UK fishing venue · Powys

Usk Reservoir

Large upland reservoir with wild brown trout and stocked rainbow trout, offering several permitted methods from the bank.

Day ticket / visitor permitPrecisely mapped water2 recorded species

Venue information

Location
Upper Usk, Bannau Brycheiniog
Address
Usk Reservoir, near Trecastle, Powys
Access
Fishing Passport reservoir permit
Operator
The Fishing Passport / Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Ticket information
Current visitor/day-ticket price not reliably published in FishMap — check the operator before travelling.

Map position

Precisely mapped water51.94444, -3.71389

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Recorded fish species

FishMap lists the following species for this location. Seasonal peaks are planning indices rather than live catch rates or guarantees.

Access and fishing rules

Permit required. Method zones apply and brown trout must be returned. Confirm current boat status because dam works have affected boat access in 2026.

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