| The River Vyrnwy at Melverley is
good for both coarse and game fishing. |
| Salmon run along this stretch twice
a year in Spring and Autumn, and often hole-up in the pools behind
the church waiting for an influx of extra water. Fish weighing
up to 12 lb. have been caught in recent years. |
| Coarse fishing is varied with most
species present from Barbel to Minnows. In recent years weekend
matches have been won with weights of between 6 lb. and
10 lb. Mixed bags consisting of Chubb (up to 3 lb.), Roach (up
to 1 lb. 8 oz.), Dace (up to 8 oz.) and Gudgeon are caught on
float tackle with maggot or caster baits. |
| Barbel in the river (up to 10 lb.
or more) will show themselves in the summer months to feed on
hemp seed or fish meal. |
| Predatory fish are also present
with Pike (up to 12 lb.) and Perch (up to 2 lb.) being not uncommon
throughout the stretch |
| The River Vyrnwy usually fishes
at its best a few days after rain, and in the warm months of summer. |
| Day or Season Tickets are always
available from Church House. |
