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Took advice on whether to book on this beat and was told around Builth and above the temperature was 15-16c, although the river was obviously very low, I decided to give it a go. A very picturesque beat in a beautiful part of Wales. Wasn't difficult to suss where the fish were even for an inexperienced fly fisher like myself, tempting them in the bright conditions was the hard bit.

Euro nymphing got me some action in the faster runs, on beaded hares ear variations, nothing flashy. I did try with a fly line but my casting is at best inept. Wading was fairly easy although the edw pool was bouldery. Lovely path up there through the woods and sat for a while listening to the woodpecker. Should have spent the afternoon with some casting practice but instead had a lazy lunch watching the shoal of chub at the top of stone catch and admiring the view. No doubt the evening would have been productive,but left late afternoon as it was getting a bit too hot for me. Would love to go back in the spring.

5 Trout, 3 Grayling, 3 Other

10 Trout

Euro nymphing , caught 2lb grayling and returned him.tight lines.

6 Trout, 4 Grayling

We cancelled the trip due to the river conditions. We were very disappointed that a refund wasn't given. We believe that it was the responsible thing to do in the extreme conditions and should be encouraged by the fishery.

Fishing Passport Comment : The river at Abernant was undoubtedly low on 3rd Aug 2026, but still fishable.

1st Time Fishing River Wye
Evening Session
X2 Brown Trout
Both Dry Fly - Pale Dun Pattern
Saw Shoal Of Chub Rolling And Flashing
Tranquil / Perfect July River Session
Recommend A Pint Of Butty Bach At Nearby Aberedw

2 Trout

2 Trout, 1 Chub

Made an early start before temperature climbed. I was near the top gate and noticed some people on the river at stone catch assumed they were the owners but no car and the lodge was locked up. No one else booked on the beat….one to watch out for perhaps

5 Trout, 2 Chub

Water level was 0.6 m at the Erwood Gauge. Caught fish mainly in the faster water water after the rifles. Used black bodied nymphs with red thorax and light black hackle.

4 Trout, 2 Grayling

1 Trout

3 Trout, 1 Grayling