River Usk · Monmouthshire

Aberbaiden

£24 today Up to 2 rods

Passport scheme
Check the booking details below before you travel.
Catch and release
Fish are returned to the water.
0.68 miles of fishing
On the River Usk.

About Aberbaiden

Aberbaiden is 1,200 yards (just under ¾ mile) of right bank on the middle Usk, a few miles upstream of Abergavenny. It offers salmon fishing in high and medium flows and sits in a part of the Usk that the Passport says is renowned for its wild brown trout. The river flows over gravel and shale, so wading is easy underfoot though deep in places, and a wading staff is recommended. The Top Pool is rated the best of the fishing for both salmon and trout. Some of the bank is steep, with overhanging trees.

How you can fish here

Methods: Fly Only
Wading: Wading allowed

Pricing and season

Indicative prices. They don't show whether a day is still free and other rates may apply, so confirm availability and the final price with whoever you book through before you travel.

Tickets

Salmon day ticket Day ticket · 1 Jan to 31 Dec: £34 per day
River trout day ticket Day ticket · 1 Jan to 31 Dec: £24 per day

Day tickets and booking

FP

The Fishing Passport Day tickets

Day tickets

Salmon day ticket £34 and river trout day ticket £24 on the Passport’s beat page on 27 October 2026; half price evening tickets from 1 May, bought after 1pm on the day, fishing from 5pm; up to two tickets a day. Not bookable on the website: contact the Fishing Passport, and the fishery owner agrees each booking first (an answer can take 48 hours or more).
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£24–£34 Book

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Day rate, hover a day for the ticket

How Aberbaiden compares on the River UskThese figures come from the day-ticket prices we've been able to gather for beats on this river. A lot of fishing is let by the season, through a syndicate or by arrangement, and those rates never show up here. Read this as a rough guide to what a day tends to cost, not a full survey of the river. Check with the fishery or agent before you book.

Typical, lowest and highest full-day rod, from 21 beats with published day rates

typical (median) cheapest to dearest beat this beat

Day tickets on the River Usk run from £15 to £40. The typical full-day rate is around £29, peaking in January.

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Fishing details

Rods: Up to 2
Length: 0.68 miles
Water type: Main river

Stocking and fish species

Brown Trout

Salmon

Rules and policies

Catch & release

EA rod licence required

Dogs allowed

Ghillie available

Ghillie required

Fishing rules for Aberbaiden

Fly fishing only. Catch and release for all species. Dogs allowed but must be kept under control. The beat operates a wash-off policy. National byelaws apply.

Where you'll fish

Location

Approximate location

Exact location is hidden at the owner's request. This beat is on the River Usk.

Conditions on the River Usk

The river

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River Usk

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FAQ

Aberbaiden FAQs

Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Aberbaiden, from tickets to tactics.

01How many rods are allowed on Aberbaiden at any one time?

Aberbaiden allows a maximum of 2 rods at any one time.

02What species can I expect to catch on Aberbaiden?

Aberbaiden holds Brown Trout, Salmon. The water is unstocked, relying entirely on the wild population.

03Do I need to wade, or can I fish from the bank?

Wading is permitted on Aberbaiden, though bank fishing is also possible on most sections.

04Is a ghillie available, and do I need one?

No ghillie service is listed for Aberbaiden — contact the provider directly if you'd like informal guidance on your first visit.

05Where do I park, and how do I access the beat?

Parking details for Aberbaiden are shown on the beat page, including a map pin where one is provided. Always confirm access arrangements with the provider when you book.

06What tackle should I bring?

Aberbaiden is fished by fly_only. The fly recommendations section on the Aberbaiden page suggests the most effective patterns month by month.

07What happens if conditions are poor on the day I've booked?

River conditions can change quickly, especially after rain. Contact the provider as early as possible if you're concerned about Aberbaiden — many are happy to offer an alternative date if the river is unfishable. Cancellation and rescheduling policies vary by provider; check the notes on the booking page or ask when you book.

08Are dogs allowed on the beat?

Dogs are welcome on Aberbaiden — please keep them under control near the water and respect any local rules shown on the page.