Fishing - the river Usk is well known among fishing enthusiasts for its trout and salmon

Salmon - 26th January - 17th October.
Trout - 3rd March - 30th September.
Coarse - 16th June - 14th March.

Please remember ROD licences are applicable on private and open water these are obtainable from the post office.

The River Usk
The Bridge Inn, Llanfoist, Nr Abergavenny, Tel: 01873 853045

Sweets Fishing Tackle Shop
Porthycarne Street, Usk, Tel: 01291 672552

The River Wye
Monmouthshire County Council Whitecross Street, Monmouth, Tel: 01600 775204

Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal
British Waterways Board, Llanfoist, Abergavenny, Tel: 01873 830328

Llandegfedd Reservoir
Coed-y-Paen, Pontypool, Tel: 01495 755122

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.

Royal Forest Of Dean Angling Club: There is a choice of 6 ponds of various sizes, most contain Carp, Roach, Tench, Chub, Perch and Bream.

Fairoak Fishery: Tuition may be arranged by appointment and tackle hire is available. This is a Stillwater trout fishery two miles from Tintern on the Wye valley. There are two large lakes (approx. 3 acres) and a small novice or practice pond.
Restocking policy, trickle stocked daily with hard fighting rainbow trout of 2 lbs and above.
Abundant natural fly life means that small naturals and dry flies are ideal patterns to try.
Lodge and toilet on site, free mug of tea while booking in and tackling-up.
Open 8am till dusk. Rod Licences available.
Various prices. Please ring as booking is strongly advised.
This is a Troutmaster fishery and members of the A.S.G.F.M.
Proprietors; Nick and Penny Brewin, telephone: 01291-689711.

Ravensnest Fishery: Two 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
Prices vary, all enquires please ring, telephone: 01291-689564 Day / 01291-627330 after dark.

Springfield Fishery: Large Stillwater trout lake at Penallt, 5 miles from Monmouth.
Restocking policy; regularly with sporting rainbow and brown trout.
Hot drink-making facilities on site.
Camping available.
Open all day.
Contact, Jack and Jean Evans, telephone: 01600-860285

Bigwell Fly Fishery: 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.
Prices vary, please phone to place booking - contact Colin Evans, telephone: 01600 772904

Trefaldu Fishery: This is a natural spring fed three quarter acre lake on a large farm, approximately 5 miles from Monmouth (Dingestow).
Coarse fishing only.
Picnic tables and Bar-B-Q facilities available on request.
Open all year, dawn till dusk.
Prices vary - Contact, Roger Bennett, telephone: 01600-740251.

Trefaldu Fishery: This is a natural spring fed one & a quarter acre lake on a large farm approximately 5 miles from Monmouth (Dingestow).
Well stocked with, Bream, Carp, Perch, Rudd and Tench.
Open all year, dawn till dusk.
Price vary - Contact, Roger Bennett, telephone: 01600-740251.

Five Trees: Two small but well established ponds, near Trellech stocked with a variety of Carp ranging from 1/2 lbs to 22 lbs.
Open all year, dawn till dusk .
Prices vary - Contact, Gavin & Julie Betts, telephone: 01600-860411.