River Lugg · Powys
Lugg Pilleth
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 Lugg Pilleth
Lugg Pilleth is a 1½ mile section of upland stream in the hills of the Radnor Forest. It was the site of Owain Glyndwr’s victory over the English army of Sir Edmund Mortimer in 1402, and the battlefield is said to lie on the slopes of Bryn Glas, immediately north of the river. It is double bank throughout, and the silt and gravel bed makes for relatively easy wading. The stream is small enough to need accurate casting into tight areas, but the Passport says overall the beat gives stunning small river trout fishing that will rival any other in its scheme.
The Passport suggests a rod of six and a half to seven and a half feet rated 2 to 4 weight. It is fly fishing only, all species are catch and release, and 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.
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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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
- 1.5 miles
- Water type
- Main river
Stocking and fish species
Rules and policies
Fishing rules for Lugg Pilleth
Fly fishing only. Catch and release for all species. No dogs. National byelaws apply.
Where you'll fish
Location
Approximate locationExact location is hidden at the owner's request. This beat is on the River Lugg.
Conditions on the River Lugg
The river
The River Lugg rises on Pool Hill, near Llangunllo in Powys, and flows east through Presteigne and into Herefordshire. It passes Aymestrey, Mortimer’s Cross and Leominster, meets its main tributary,…
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FAQ
Lugg Pilleth FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Lugg Pilleth, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on Lugg Pilleth at any one time?
02What species can I expect to catch on Lugg Pilleth?
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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