Llanover
The Tyr Afon, Fro Isaf and Bryn beats in the middle reaches of the River Usk constitute some of the finest fishing on this famous Welsh river. In beautiful and varied scenery, the fishing extends to 2 miles and the rights to fish are mostly from both banks.
The beats provide interesting and varied salmon and trout water in delightful surroundings. The Usk is noted as an early season river for wild brown trout with the occasional sea trout (although the latter are rarely targeted). In most years the occasional salmon will have taken up residence at Llanover in March although the best of the salmon fishing is from April onwards. The average annual salmon catch for 2007 to 2009 is 97. The banks have easy access and as this part of the river flows mostly over gravel, the wading is relatively easy. Llanover also has a resident ghillie on hand to advise.
The river is a notified Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and European Special Area of Conservation (SAC). The Estate is strong supporter of the Wye and Usk Foundation, which is an independent charity which is working on the Usk and Wye river systems to enhance and protect the riparian environment. In addition to the piscatorial interest, there are other species which will delight visitors to the river, such as Otter, Kingfisher and Sandmartin.
The following seasonal day rods are available.
2011
Wednesday: 2 single rods.
Thursday: 1 single rod.
Saturday: 2 double rod, preferably sold as a pair (Lady Pool not included).
Sunday: 2 rods, preferably sold as a pair.
