River Usk · Powys
Upper Tower
Passport scheme
Passport scheme
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Catch and release
Fish are returned to the water.
0.5 miles of fishing
On the River Usk.
About Upper Tower
Upper Tower is a beat of a little over half a mile on the Usk, 15 miles from Abergavenny and 7 miles from Crickhowell. The Passport describes excellent salmon pools and long trout runs with good flows, and a beat that feels very private, is easy to get to and has nice open sections. The riverbed is a mixture of silt and gravel so wading is easy, but there are some very deep pools with potentially strong flows and the banks are steep in places, so know your entry and exit points before you wade.
During the summer a bull may be in the field used to reach the fishery. The owners have made improvements, including a gravelled parking area, stiles and signs naming each pool, and the beat now gives full reach to the main pools. The owners reserve the right to fish, so exclusivity cannot be guaranteed. Professional instructors and guides may only work the fishery if they book a rod for themselves in addition to their clients.
It is fly fishing only for trout and all species are catch and release. Dogs are not allowed, and an online catch return must be completed after fishing. It is booked through the Fishing Passport.
How you can fish here
- Wading
- Wading allowed
How to book
Day tickets and booking
- FP The Fishing Passport Day tickets
Day tickets
The Passport’s beat page prints no ticket prices on 27 October 2026; ticket types and prices are shown when you book. Booked through the Fishing Passport.
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Fishing details
- Length
- 0.5 miles
- Water type
- Main river
Stocking and fish species
Rules and policies
Fishing rules for Upper Tower
Fly fishing only for trout. Catch and release for all species. No dogs. An online catch return must be completed after fishing. The beat operates a wash-off policy. National byelaws apply.
Where you'll fish
Location
Approximate locationExact location is hidden at the owner's request. This beat is on the River Usk.
Conditions on the River Usk
The river
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…
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FAQ
Upper Tower FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Upper Tower, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on Upper Tower at any one time?
02What species can I expect to catch on Upper Tower?
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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