The Ysgir Fawr is a small Welsh river with a length of 12km, offering intimate stream fishing through rural countryside. The river flows through the Brecon Beacons area and provides good habitat for upland species, with varied gradients creating pools and runs that can hold fish through different seasons.
Ysgir Fawr observes the standard close season: 15 March – 15 June (rivers, England & Wales). Always check local byelaws before your visit. A rod licence alone does not grant access — most stretches require club membership or a day ticket in addition.
Water level data from the Environment Agency Real Time Flood Monitoring API. Nearest gauging station. Always verify conditions on arrival.
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Ysgir Fawr holds brown trout, sea trout, grayling, dace, bullhead.
An EA rod licence is required by law to fish Ysgir Fawr. Club membership or a day ticket is also required on most stretches.
To fish Ysgir Fawr, you need a valid EA rod licence, available online from gov.uk. Annual, day and 8-day licences are available. In addition to the rod licence, you will need club membership or a day ticket from the controlling angling club or riparian owner for most stretches of Ysgir Fawr.
Always check conditions before you visit. Water quality, access and rules can change seasonally. The EA's Catchment Data Explorer provides up-to-date water quality information for Ysgir Fawr.
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