4 species listed
Anglers here can target brown trout, grayling, sea trout and salmon.
2 tributaries feed it
Each has its own page, with beats where we list them.
About the River Monnow
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 length, flowing through south west Herefordshire and eastern Monmouthshire. Escley Brook and Olchon Brook join near Clodock, the River Honddu joins near Pandy, and the River Dore, its largest tributary, joins at Pontrilas.
The Monnow was once noted for its brown trout, with the length from Pontrilas to Skenfrith producing record catches. Numbers fell a long way in the 20th century, but the trout fishing has improved a great deal since, and the Monnow catchment is now counted among the best wild trout fisheries in England and Wales. It is noted for grayling too. A fish pass at Monmouth has let salmon and sea trout back into most of the catchment.
The fishing is held by syndicates, clubs and a ticket scheme. Monnow Fisheries Association covers the catchment, Garway Fly Fishers hold water around Kentchurch, and the Wye and Usk Foundation’s Fishing Passport sells day tickets on the Monnow and its streams.
Check the details for the stretch you plan to fish.
Where the River 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 Monnow
Browse all 1 beatBrowse day tickets, syndicate rods, and permit fishing on the River Monnow. Each beat listing includes pricing, species, and booking details.
Fish species
Anglers on the River Monnow can target brown trout, grayling, sea trout and salmon. Brown trout dominate most beats here; grayling, sea trout, and salmon appear on certain rivers and seasons.
River Monnow at a glance
- Length
- 42 miles
- Source
- Cefn Hill, near Craswall, below the Black Mountains
- Mouth
- River Wye at Monmouth
- Tributary of
- River Wye
- Country
- United Kingdom
Tributaries
Rivers that feed the River Monnow.
FAQ
River Monnow FAQs
Common questions about fishing the River Monnow, from day tickets and seasons to what to expect on the bank.
01Can I fish the River Monnow?
02How much does it cost to fish the River Monnow?
03When is the fishing season on the River Monnow?
04What fish can I catch in the River Monnow?
05Do I need a licence to fish the River Monnow?
Worth a read
1 bookable beat
On the River Monnow
