River Edw · Powys
Edw Hergest
Passport scheme
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Bag limit of 2
You may take up to 2 fish. Check the rules below.
Double bank
You can fish from both banks.
About Edw Hergest
The Edw is an upper Wye tributary and, the Passport says, has been one of the most popular trout streams in its scheme, with four beats and around five miles of water. The lower two beats are high gradient and flow quickly over bedrock, a fairly difficult wade with some fine pools and glides, while the upper two run through farmland and are more leisurely and meandering. The Hergest beat is a one mile stretch of double bank that ends at Hergest Falls, which in high water is one of the great places to see ascending salmon and trout in November and early December. The beat flows over rock and gravel and offers classic upland stream trout fishing. The Passport suggests a rod of six and a half to eight feet rated 2 to 4 weight.
It is fly fishing only, the limit is two trout per rod, and any trout under 9 inches must be returned. Dogs are not allowed. It is a Wild Stream beat: it is booked through the Fishing Passport, or fished on a Wild Stream Season Permit. The stream holds native white-clawed crayfish, so waders, nets and tackle must be sprayed with Virkon before and after fishing.
How you can fish here
- Methods
- Fly Only
- Banks
- Double bank
How to book
Day tickets and booking
- FP The Fishing Passport Day tickets
Day tickets
Part of the Passport’s Wild Streams: book a day ahead online or by phone (bookings close at 6pm the day before), or fish it on a Wild Stream Season Permit, which for 2026 costs £100 for one rod or £140 for two.
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Fishing details
- Length
- 1 miles
- Water type
- Tributary
Stocking and fish species
Rules and policies
Fishing rules for Edw Hergest
Fly fishing only. Two trout may be taken per rod; trout under 9 inches must be returned (byelaw). No dogs. National byelaws apply. Waders, nets and tackle must be sprayed with Virkon before and after fishing.
Where you'll fish
Location
Approximate locationExact location is hidden at the owner's request. This beat is on the River Edw.
Conditions on the River Edw
The river
The River Edw is a small tributary of the upper Wye in Radnorshire, in Powys. It joins the Wye near Aberedw, a few miles below Builth Wells. The lower reaches are steep and fast over bedrock, with…
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FAQ
Edw Hergest FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Edw Hergest, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on Edw Hergest at any one time?
02What species can I expect to catch on Edw Hergest?
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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