R22 - The Lugg, Litton Beat
Vouchers - Adults 3/ Under 17s 2
Wading difficulty: 1
This 1 1/4 mile section was coppiced in 2008 to ease fishing and improve the habitat. This is small stream trout fishing which is at its best from mid April through to early July and then again in September.
The beat is prone to low flows in late summer, which can make fishing challenging. There are healthy populations of trout in this part of the Lugg and good mayfly hatches. It is double bank fishing except for the top 3 fields (600 yards), which is right bank fishing only (true right bank looking downstream). With a silt and gravel riverbed, it is relatively easy access and wading.
For those requiring local accommodation there is excellent self-catering available adjacent to the beat at Gilfach Farm. 01544 230464 www.gilfachfarmholidays.co.uk
Species present:
Wild brown trout
Season:
3rd March
to 30th September
2008 Catches:
Although lightly fished, the Litton beat made quite an impact in its first year in the scheme. One angler in May caught over 50 trout before having to retire hurt! A good mayfly hatch was reported and the biggest fish was 11".
Ideally fished with:
6.5 to 7.5ft, 2 to 4wt rod
Restrictions:
No dogs.
Fly fishing only.
1 fish limit.
Anglers to move
upstream only when fishing.
