R38 - The Longtown Fishery
Vouchers - Adults 4/ Under 17s 2.
Wading difficulty: 2
The Longtown Monnow beat comprises 2/3 mile 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
(except 8-10 May)
2008 Catches:
Fished best in May. Trout to 12" grayling to 15".
Ideally fished with:
6.5 to 8ft, 2 to 4wt rod.
Additional Details:
Dogs permitted under control
Fly fishing only
Catch and Release.
Anglers to move upstream only when fishing.
