River Tarell · Powys
Lower Tarrell
Passport scheme
Passport scheme
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Catch and release
Fish are returned to the water.
Double bank
You can fish from both banks.
About Lower Tarrell
Lower Tarrell is 1.75 miles of double bank on the lower Tarrell, which flows from the Brecon Beacons through the western side of Brecon into the Usk. The Passport calls it a key Usk spawning tributary that also produces some excellent trout up to 2 pounds, with the average fish around 10 to 12 inches. Chest waders are recommended because there are a few deep pools, but thigh waders will let you fish most of the beat.
The beat has a healthy population of native crayfish. There was an outbreak of crayfish plague on the lower Irfon in July 2024, so visitors must guard against cross contamination: waders, nets and tackle should be sprayed with Virkon before and after fishing. It is fly fishing only, all species are catch and release, and the beat has a wash-off policy. Dogs are allowed if kept under control. It is a Wild Stream beat: it is booked through the Fishing Passport, or fished on a Wild Stream Season Permit.
How you can fish here
- Methods
- Fly Only
- Wading
- Wading allowed
- Banks
- Double bank
How to book
Day tickets and booking
- FP 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
- 1.75 miles
- Water type
- Tributary
Stocking and fish species
Rules and policies
Fishing rules for Lower Tarrell
Fly fishing only. Catch and release for all species. Dogs allowed but must be kept under control. The beat operates a wash-off policy. Waders, nets and tackle must be sprayed with Virkon before and after fishing. National byelaws apply.
Where you'll fish
Location
Approximate locationExact location is hidden at the owner's request. This beat is on the River Tarell.
Conditions on the River Tarell
The river
The River Tarell, Afon Tarell in Welsh, rises to the west of the Brecon Beacons in the national park and flows north, then north east, for 12 miles to join the Usk at Llanfaes, on the southern edge…
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FAQ
Lower Tarrell FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Lower Tarrell, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on Lower Tarrell at any one time?
02What species can I expect to catch on Lower Tarrell?
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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