R49 - The Honddu (Usk)
Vouchers - Adults 4/ Under 17s 2.
Wading difficulty: 3
Not to be confused with the Monnow tributary, this Honddu begins life at Blaenhonddu on the Eppynt, a large mountain dividing the Brecon Beacons and the Cambrian Mountains, flowing in a southerly direction to join the Usk at Brecon, or Aberhonddu. The river's name derives from the Welsh for easy, happy or pleasant, a candid description for this picturesque trout stream.
The beat offers over 1 1/4 miles of quality Usk tributary fishing, which is largely double bank although anglers are asked to note that the top 650 yards is right bank fishing only (true right bank looking downstream). This stretch of river has been coppiced in recent years so will provide easier than average access and casting.
Species present:
Wild Brown Trout
Season:
March 3rd to 30th Sept (inc)
2009 Catches:
Plenty of trout around the 13-15" mark caught in 2009. Fished best from May through to August.
Restrictions:
No dogs
Fly fishing only
2 trout bag limit
Anglers
to move upstream only when fishing.
