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River Usk · Powys

Green Drive

£40 today Up to 2 rods

  • Passport scheme

    Check the booking details below before you travel.

  • Bag limit of 2

    You may take up to 2 fish. Check the rules below.

  • 0.81 miles of fishing

    On the River Usk.

About Green Drive

Green Drive is 1.3 kilometres of left bank on the Usk where it leaves the Buckland gorge. The river runs over bedrock and boulders here, with two waterfalls and several other cascades. For salmon the Passport names Beginners Pool, Shingles Pool in higher water (where fish check alongside the middle river rock outcrop after running the falls), the middle and tail of the Falls Pool and the boat (Panteg) pool at the bottom end, and says Beech Pool is worth a cast as well. There are a number of other catches and lies.

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
£45 per day
River trout day ticket Day ticket · 1 Jan to 31 Dec
£40 per day

Day tickets and booking

  • FP
    The Fishing Passport Day tickets

    Day tickets

    Salmon day ticket £45 and river trout day ticket £40 on the Passport’s beat page on 27 October 2026; up to two tickets a day. The fishery owner agrees each booking first (an answer can take 48 hours or more). Booked through the Fishing Passport.

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    £40–£45 Book

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Day rate, hover a day for the ticket

How Green Drive compares on the River Usk

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

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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
0.81 miles
Water type
Main river

Stocking and fish species

Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Salmon
Salmon

Rules and policies

Catch & release
Bag limit: 2 fish
EA rod licence required
Dogs allowed
Ghillie available
Ghillie required

Fishing rules for Green Drive

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. Barbless hooks only. 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

Powys · Monmouthshire

River Usk

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

Green Drive FAQs

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

01How many rods are allowed on Green Drive at any one time?
Green Drive allows a maximum of 2 rods at any one time.
02What species can I expect to catch on Green Drive?
Green Drive 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 arrangements for Green Drive are listed on the beat page — contact the provider if you need to confirm before arriving.
04Is a ghillie available, and do I need one?
No ghillie service is listed for Green Drive — 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 Green Drive 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 Green Drive 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 Green Drive — 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 Green Drive — please keep them under control near the water and respect any local rules shown on the page.

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