River on the rise again and out in all areas, mostly this time from mid/lower river rain though upper river is also up and rising with snowmelt still to come, with Ithon and Irfon very dirty so prospects are pretty much nil for his weekend.  Lugg and Arrow are especially high at present

Two fish yesterday.  Quality is good, quantity sparse.

Wyesham  Gordon Richards 19lbs on f/c

Ross AC  19lbs to Jason Tapp on a plug.

Acess issue just won't go away and welsh Government seem determined to press the issue.
Read the whole thread but the relevant section is printed out below the link.

https://gov.wales/written-statement-government-response-taking-forward-wales-sustainable-management-natural-resourceslace.

Creating a new type of public right of way, cycle paths.

Access to inland waters has long been a contentious issue, with increasing reports of tension and in some cases, open hostility between various users. There currently isn’t legislation and little common law around this type of access. Since 2009, the Welsh Government has advocated voluntary access agreements (VAAs) and supported the use of access agreements and other opportunities on inland waters through the Splash funding scheme. However, there continues to be friction between different user groups, and few VAAs are in p

Hannah Blyddyn has just released a statement including references on access to freshwater. See the paragraphs towards the end.

Our proposals on access to water within the SMNR consultation were aimed at resolving the stalemate and conflict.  The consultation attracted the highly polarised views which have hindered all efforts to reduce the conflict between users to date.  It is extremely disappointing that parties continue to offer no compromise on their respective positions.  It has therefore become apparent that presenting proposals for access to water in isolation will not resolve the current situation.  It is now time for us to broaden the debate and ask what Wales wants from its inland waters and the role that access rights have in delivering this.
I will also be asking the National Access Forum to give particular priority in 2019 to laying the ground work for the greater dialogue on inland waters issues that is needed.  I strongly encourage stakeholders to find a practical joint solution.  I have not ruled out future legislation on access, particularly should I not be satisfied of reasonable progression within 18 months. 
The approach I have outlined will help secure a brighter future for access within Wales, so that current and future generations can continue to enjoy their visits to the spectacular landscapes of Wales.  I am committed to improving opportunities for public access to the outdoors for recreation whilst reducing burdens on local authorities and landowners and safeguarding the natural environment, features of cultural significance and land and water management practices.