Feedback & Reports

Fished N bank from morning to mid afternoon with brisk NW breeze and cool air temp. Blank for both rods. Moved across to S bank for half an hour mid afternoon. One 1.5 lb rainbow - kept. A disappointing day in a brilliant location.

The early morning rain gave way to too much wind so fly fishing was out. We had better success spinning.

My son and I caught two brown trout, one was returned as it was just over the maximum size, my son's first fish was taken, 1.3lb. Both were taken on tobys. We hooked but failed to play four others.


Very dissapointed that the walkways to the banks for fly fishing are not kept in good order and expensive water should keep such routes clear.

As it was our first trip to the reservoir, by mistake we walked around the entire shoreline, won't do that again!

4 Rainbow Trout on worm

A wonderful day in a glorious setting despite the regular heavy showers. The aim of the day was to take an assortment of 5-8 year olds fishing. Final total was 13 trout from 1.5-2.5lbs, mix of rainbows and surprisingly blue's, 5 on fly and 8 on spinner and 5 very happy kids. Every child caught a fish and there are now three more passionate fishermen in Wales.

What a great set up, booked on line late on Friday and it is a joy to find a high quality any method fishery which was just so ideal for getting the kids into fishing.

Cool stiff breeze all day, with overcast skies. Resevoir water level considerably lower than the last visit. Fished NE bank up to lunch. Two rainbows approx 1.5.lb each caught on Mepps comet 3 and kept. Fished S bank in the afternoon with no results.

19 Rainbows including 2 Blues all caught on the fly. A variety of methods tried during the day all successful including Nymphs, Buzzers, Boobies and very big damsels were particularly good. Overnight accomodation at the White House Country Inn at Sennybridge. Very comfortable good food and a very good breakfast which set us up for the rest of the day. 15 minute drive to the lake. Checked by Rangers during the day with paperwork in order. We had a very good day and will be going again

Lively weather and lively fishing. 6 rainbow trout ranging from 1.2 lb to 1.8 lb all caught on mepps aglia 3 copper and silver spinners. In between this lot was a small brownie about 8 inches suitably returned, and another two rainbows which shipped the lure.

This water seems best when there is broken cloud or overcast skies. Wind was howling and the periodic showers torrential.

Blanked. Only had one bite all day. Moved around, but couldn't compete with coarse anglers using worms, all over. I went there thinking that it would be bailiffed properly. However the coarse anglers were everywhere and as such no fly fishers could get any bites. Won't be visiting there again as I feel £17.50 is too much to waste on fishing where I dont even get a chance of a single bite. Pity it was too busy and like a free for all. Needs more bailiffing.
WUF NOTE: The Usk reservoir is fly fishing only at the western end. We will forward this feedback to Welsh Water.

Started fishing at 9.00 in thick mist and drizzle wearing full wet weather gear. Three rainbows of approx 1.5 lbs caught on one rod and one further 1.5lb fish caught on the other, both before lunch. Weather cleared with strengthening breeze in the afternoon but no further fish caught. Permits purchased via the Booking Office web site were checked by the water bailiffs in the afternoon. Only one other person fishing the water.

Nil caught.