River Monnow · Monmouthshire
Monnow Valley
£24 today Up to 3 rods
Passport scheme
Check the booking details below before you travel.
Catch and release
Fish are returned to the water.
1 mile of fishing
On the River Monnow.
About Monnow Valley
Monnow Valley is one mile of right bank on the lower Monnow, a few miles upstream of Monmouth. The Passport describes a secluded stretch, mostly a good mixture of riffles and pools, with fly fishing for the trout that give the river its reputation as one of the area’s finest. The mayfly hatches can be spectacular, so dry fly fishing is good in late spring and early summer. The water also holds coarse species, including chub and grayling, and the best of the coarse fishing is towards the downstream end, where the river is slower and deeper.
The banks are quite overgrown in places, so getting to the river can be difficult, especially in summer. The bed is mostly gravel and wading is relatively easy, but there are deep sections where you will need to get back onto the bank. The Passport advises chest waders with studded soles.
It is fly fishing only for trout, and all species are catch and release. Spinning and lure fishing are not allowed for any species. Dogs are not allowed. A river trout day ticket costs £24, with up to three tickets a day, and a winter grayling ticket is also sold. It is booked through the Fishing Passport.
How you can fish here
- Wading
- Wading allowed
Pricing and season
Indicative prices. They don't show whether a day is still free and other rates may apply, so confirm availability and the final price with whoever you book through before you travel.
Tickets
- River trout day ticket Day ticket · 1 Jan to 31 Dec
- £24 per day
Day tickets and booking
- FP The Fishing Passport Day tickets
Day tickets
River trout day ticket £24 on the Passport’s beat page on 27 October 2026; winter grayling day ticket listed at £23.50 to £24; block booking listed at £70.50 to £72; up to three tickets a day. Booked through the Fishing Passport.
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Prices by date
Fishing details
- Rods
- Up to 3
- Length
- 1 miles
- Water type
- Main river
Stocking and fish species
Rules and policies
Fishing rules for Monnow Valley
Fly fishing only for trout. Catch and release for all species. No spinning or lure fishing for any species. No dogs. The beat operates a wash-off policy. The Passport’s coarse fishing regulations apply to coarse 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 Monnow.
Conditions on the River Monnow
The river
The River Monnow rises near Craswall, on Cefn Hill just below the Black Mountains, and runs about 42 miles to the Wye at Monmouth. It marks the border between England and Wales for much of its…
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FAQ
Monnow Valley FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Monnow Valley, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on Monnow Valley at any one time?
02What species can I expect to catch on Monnow Valley?
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?
Worth a read
£24 per rod
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