River Crai · Powys

Lower Crai

Passport scheme

Passport scheme
Check the booking details below before you travel.
Bag limit of 1
You may take up to 1 fish. Check the rules below.
Double bank
You can fish from both banks.

About Lower Crai

Lower Crai is a mile of double bank on the River Crai, which the Passport calls one of the Usk’s most productive tributaries. The fishing has been extended and split into two one mile beats, and the Lower Crai adjoins the upper beat at its upstream limit at Ty Gwyn Bridge. The summer flows are topped up by releases from Crai reservoir and wading is easy. The Passport suggests a rod of 6 to 7 feet rated 2 to 3 weight.

How you can fish here

Methods: Fly Only
Wading: Wading allowed
Banks: Double bank

How to book

Day tickets and booking

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The Fishing Passport Day tickets

Day tickets

The beat page prints no ticket price. 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

Brown Trout

Rules and policies

Catch & release

Bag limit: 1 fish

EA rod licence required

Dogs allowed

Ghillie available

Ghillie required

Fishing rules for Lower Crai

Fly fishing only. Barbless hooks only. One trout may be taken per rod. No dogs. 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 Crai.

Conditions on the River Crai

The river

Powys

River Crai

The River Crai is a tributary of the Usk. It rises in the Fforest Fawr part of the Brecon Beacons National Park and flows north. Its headwaters, called Blaen-crai, run for about 2 km into Crai…

View the River Crai guide

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FAQ

Lower Crai FAQs

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

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

The rod limit for Lower Crai is listed on the beat page — check before booking, as limits vary by season and fishery preference.

02What species can I expect to catch on Lower Crai?

Lower Crai holds Brown Trout. 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 Lower Crai, though bank fishing is also possible on most sections.

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

No ghillie service is listed for Lower Crai — 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 Lower Crai 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?

Lower Crai is fished by fly_only. The fly recommendations section on the Lower Crai 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 Lower Crai — 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 not listed as permitted on Lower Crai. Check the Beat Rules section on the page or contact the provider before bringing a dog, as policies can vary by season and stretch of the River Crai.