Fishing on the river Usk
UFA is an independent association representing riparian owners, clubs, associations, organisations and everyone interested in the conservation of the river environment and fishing on the river Usk and its tributaries.
About the UFA
Welcome to the Usk Fishing Association (UFA) website! In the past UFA was known as the United Usk Fishermen’s Association.
It has been actively involved in all of the important issues relating to the river Usk and its tributaries, such as buying out salmon nets and successfully fighting against an Usk barrage.
If you want to learn more about the formal objectives of UFA do go to ‘About UFA ’. In addition the UFA rules lists them — as well as other formal details about the running of UFA.
Influencing
UFA is currently influencing discussions and decisions on:
- pollution,
- water abstraction,
- access issues,
- education,
- catch and release, and
- poaching.
All these matters affect, directly and indirectly, the health of the river and associated livelihoods and enjoyment.
2025 Rod catches of Usk Salmon and Stock status
Guy's highly informative annual report on the salmon stock status and rod catches on the river Usk
Two Articles about the River Usk
Two articles about the River Usk:
- 'A Tale of Two Fisheries - past and present' by Guy Mawle and
- 'Afonydd Cymru Welsh River of the Month (September) - Afon Wysg (River Usk)'
Successful prosecution for illegal fishing on Usk
Pontypool man found guilty for illegal fishing on the river Usk at Usk