River Irfon · Powys
Aberbwtran
Passport scheme
Passport scheme
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Bag limit of 2
You may take up to 2 fish. Check the rules below.
0.5 miles of fishing
On the River Irfon.
About Aberbwtran
Aberbwtran is a secluded half mile of left bank on the River Irfon, just downstream of Garth. The river here is a mixture of gravel runs and bedrock gutters, which gives a good variety of wading and fishing conditions. Trout, grayling and chub are all present, so the fishery stays open all year round. The Passport suggests a rod of 7 to 8½ feet rated 3 to 5 weight.
It is a fair walk from the parking area to the bank, just over half a mile, and the Passport says the beat is well worth the effort.
It is fly fishing only, with a limit of two fish (trout and grayling), and dogs are not allowed. The winter grayling day ticket costs £14.50 and a block booking £29, with up to two tickets a day. Waders, nets and tackle must be sprayed with Virkon before and after fishing. It is a Wild Stream beat: it is booked through the Fishing Passport, or fished on a Wild Stream Season Permit.
How you can fish here
- Methods
- Fly Only
- Wading
- Wading allowed
How to book
Day tickets and booking
- FP The Fishing Passport Day tickets
Day tickets
Winter grayling day ticket £14.50 and block booking £29 on the Passport’s beat page in October 2026; up to two tickets a day. Part of the Passport’s Wild Streams: book a day ahead online or by phone (bookings close at 6pm the day before), or fish it on a Wild Stream Season Permit, which for 2026 costs £100 for one rod or £140 for two.
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Fishing details
- Length
- 0.5 miles
- Water type
- Main river
Stocking and fish species
Rules and policies
Fishing rules for Aberbwtran
Fly fishing only. Limit of two fish (trout and grayling). No dogs. The beat operates a wash-off policy. National byelaws apply. Waders, nets and tackle must be sprayed with Virkon before and after fishing.
Where you'll fish
Location
Approximate locationExact location is hidden at the owner's request. This beat is on the River Irfon.
Conditions on the River Irfon
The river
The River Irfon, Afon Irfon in Welsh, rises on the upper slopes of Bryn Garw in the Cambrian Mountains, in the area known as the Desert of Wales. It runs through the Abergwesyn valley, past the Nant…
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FAQ
Aberbwtran FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Aberbwtran, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on Aberbwtran at any one time?
02What species can I expect to catch on Aberbwtran?
03Do I need to wade, or can I fish from the bank?
04Is a ghillie available, and do I need one?
05Where do I park, and how do I access the beat?
06What tackle should I bring?
07What happens if conditions are poor on the day I've booked?
08Are dogs allowed on the beat?
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