Angling News Weekly - Monmouthshire

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Clive Branson's
Fishing Guide
to
Wales
and the Borders

By popular demand from visiting anglers I have been asked on many occasions
“Where best to go fishing including best facilities such as refreshments, toilets, disable access etc”
Therefore I have introduced for each venue within the guide my personal
1-5 star rating *****.
Including my personal views, helping anglers decide where best to experience
this great sport of ours. I recommend that you phone first and check details before setting out. You will need a valid Environment Agency rod licence to fish at any venue listed
Also check out the easy to navigate post code

COARSE / GAME

COARSE

Venue; BERTHIN BROOK

Location; Situated above Usk town Tributary enters Usk river right bank
Owner Permit; Coleg Gwent
Availability; Day or Season tickets from college
Tel; 01495 333333
Fish Species; Dace, Brown trout, Chub
Web Site; www.coleggwent.ac.uk
Additional information; Close season applies
Star Rating *

Venue; LOWER HOUSE FARM

Location; Situated two miles North of Abergavenny on the Old Hereford road
Owner Permit; Lower house Farm, 1 acre Lake
Availability; Day Tickets Mr Smith
Tel; 01873 853432
Fish Species; Tench, Rudd, Roach, Perch, Carp
Additional information; Two comfortable and well-equipped cottages adjoining the C16 farmhouse. Magnificent views. Coarse fishing lake. Excellent local inn, 5 mins walk.
Star Rating **

Venue; GRANGE SPRINGS

Location; Situated within the Royal Forest of Dean Chepstow
Sat Nav NP16 6QN
Owner Permit; GREAT HOUSE FARM
Availability; Day tickets Two 2.5 acre lakes
Tel; 01600 860403
Web Site; http://www.grangespringsfishing.co.uk
Fish Species;, Carp, tench, bream, rudd and chub
Additional information; Match bookings are available on this lake with prior arrangement
Star Rating **

Venue; MATHERN MILL FISHERY

Location; Situated at Mathern Village off A48
Sat Nav NP16 6JH
Owner Permit; Mathern Fishery
Availability; Day tickets Three lakes
Tel; 01921 625654
Web Pict: http://www.panoramio.com/photo/5912594
Fish Species;, Carp, tench, bream, rudd and chub
Additional information; Match bookings are available on this lake with prior arrangement
Star Rating **

Venue; RIVER MONNOW - MONMOUTH

Location; Close to Monmouth town bridge in Osbaston
Owner Permit ; Monmouth & District A/s
Availability; Day Season Tickets from Mr A Doolan
Tel; 01600 713821
Website;http://www.monnowvalleyfishery.co.uk/monnow_fishing.html
Fish Species; Perch, Dace, Chub, Roach, Brown trout
Additional information; Day and Season tickets Monmouth and District Angling Society: They have access to several stretches of the River Monnow and Trothy as well as the River Wye, although this is only available in close Salmon season.
Star Rating **

Venue; RIVER MONNOW OSBASTON

Location; Near Osbaston viilage
Owner Permit; Cwmbran A/A
Availability; One mile of fishing on roadside bank only
Tel; 01633 483051
Web Site; Cwmbran Angling Club
Fish Species; Brown trout, Pike, Perch, Chub, Roach, Dace, Eel, Gudgeon
Additional information; Not suitable for young anglers due to steep banks and deep water, fishing from dawn to dusk, no night fishing
Star Rating **

Venue; RIVER MONNOW PONTRILAS

Location; Situated ion Kentchurch Estate
Owner Permit; Kentchurch Estate
Availability; Season Day tickets Seven miles of fishing
Tel; 01981 570727
Fish Species; Chub, Perch, Dace, Pike, Brown trout
Web Site; www.berringtons.com/sport/fishing_home.htm
Additional information; Contact Berrington Estate office 01981 570727
Star Rating **

Venue; RIVER MONNOW SKENFRITH

Location; Situated near to Skenfrith Village
Owner Permit; The Malthouse
Availability; Season Day tickets 3/4 mile left bank
Tel; 01600 750219
Web site; http://www.monnowvalleyfishery.co.uk/monnow_fishing.html
Fish Species; Carp, Crucian Carp, Roach, Tench, Bream, Rudd
Additional information; Contact Mr Pike for more details
Star Rating **

Venue; RIVER TROTHY

Location; Situated from Wonastow to Lower Llantrothy
Owner Permit; Monmouth & District A/S
Availability; Season Day tickets from Mr Doolan
Tel; 01600 713821
Fish Species; Chub, Pike, Dace, Roach, Brown Trout
Additional information; Day and Season tickets Monmouth and District Angling Society: They have access to several stretches of the River Trothy
Star Rating **

Venue; RIVER USK ABERGAVENNY TOWN

Location; Situated below Llanfoist Bridge
Owner Permit; Abbergavenny Game A/A
Availability; Day tickets fishing from Llanfoist to Sewer Bridge
Tel; 01873 811555
Website; http://www.abergavenny.co.uk/index.cfm?fuseaction=ABERTD.list&entryID=1286
Fish Species; Brown Trout, Rainbow trout, Salmon, Roach, Dace, Chub
Additional information; Call at Keith Price garage for tickets
Star Rating **

Venue; RIVER USK CHAIN BRIDGE

Location; Situated below Chain Bridge
Owner Permit; Glamorgan Anglers
Availability; Day tickets Season from Gary Evans Fishing Tackle
Tel; 02920 619828
Fish Species; Brown Trout, Rainbow trout, Salmon, Roach, Dace, Chub
Web Site; www.glamorgananglersclub.org.uk/low.htm
Additional information; Trout limit, Disabled access, Close season Tickets also available in Chain bridge Inn
Star Rating **

Venue; RIVER USK - CHAIN BRIDGE BEAT

Location; Situated above Chain Bridge North of town
Owner Permit; Glamorgan Anglers
Availability; Day tickets Season from Gary Evans Fishing Tackle
Tel; 02920 619828
Fish Species; Brown Trout, Rainbow trout, Salmon, Roach, Dace, Chub
Web Site; www.glamorgananglersclub.org.uk/low.htm
Additional information; Trout limit, Disabled access, Close season
Star Rating **

Venue; RIVER USK ABERGAVENNY TOWN

Location; Situated above Llanfoist Bridge
Owner Permit; Crickhowell & District A/S
Availability; Day tickets fishing 1.25 miles on left bank from Llanfoist Bridge
Tel; 01873 810321
Fish Species; Brown Trout, Rainbow trout, Salmon, Roach, Dace, Chub
Web Site; www.fishing-in-wales.com
Additional information; Contact Mr P Bowen on 01873 858440 or call Jehu's Grocer Crickhowell or the Vine Tree Inn Langattock 01873 810321 or Pantrhiwgoch Hotel 01873 810550
Star Rating **

Venue; RIVER USK - CLYTHA FISHERY

Location; Situated between Abergavenny and Usk
Owner Permit; Clytha Fishery
Availability; 3/4 miles left bank 1/2 mile right bank Day or weekly tickets
Tel; 01495 762921
Fish Species; Brown Trout, Rainbow trout, Salmon, Roach, Dace, Chub
Web Site; www.fishing-in-kite-country.co.uk/main/news.html
Additional information; Tickets also available from L Sweet tackle shop Usk
Star Rating **

Venue; RIVER USK KEMEYS BEAT

Location; Situated Two miles North of Usk Town
Owner Permit; Merthyr Tydfil A/A
Availability; Day tickets 0.75 miles of fishing
Tel; 01685 379809
Website; http://www.abergavenny.co.uk/index.cfm?fuseaction=ABERTD.list&entryID=1286
Fish Species; Brown Trout, Rainbow trout, Salmon, Roach, Dace, Chub
Additional information; Contact Cefn Coed tackle 01685 379809
Star Rating **

Venue; RIVER USK - MARDY BEAT

Location; Situated near Gilwern above Abergavenny
Owner Permit; Merthyr Tydfil A/A
Availability; Day tickets 1.25 miles of fishing
Tel; 01685 379809
Fish Species; Brown Trout, Rainbow trout, Salmon, Roach, Dace, Chub
Web Site; www.mtaa.co.uk
Star Rating **

Venue; RIVER USK YSBYTY

Location; Just below Chicken farm Abergavenney
Owner Permit; Merthyr Tydfil A/A
Availability; Day tickets 0.75 miles of fishing
Tel; 01685 379809
Fish Species; Brown Trout, Rainbow trout, Salmon, Roach, Dace, Chub
Web Site; www.mtaa.co.uk
Additional information; Contact Cefn Coed Tackle 01685 379809
Star Rating **

Venue; RIVER WYE LOWER

Location; Situated on the Lower Wye
Owner Permit; Monmouth & district A/A
Availability; Day tickets 8 miles of fishing from River Monnow to Hadnock Court
Tel; 01600 713821
Fish Species; Brown Trout, Salmon, Roach, Dace, Chub, Bleak, Barbel, Pike
Additional information; Coarse fishing only during winter
Star Rating **

Venue; RIVER WYE LOWER LYDBROOK

Location; Situated on Lower Lydbrook
Owner Permit; Lower Lydbrook
Availability; Day tickets conmtact Mr G Crouch
Tel; 01594 600480
Web Site; www.caravan-sitefinder.co.uk/parks/2732/view
Additional information; ; The Wye Valley and Forest of Dean are rich in flora and fauna whether walking driving or canoeing. See the peregrine falcons flying over Yat Rock, buzzards soaring on thermals, kingfishers, herons, salmon jumping and even otters have recently been sighted.Within walking distance from the park are good restaurants, riverside Inns, river trips, and ferries across the river.Fishing, salmon and coarse permits available on site.
Star Rating **

Venue; RIVER WYE MONMOUTH

Location; Situated upstream of Monmouth Rowing Club

Owner Permit; Glamorgan Anglers
Availability; Day, Season Tickets
Tel; 02920 619828
Fish Species; Brown Trout, Salmon, Sea Trout, Roach, Dace, Chub, Bleak, Barbel, Pike
Web Site; www.glamorgananglersclub.org.uk/low.htm
Star Rating **

Venue; RIVER WYE UPPER BIGSWEIR

Location; Situated between Chepstow and Monmouth Left bank
Owner Permit; Upper Bigsweir
Availability; Day tickets from Mr Hudson
Tel; 01594 530488
Fish Species; Brown Trout, Salmon, Sea Trout, Roach, Dace, Chub, Bleak, Barbel, Pike, Grayling
Additional information; Coarse fishing during winter only
Star Rating **

Venue; TREFALDU FISHERY

Location; Situated on the A4293 Near the Summerset Arms

Owner Permit; Trefaldu Fishery
Availability; Day tickets and |night tickets 30 peg Lake and 20 peg Carp Lake
Tel; 01600 740251
Fish Species;, Roach, Tench, Carp, Crucians, Grass Carp
Web Site; www.trefaldufishery.co.uk
Additional information; Situated near the small village of Dingestow which is just 5 miles from Monmouth and the beautiful Wye valley in South Wales. Trefaldu is a working farm on which we can offer you coarse fishing on two lakes.
Star Rating **

Venue; TREOWEN POOLS

Location; Situated on the Treowen Estate Near Dingestow
Owner Permit; Monmouth & District A/A
Availability; Day tickets and Season
Tel; 01600 713821
Fish Species;, Roach, Tench, Perch, Rudd
website; http://www.treowen.co.uk/about/accommodation-1.htm
Additional information; Contact Mr Doolan for more information
Star Rating **

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Venue; FAIROAK FISHERY

Location; Situated at the Cot north west Chepstow
Owner Permit; Fairoak fishery
Availability; Day tickets 3 Lakes two acres
Tel; 01291 689711
Fish Species; Rainbow Trout
Web Site; www.tidy.co.uk/fairoak/frontpage.htm
Additional information; Refreshments, Disabled access
Star Rating **

Venue; OLWAY BROOK

Location; Situated near to Usk Town
Owner Permit; Pontypool A/A
Availability; Day Season Tickets Mr B Jones
Tel; 01633 853735
Fish Species; Brown Trout
Additional information; Olway brook is a tributary of the River Usk, Close season applies
Star Rating **

Venue; RAVENSNEST

Location; Situated in the Aniddy Valley to the west of Usk
Owner Permit; Ravesnest Fishery
Availability; Day Season tickets Two small pools
Tel; 01291 689564
Fish Species; Rainbow trout, Brown trout
Web Site; www.troutfishingwales.co.uk/
Additional information; Three running water lakes in the Angidy valley two miles from Tintern.Restocking policy; regularly with sporting rainbow and brown trout, (average 2 lbs).Lodge facilities include, a microwave, soft drinks, hot drink making facilities and toilet facilities.Rod Hire available.Tuition available.Open 8am till dusk
Star Rating **

Venue; RIVER USK - ABERGAVENNY

Location; Situated above Llanfoist Bridge
Owner Permit; Crickhowel & District A/S
Availability; Season Day tickets from Mr P Bowen
Fish Species; Salmon, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
Additional information; Also tickets available from Vinetree Inn No coarse fishing
Star Rating **

Venue; BIGWELL FLY FISHERY

Location; Situated in Redbrook
Owner Permit; Bigwell fishery
Availability; Day tickets
Tel; 01600 772904
Fish Species; Rainbow trout, Brown trout
Additional information; This fishery consists of 3 ponds (1.75 acres in total) set in the heart of the Wye valley (Redbrook). These are spring and brook fed and as well as offering excellent fishing the site is abundant in wildlife. Stocked with hard fighting Rainbow and Brown Trout.
Open dawn till dusk.
Star Rating **

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