Beat 14 - The Longtown Monnow
Vouchers - Adults 4/ Under 17s 2.
Wading difficulty: 2
The Longtown Monnow
beat comprises 1km of classic upland fly fishing set against the jagged
backdrop of the Black Mountains. Fly hatches on this medium to small sized
stretch of river can be spectacular, including the mayflies of late spring
and early summer. Brown trout are plentiful, averaging 10”/11” but with
more than several fish of over 1lb caught each season. Watch out for the
pool where the Escley Brook joins the Monnow towards the top end of the beat – there
are quite often a few dark shadows loitering in the depths. The stretch has
recently been fenced and coppiced by the River Monnow Project so access is
relatively easy and bank fishing possible in many places.
Species present:
Wild Brown Trout, occasional Grayling.
Season:
3rd March to 30th September
2006 Catches:
New Beat.
Ideally fished with:
6.5 to 8ft, 2 to 4wt rod.
Additional Details:
Fly fishing only
Dogs permitted under control
Catch & release
only.
Anglers to move upstream only when fishing.
