River Cilieni · Powys
Middle Cilieni
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 Middle Cilieni
Middle Cilieni is nearly 1½ miles of mostly double bank on the Cilieni, a remote tributary of the Usk that joins the main river just below Sennybridge; the last quarter of a mile is left bank only. The riverbed is a mixture of bedrock and gravel, so wading varies in difficulty. There is a hut for anglers about half way along the beat; please close the door when you leave so sheep cannot get in. The Passport suggests a rod of 6.5 to 7.5 feet rated 1 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
- 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
- 1.5 miles
- Water type
- Tributary
Stocking and fish species
Rules and policies
Fishing rules for Middle Cilieni
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 Cilieni.
Conditions on the River Cilieni
The river
The River Cilieni, Afon Cilieni in Welsh, is a short river that rises on the southern slopes of Mynydd Epynt, with its upper reaches inside the Sennybridge Training Area. It runs through the hamlets…
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FAQ
Middle Cilieni FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Middle Cilieni, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on Middle Cilieni at any one time?
02What species can I expect to catch on Middle Cilieni?
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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