See below.  Another pathetic response from NRW/  season should have been ended everywhere on the 30th September if they really wanted to achieve anything.

 

Dear Local Fishery Group members and fisheries contacts

 We are writing to let you know that the Minister has now confirmed new byelaws to restrict salmon and sea trout fishing on the River Usk and the River Wye (in Wales), in response to the decline in migratory fish stocks. These byelaws are part of the commitments given by Natural Resources Wales in the Salmon and Sea Trout Plan of Action to restore Welsh salmon and sea trout stocks.

 The byelaws come into force 1 March 2022 and will be in place until 31 December 2029, to coincide with the end of the ‘All Wales’ and ‘Cross Border Rivers’ byelaws.

 River Usk

• Mandatory catch and release fishing of all salmon
• Mandatory catch and release of all sea trout caught before 1 May

River Wye

• Mandatory catch and release of all salmon and sea trout
• Revised end date for the salmon season so that it runs from 3 March to 17 October for the whole river and tributaries

NRW has worked with the Environment Agency to bring in the same protections for salmon and sea trout on the River Wye in England, maintaining a consistent catchment approach for the cross-border river.

 These byelaws are just part of the work that NRW, fisheries interests and partner organisations are carrying out across Wales to support the recovery and long-term future sustainability of salmon and sea trout stocks and fisheries.

 Further information on these byelaws, and other fishing regulations can be found on our website Natural Resources Wales / Angling byelaws (fishing rules)

 

If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact us.

Sophie Gott

Arbenigwr Technegol Pysgodfeydd / Technical Specialist - Fisheries

Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru / Natural Res​ources W​ales
Ffôn / Tel: 07918 375859

Rivers House, St Mellons Business Park, Cardiff, CF3 0EY