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River Usk · Powys

The Breconshire Fishery

£15 today Up to 10 rods

  • Passport scheme

    Check the booking details below before you travel.

  • Bag limit of 2

    You may take up to 2 fish. Check the rules below.

  • 1.5 miles of fishing

    On the River Usk.

About The Breconshire Fishery

The Breconshire Fishery is a 1½ mile (2 kilometre) stretch of the Usk downstream of Llanfaes Bridge in Brecon. The river here mostly flows over gravel, so wading is easier than on other parts of the river. As well as some good trout fishing there are some decent salmon pools, and the wild trout are supplemented by occasional stocking. Parking is less than 50 metres from the river. Vehicles can only reach the bankside parking at the downstream limit if the angler is disabled, and disabled anglers can get a padlock code for it from the Town Council on weekdays between 8.30am and 1pm; contact details are given on booking. Exclusivity is not guaranteed on this beat.

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

Salmon day ticket Day ticket · 1 Jan to 31 Dec
£15 per day
River trout day ticket Day ticket · 1 Jan to 31 Dec
£15 per day

Day tickets and booking

  • FP
    The Fishing Passport Day tickets

    Day tickets

    Salmon day ticket £15 and river trout day ticket £15 on the Passport’s beat page on 27 October 2026, bookable online; up to ten tickets a day. Season tickets (non-resident £40, Brecon resident £30, disabled or over 65 £20, under 14 £15) and the three day ticket (£25) are by telephone booking only. Booked through the Fishing Passport.

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    Breconshire Usk Fishing Association Day tickets

    Day tickets

    Day tickets are sold online through the Fishing Passport. Season and three day weekend tickets come from Brecon Town Council at the Guildhall, by phone or in person.

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Day rate, hover a day for the ticket

How The Breconshire Fishery compares on the River Usk

Typical, lowest and highest full-day rod, from 21 beats with published day rates

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Day tickets on the River Usk run from £15 to £40. The typical full-day rate is around £29, peaking in January.

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Fishing details

Rods
Up to 10
Length
1.5 miles
Water type
Main river

Stocking and fish species

Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Salmon
Salmon

Rules and policies

Catch & release
Bag limit: 2 fish
EA rod licence required
Dogs allowed
Ghillie available
Ghillie required

Fishing rules for The Breconshire Fishery

Fly fishing only for trout. Two trout may be taken per rod; anything under 9 inches must be returned (byelaw). Catch and release for salmon at all times. This beat is not covered by the wash-off policy. 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 Usk.

Conditions on the River Usk

The river

Powys · Monmouthshire

River Usk

The River Usk rises on the northern slopes of the Black Mountain, in the west of the Brecon Beacons National Park, and runs about 78 miles to the Severn Estuary at Uskmouth. It passes Brecon and…

View the River Usk guide

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FAQ

The Breconshire Fishery FAQs

Practical questions anglers ask before fishing The Breconshire Fishery, from tickets to tactics.

01How many rods are allowed on The Breconshire Fishery at any one time?
The Breconshire Fishery allows a maximum of 10 rods at any one time.
02What species can I expect to catch on The Breconshire Fishery?
The Breconshire Fishery holds Brown Trout, Salmon. 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 The Breconshire Fishery, though bank fishing is also possible on most sections.
04Is a ghillie available, and do I need one?
No ghillie service is listed for The Breconshire Fishery — 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 The Breconshire Fishery 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?
For most chalk stream beats on the River Usk, a 9-foot 4- or 5-weight rod with a floating line is the standard setup. The fly recommendations section on the The Breconshire Fishery 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 The Breconshire Fishery — 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 not listed as permitted on The Breconshire Fishery. Check the Beat Rules section on the page or contact the provider before bringing a dog, as policies can vary by season and stretch of the River Usk.

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