Fly Fishing on the River Honddu (Monnow)
5 beats
1 species listed
Anglers here can target brown trout.
About the River Honddu (Monnow)
The River Honddu rises in the Black Mountains, inside the Brecon Beacons National Park, near the Gospel Pass at the head of the Vale of Ewyas. It runs south down the valley, passing from Powys into Monmouthshire, as far as Llanvihangel Crucorney. There it turns north east and joins the River Monnow at the point on the Wales and England border where the Monnow itself changes direction. At over 24 km it is a fair length for a tributary, and the only significant stream to join it is the Nant Bwch.
The upper valley is steep and U shaped, scoured by ice in the last ice age. The Monnow Rivers Association says the quality and abundance of the Honddu’s trout once drew so many anglers from the southern counties and the Midlands that they filled the local hotels, with the best sport in the mayfly hatches at the end of May and the start of June. Wild brown trout are the fish here.
This is the Black Mountains Honddu, a tributary of the Monnow. It is not the River Honddu that joins the Usk at Brecon.
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Where the River Honddu (Monnow) runs
The river's course with every beat and fishery we list on it. Click a marker to read about that water.
Fishing Beats on the River Honddu (Monnow)
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Fish species
Anglers on the River Honddu (Monnow) can target brown trout. Brown trout dominate most beats here; grayling, sea trout, and salmon appear on certain rivers and seasons.
River Honddu (Monnow) at a glance
- Length
- 15 miles
- Source
- Near the Gospel Pass, Black Mountains
- Mouth
- River Monnow near Pandy
- Tributary of
- River Monnow
- Country
- United Kingdom
FAQ
River Honddu (Monnow) FAQs
Common questions about fishing the River Honddu (Monnow), from day tickets and seasons to what to expect on the bank.
01Can I fish the River Honddu (Monnow)?
02How much does it cost to fish the River Honddu (Monnow)?
03When is the fishing season on the River Honddu (Monnow)?
04What fish can I catch in the River Honddu (Monnow)?
05Do I need a licence to fish the River Honddu (Monnow)?
Worth a read
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On the River Honddu (Monnow)
