River Bran (Usk) · Powys

Middle Bran

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.

About Middle Bran

Middle Bran is a right bank only beat on the Bran, a tributary that flows south off the Epynt before entering the Usk just below Aberbran Bridge. The beat starts around a mile upstream of the confluence and holds a good head of wild brown trout. The stream is a combination of bedrock channels, gravel beds and riffles with some deeper pools along its length. The Passport describes good wading, ideal for trout anglers working quietly upstream, and suggests a rod of 6.5 to 7.5 feet rated 1 to 4 weight.

How you can fish here

Methods: Fly Only
Wading: Wading allowed

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

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 Middle Bran

Fly fishing only. One trout may be taken per rod. Dogs allowed but must be kept under control. 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 Bran (Usk).

Conditions on the River Bran (Usk)

The river

Powys

River Bran (Usk)

The River Bran, Nant Brân in Welsh, is a short river that rises on the southern slopes of Mynydd Epynt and joins the Usk at Aberbrân, three miles west of Brecon. Its upper reaches lie inside the…

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FAQ

Middle Bran FAQs

Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Middle Bran, from tickets to tactics.

01How many rods are allowed on Middle Bran at any one time?

The rod limit for Middle Bran 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 Middle Bran?

Middle Bran 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 Middle Bran, though bank fishing is also possible on most sections.

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

No ghillie service is listed for Middle Bran — 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 Middle Bran 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?

Middle Bran is fished by fly_only. The fly recommendations section on the Middle Bran 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 Middle Bran — 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 Middle Bran — please keep them under control near the water and respect any local rules shown on the page.