River Cilieni · Powys
Upper Cilieni
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Bag limit of 2
You may take up to 2 fish. Check the rules below.
1 mile of fishing
On the River Cilieni.
About Upper Cilieni
Upper Cilieni extends for a mile upstream from the village of Pentre Bach on the Cilieni, a remote tributary of the Usk that joins the main river just below Sennybridge. The Passport calls it true wild stream fishing, ideal for fishing upstream with very light tackle: the river narrows and meanders as you go up, with some good pools to explore. It is right bank only and fishable in thigh waders, though some of the pools are deep. The Passport suggests a rod of 6.5 to 7.5 feet rated 1 to 4 weight.
You can also try the Eithrim, a smaller stream on the other side of Pentre Bach, but only where the beat map outlines the left bank in red. It is fly fishing only, two trout may be taken per rod and anything under 9 inches must be returned. Dogs are allowed if kept under control. 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
How to book
Day tickets and booking
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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 miles
- Water type
- Tributary
Stocking and fish species
Rules and policies
Fishing rules for Upper Cilieni
Fly fishing only. Two trout may be taken per rod; anything under 9 inches must be returned (byelaw). Dogs allowed but must be kept under control. On the Eithrim, fish only where the beat map outlines the left bank in red. 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
Upper Cilieni FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Upper Cilieni, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on Upper Cilieni at any one time?
02What species can I expect to catch on Upper 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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