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Afon Lledr · Conwy

River Lledr, Betws-y-Coed

From March · £50 Season 20 Mar to 17 Oct

  • Day tickets

    Buy a ticket for a single day, with rates and dates further down.

About River Lledr, Betws-y-Coed

This is about two miles of the lower Afon Lledr that Betws-y-Coed Anglers Club manages as part of the Gwydyr Fishery, upstream of the point where the Lledr joins the Conwy. The fishery’s map divides it into an upper beat, beginning at Plantation Pool, and two further beats with named pools including The Rocks, Girder Pool, Barn Pool, Cottage Pool, Griffs and Blue Pool. Salmon and sea trout are caught on these waters.

How you can fish here

Methods
Fly Only, Spinning, Bait

Pricing and season

Indicative prices. They don't show whether a day is still free and other rates may apply, so confirm availability and the final price with whoever you book through before you travel.

Tickets

Salmon day ticket, dawn till dusk Day ticket · 20 Mar to 17 Oct 2026 price from the club’s membership page, where it is listed as a non-member salmon day ticket. Bought by emailing the club secretary.
£50 per day
Sea trout day ticket, dusk till dawn Day ticket · 1 May to 17 Oct 2026 price from the club’s membership page, where it is listed as a non-member sea trout dusk till dawn day ticket. Bought by emailing the club secretary.
£35 per day

Day tickets and booking

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Day rate, hover a day for the ticket

Fishing details

Water type
Tributary

Stocking and fish species

Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Salmon
Salmon
Sea Trout

Rules and policies

Catch & release
EA rod licence required
Dogs allowed
Ghillie available
Ghillie required
Season: 20 Mar to 17 Oct

Fishing rules for River Lledr, Betws-y-Coed

A Natural Resources Wales rod licence and a ticket are needed. Tickets are not transferable, rods are not shared and each ticket holder fishes one rod. Fishing starts at 6.30am. Sea trout fishing is fly only, with a single maggot on a single hook also allowed. Trout under 12 inches are returned. The fishery’s rules give the seasons as 20 March to 30 September for river trout, 20 March to 17 October for salmon and 1 May to 17 October for sea trout. If a pool is occupied, the angler who arrives asks and the first angler has 30 minutes to fish down it. No boats or canoes. Dogs only under strict control. The fishery does not provide a ghillie. Catch returns go to the secretary before 31 October.

Where you'll fish

Location

Approximate location

Exact location is hidden at the owner's request. This beat is on the Afon Lledr.

Conditions on the Afon Lledr

The river

Conwy

Afon Lledr

The Afon Lledr is the second major tributary of the River Conwy, about 10 miles long and flowing generally east. It rises on the eastern slopes of Ysgafell Wen, about three kilometres north east of…

View the Afon Lledr guide

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FAQ

River Lledr, Betws-y-Coed FAQs

Practical questions anglers ask before fishing River Lledr, Betws-y-Coed, from tickets to tactics.

01How many rods are allowed on River Lledr, Betws-y-Coed at any one time?
The rod limit for River Lledr, Betws-y-Coed is listed on the beat page — check before booking, as limits vary by season and fishery preference.
02What species can I expect to catch on River Lledr, Betws-y-Coed?
River Lledr, Betws-y-Coed holds Brown Trout, Sea Trout, Salmon. The water is unstocked, relying entirely on the wild population.
03Do I need to wade, or can I fish from the bank?
Wading arrangements for River Lledr, Betws-y-Coed are listed on the beat page — contact the provider if you need to confirm before arriving.
04Is a ghillie available, and do I need one?
No ghillie service is listed for River Lledr, Betws-y-Coed — contact the provider directly if you'd like informal guidance on your first visit.
05Where do I park, and how do I access the beat?
Parking details for River Lledr, Betws-y-Coed are shown on the beat page, including a map pin where one is provided. Always confirm access arrangements with the provider when you book.
06What tackle should I bring?
River Lledr, Betws-y-Coed is fished by fly_only and spinning and bait. The fly recommendations section on the River Lledr, Betws-y-Coed page suggests the most effective patterns month by month.
07What happens if conditions are poor on the day I've booked?
River conditions can change quickly, especially after rain. Contact the provider as early as possible if you're concerned about River Lledr, Betws-y-Coed — many are happy to offer an alternative date if the river is unfishable. Cancellation and rescheduling policies vary by provider; check the notes on the booking page or ask when you book.
08Are dogs allowed on the beat?
Dogs are not listed as permitted on River Lledr, Betws-y-Coed. Check the Beat Rules section on the page or contact the provider before bringing a dog, as policies can vary by season and stretch of the Afon Lledr.

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