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A very enjoyable return to a river and beat that was fished regularly 50 years ago. Unfortunately no fish were caught at this visit. The weather was poor very wet and the river rising. By mid day water was coloured and no chance of taking a fish on fly.

Fished lower section, caught 2 small brownies both about 8".
Used small black spider pattern, both fish returned.
Worked my way back upstream saw a few fish rise so put on a dry fly rose one fish but struck to fast and missed him. What a nice river the usk is felt totaly secluded, not a bit like the ever popular river Dee well worth the 200+ mile round trip.

Well done Wye Usk Foundation!

Fish rising through the day, with a noticeable increase from around 6pm in evening sunshine. Visible extensive hatches under tree cover. Excellent day despite no catch on any of Klinkhammer, Greenwell's Glory, Olive Upright or Sedge. Extensive beat which needs a full day to do it justice. Wading easier than anticipated but care still needed where river shelves away sharply.

One brown trout caught, approx 1lb on an olive dun (size 16), returned in good condition.
Plenty of fish rising in the pools and 'having a look', including a couple that jumped off the hook. A great day and a fantastic beat... already planning our next visit.
Thanks to the W&U staff for their helpful suggestions of this beat too!

Firstly, what a beautiful beat! Very secluded and one of the prettiest places I've fished. Water very low and fish very spooky. No fish caught but thoroughly enjoyed just being there. Camped at Aberbran Fawr site (Matthews fruit farm on the Penpont beat - fished it 10th July), very friendly people, £5 per night and right on the river bank - what more could you ask for?!
We will definitely be back when there is more water. WUF service is outstanding - wish I'd found it sooner! Many thanks.

It was a very windy and rainy day. We could not catch any fish at all.

Blank but what a place to blank. Very pretty stretch with mixed cover. Good variety of water but day very hot and sunny with river very low with all the weed covered rocks high and dry and the river flowing over bedrock and pebbles. Saw a few decent fish holed up under the banks and maybe I left too early in the evening when they might have ventured out a little. Also saw a cheeky mink who, it should be noted, also drew a blank.

No catches or rises. Very good website.

Much warmer than the day before. Three nice trout to 2lb caught on small goldhead nymph. River and valley looking absolutely beautiful!

Left the river a happy fisherman,

The most secluded and remote of all the beats on the Usk I have fished, with a great variety of water. Had an otter playing around in the water, just 30 feet away from me, for about 10 mins - totally unpeturbed by my presence (it only went after I had to go and rescue my bag, as I thought it was about to grab my lunch). Wet, dull day, with only a few fish rising during the entire day. After a long fight, caught 1 x lovely 18 inch trout, on a March brown - safely returned.