

Treble hooks must be less than 7mm.īait fishing for sea trout is allowed outside the catch and release period, with small hook gape size of 8mm (approximately size 8) and a single worm.

Tandem and 'secret' weapon type flies are not prohibited up to a maximum of 4 points. If you use larger singles or doubles, they must be de-barbed or barbless. Sea trout restrictionsĪll hooks you use must be barbless or de-barbed.įlies (trebles) are allowed up to 7mm gape - approximately a size 8. Read advice on how to practise salmon catch and release. Groundbait or feeder bait is not allowed at any time. Using a float in conjunction with any lure or bait to take salmon is not allowed in the Wye Fisheries District or in the Upper Severn Area. Worm fishing for salmon is prohibited at all times. Using treble hooks on spinners, plugs or spoons is not permitted. Shrimp and prawn are allowed with single small treble with a gape less than 7mm. You can use up to a maximum of 3 singles on a plug. Only single hooks are allowed on spinners, spoons or plugs, with a maximum gape of 13mm. Salmon flies (trebles) are allowed up to 7mm gape - approximately a size 8. Fly refers to unweighted artificial fly of less than 5g in weight.
