River Usk · Powys
Buckland
£39 today Up to 4 rods
Passport scheme
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Bag limit of 2
You may take up to 2 fish. Check the rules below.
1 mile of fishing
On the River Usk.
About Buckland
Buckland is about a mile of single bank on the Usk just off the A40 between Crickhowell and Brecon, near Bwlch and Talybont. The Passport calls it one of the most beautiful beats on the river, with peaceful fishing conditions, several fly hatches typical of the Usk and a good variety of pools, and says kingfishers, sand martins, wagtails and sandpipers can be seen. It has three named salmon pools, Ashford Bend, Beech Pool and Bridge Pool; salmon have also been caught in Wood Pool, which has eroded slightly in recent years. Many pools can be fished from the bank and wading is relatively easy with due care. Stud or felt soles are recommended.
The trout fishing is best early in the season, from March to June, with good dry fly and wet fly sport on the prolific hatches. As summer goes on early morning becomes more productive, with chances late into the evening, and the day time fishing improves again in September. Parking is close to the river, about 100 metres from the top of the beat, reached along a farm track: a 4x4 is ideal and a low slung vehicle needs care. You can also park at the farm and walk about 20 minutes. The gate is open from 8am and locked at 8pm, so leave before 8pm. Sheep and cattle sometimes graze the fields beside the beat.
Only one rod is available on Thursdays and Fridays, when a family guest reserves the right to fish. It is fly fishing only for trout, two trout may be taken per rod, and salmon are catch and release at all times. Dogs are not allowed. A salmon day ticket costs £49 and a river trout day ticket £39, with up to four tickets a day. It is booked through the Fishing Passport.
How you can fish here
- 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
- £49 per day
- River trout day ticket Day ticket · 1 Jan to 31 Dec
- £39 per day
Day tickets and booking
- FP The Fishing Passport Day tickets
Day tickets
Salmon day ticket £49 and river trout day ticket £39 on the Passport’s beat page on 27 October 2026; block booking listed at £156 to £196; up to four tickets a day, one on Thursdays and Fridays. Booked through the Fishing Passport.
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Prices by date
How Buckland compares on the River Usk
Typical, lowest and highest full-day rod, from 21 beats with published day rates
Day tickets on the River Usk run from £15 to £40. The typical full-day rate is around £29, peaking in January.
Compare with other riversFishing details
- Rods
- Up to 4
- Length
- 1 miles
- Water type
- Main river
Stocking and fish species
Rules and policies
Fishing rules for Buckland
Fly fishing only for trout. Two trout may be taken per rod; anything under 9 inches must be returned (byelaw). Catch and release for salmon at all times. No dogs. The beat operates a wash-off policy. The gate is open 8am to 8pm. National byelaws apply.
Where you'll fish
Location
Approximate locationExact 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…
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FAQ
Buckland FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Buckland, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on Buckland at any one time?
02What species can I expect to catch on Buckland?
03Do I need to wade, or can I fish from the bank?
04Is a ghillie available, and do I need one?
05Where do I park, and how do I access the beat?
06What tackle should I bring?
07What happens if conditions are poor on the day I've booked?
08Are dogs allowed on the beat?
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