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River Usk · Monmouthshire

Abergavenny Town Water

£15 today Up to 6 rods

  • Passport scheme

    Check the booking details below before you travel.

  • Catch and release

    Fish are returned to the water.

  • Double bank

    You can fish from both banks.

About Abergavenny Town Water

Abergavenny Town Water is just over a mile of mostly double bank fishing downstream of the Merthyr road bridge in Abergavenny. The beat has a number of salmon pools, runs and glides along its length, which the Passport says suit trout fished either upstream dry, in the traditional downstream Tweed style or with spiders. The river here flows over gravel, so wading is much easier than on other parts of the river.

How you can fish here

Wading
Wading allowed
Banks
Double bank

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
£25 per day
River trout day ticket Day ticket · 1 Jan to 31 Dec
£15 per day

Day tickets and booking

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    The Fishing Passport Day tickets

    Day tickets

    Salmon day ticket £25 and river trout day ticket £15 on the Passport’s beat page on 27 October 2026; weekly tickets (salmon £50, trout £35); Senior Citizen Week Trout Ticket £20; up to six tickets a day. Club water. Booked through the Fishing Passport.

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    £15–£25 Book

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Day rate, hover a day for the ticket

How Abergavenny Town Water compares on the River Usk

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

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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 6
Length
1 miles
Water type
Main river

Stocking and fish species

Rules and policies

Catch & release
EA rod licence required
Dogs allowed
Ghillie available
Ghillie required

Fishing rules for Abergavenny Town Water

Fly fishing only for trout. Fly fishing and spinning (when byelaws allow) for salmon only; no bait fishing. Catch and release for all species. Dogs allowed but must be kept under control. Professional guides are not permitted to operate on this water. 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

The River Usk rises on the northern slopes of the Black Mountain, in the west of the Brecon Beacons National Park, and runs about 78 miles to the Severn Estuary at Uskmouth. It passes Brecon and…

View the River Usk guide

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FAQ

Abergavenny Town Water FAQs

Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Abergavenny Town Water, from tickets to tactics.

01How many rods are allowed on Abergavenny Town Water at any one time?
Abergavenny Town Water allows a maximum of 6 rods at any one time.
02What species can I expect to catch on Abergavenny Town Water?
Abergavenny Town Water 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 Abergavenny Town Water, though bank fishing is also possible on most sections.
04Is a ghillie available, and do I need one?
No ghillie service is listed for Abergavenny Town Water — 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 Abergavenny Town Water 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?
For most chalk stream beats on the River Usk, a 9-foot 4- or 5-weight rod with a floating line is the standard setup. The fly recommendations section on the Abergavenny Town Water 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 Abergavenny Town Water — 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 Abergavenny Town Water — please keep them under control near the water and respect any local rules shown on the page.

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