River forecasts/status - - how?

[lubemonkey]

Hi,

 

Is there a website that I can check on the condition of rivers? Specifically the Medway and Beult?

 

I live and work in London, so I only tend to see the rivers when I get there for a session, which makes it a bit hit and miss. It would be nicer to plan the trips around the river conditions if possible!

 

Any help much appreciated,

 

Stu

[chavender]

not for the rivers your intested in but http://www.barbule.karoo.net/river_levels/river_levels.htm on the http://www.usnabbotts.co.uk/ site

[ljstronge]

Environment Agency Riverline Information

 

Call (0906 619 7744)

[lubemonkey]

Thanks for the number - that particular one is the "River Call" number for the Midlands. Just need to find the one that covers Kent - it's not obvious on their website.

 

Thanks again. I shall persevere!

 

 

Stu

[bluerinse]

http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/regions/

 

regards Richard

[bluerinse]

for flood warning follow this link

http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/subje...n=1&lang=_e

[lubemonkey]

Thanks for the help. The flood warning number is 0845 988 1188. By searching on the river name for flood warnings on the site, you can get a code for that river so that when you call the hotline you can go straight to the info for that area.

 

It's handy to know if there is a flood warning in place, but if there isn't then there is no further info - which I'd kind of expect.

 

I think I need to find someone who lives in the area and doesn't mind giving the odd river condition update when emailed!

 

Cheers,

 

Stu

[wanzelbin]

I think I need to find someone who lives in the area and doesn't mind giving the odd river condition update when emailed!

 

I can do that! Just about to go for a walk on the Fordcombe stretch of the medway. Will let you know. Where about are you planning on going? Once you've done 15 posts, I can IM you on this site.

 

For the past two weeks between Fordcombe and Tonbridge it's been high and muddy, with quite a strong flow. Not many people fishing, though I sneaked a nice 4lb chub last Sunday morning!

[lubemonkey]

Sounds promising - cheers!

 

The spots I can fish and would like to keep an eye on are the Medway at Wateringbury and the Beult at Hunton and Staplehurst.

 

I would primarily be piking, but might be tempted to try for chub - a fish I've never really targetted before - my personal best stands approx. 10oz!

 

Thanks,

 

Stu

[wanzelbin]

Sounds promising - cheers!

 

The spots I can fish and would like to keep an eye on are the Medway at Wateringbury and the Beult at Hunton and Staplehurst.

 

I would primarily be piking, but might be tempted to try for chub - a fish I've never really targetted before - my personal best stands approx. 10oz!

 

Thanks,

 

Stu

 

Well I've just got back, and it's looking better than I thought it was going to.

 

About a foot down from last weekend and not as muddy. A few dry days in a row would be nice!

 

Don't often get as far downstream as Wateringbury, but I shouldn't think it'd be too different from around Tonbridge. Feel free to ask about the river whenever you're planning a trip.