Sold @ Auction £90,000

River Usk Fishing Rights, Hardwick, Abergavenny, NP7 9AD


  • Fishermans Dream!
  • Salmon and Trout Fishery
  • 3 / 4 Mile
  • Nine Salmon Pools
  • Fly and Spinning

FOR SALE BY AUCTION

*** SOLD PRIOR TO AUCTION ***

LOT NUMBER 46
Wednesday 28th September
All Saints Church Pembroke Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 2HY
Legal packs will be available for inspection from 18:00.
The sale will begin promptly at 19:00

VIEWINGS

Pedestrian access via the Usk River Valley walk on the Abergavenny side of Llanellen Bridge.

THE RIVER

A special opportunity to aquire approximately 3/4 mile of of Freehold riparian fishing rights ( single bank fishing ) on this prime trout and salmon fishery on the River Usk.
Pedestrian access via the Usk River Valley walk on the Abergavenny side of Llanellen Bridge.
Parking for 2 cars covenanted in field by Llanellen Bridge with view of Bridge Pool.

LOCATION

Hardwick is a fishing haven in the Usk valley and the world famous Brecon Beacons National Park is also close at hand. Although set in a rural position it is only about 3 miles south from the centre of the thriving market town of Abergavenny with national rail service (fast train journeys from Abergavenny to London Paddington are around 2 ½ hours).
The town provides for everyday needs including a Waitrose supermarket and the local area is well known for a number of award winning gastro pubs and restaurants.
Excellent local road connections provide quick access to neighbouring towns and the national motorway network (M50, M5 and M4). Local towns include Monmouth being about 16 miles to the east, Hereford, about 25 miles to the north-east and Cardiff, about 30 miles to the south-west. Travel by car to London is on average about 2 ½ - 2 ¾ hours.

USK FISHING REPORT

In recent years the Usk has been the most productive salmon river in Wales. In 2004, 2007, 2008 and 2012 the catch exceeded 1,000 fish. The Usk is a dependent on rainfall and the season starts with a modest spring run from early April that builds into very productive summer fishing during late May and June. Rainfall and flow are critical in determining how far fish will travel with high water suiting the Brecon to Abergavenny reach while lower flows confine consistent sport to the river below Abergavenny. The Usk has a late run and the chance of a fresh grilse fish or summer fish is good right up to the end of the season. September and October are the most productive months and often account for 50% of the annual catch. The Usk has some classic fly water although spinner and bait are allowed at certain times. In wet years, large numbers of fish can be present in the Brecon area before the end of the season but in most years the best of the salmon fishing is to be found from Crickhowell downstream. The best months are October, September, June and July.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Rare to the market and a fishermans dream!
We understand catch average from both banks for the previous few years has averaged at 25 / 30 salmon per bank. We understand of the nine salmon pools five are classic fly water, four ideal for spinning.
Ideal for personal use, syndicate or business venture.
It must be noted the Trout are pink fleshed and we are told are delicious!


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