Fly Fishing on the River Usk
30 beats 1 fishery Day rod £15–£40
A typical day is £29
From £15 to £40, across 21 beats with published day rates.
3 species listed
Anglers here can target brown trout, sea trout and salmon.
4 clubs and syndicates
Membership water on the River Usk, some with day tickets alongside.
About the 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 Crickhowell in Powys, then goes on through Monmouthshire by Abergavenny, Usk and Caerleon to Newport. The name comes from an old British word meaning abounding in fish, and the whole river is a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
The Usk has long been known as a salmon and trout river. It holds Atlantic salmon, wild brown trout and sea trout, which are called sewin in Wales, and chub, dace, roach and perch live in it as well. Salmon of over 30 pounds can still be caught. For trout the early season is usually the best time, with April, May and June the most productive months.
The fishing on the Powys stretches is held by estates and clubs, and some of it is sold by the day. Many beats ask anglers to return any salmon they catch.
Check the details for the stretch you plan to fish.
Where the River Usk runs
The river's course with every beat and fishery we list on it. Click a marker to read about that water.
What a day actually costs on the River Usk
Compare with other riversTypical, lowest and highest full-day rod, from 21 beats with published day rates. Half-day and evening tickets are left out rather than doubled up.
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A full day on the River Usk typically costs £29, from £15 to £40 across 21 beats with published day rates.
| Month | Cheapest | Typical | Dearest | Beats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | £15 | £29 | £40 | 21 |
| February | £15 | £29 | £40 | 21 |
| March | £15 | £29 | £40 | 21 |
| April | £15 | £29 | £40 | 21 |
| May | £15 | £29 | £40 | 21 |
| June | £15 | £29 | £40 | 21 |
| July | £15 | £29 | £40 | 21 |
| August | £15 | £29 | £40 | 21 |
| September | £15 | £29 | £40 | 21 |
| October | £15 | £29 | £40 | 21 |
| November | £15 | £29 | £40 | 21 |
| December | £15 | £29 | £40 | 21 |
Fishing Beats on the River Usk
Browse all 30 beatsBrowse day tickets, syndicate rods, and permit fishing on the River Usk. Each beat listing includes pricing, species, and booking details.
River Usk
Aberbaiden
£24 per rod 2 rods
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Penpont
£29 per rod 4 rods
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Usk Town Water
£16 per rod 10 rods
River Usk
River Usk, Llanover Estate beats
On enquiry
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Abercynrig
£29.50 per rod 2 rods
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Abergavenny Town Water
£15 per rod 6 rods
River Usk
Ashford House
£34 per rod 4 rods
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Buckland
£39 per rod 4 rods
River Usk
Cefn Rhosan Fawr
£20 per rod 4 rods
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Chainbridge
£26 per rod 3 rods
River Usk
Cwmwysg Ganol
£22 per rod 4 rods
Fisheries on the River Usk
1 fishery availableFishery operators offering bookable fishing on the River Usk. Each listing covers tickets, accommodation, tuition, and equipment hire where available.
Clubs and syndicates on the River Usk
4 clubsMembership bodies holding water on the River Usk. Some sell day tickets alongside membership, others are open to members only, and a few run a waiting list. Where a club's water is not listed as individual beats, it is not shown on the map above.
Fish species
Anglers on the River Usk can target brown trout, sea trout and salmon. Brown trout dominate most beats here; grayling, sea trout, and salmon appear on certain rivers and seasons.
River Usk at a glance
- Length
- 78 miles
- Source
- Black Mountain, Brecon Beacons National Park
- Mouth
- Severn Estuary at Uskmouth, Newport
- Country
- United Kingdom
Tributaries
Rivers that feed the River Usk.
FAQ
River Usk FAQs
Common questions about fishing the River Usk, from day tickets and seasons to what to expect on the bank.
01Can I fish the River Usk?
02How much does it cost to fish the River Usk?
03When is the fishing season on the River Usk?
04What fish can I catch in the River Usk?
05Do I need a licence to fish the River Usk?
Worth a read
£29 typical day
Day rods from £15 to £40
