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Afon Llugwy · Conwy

River Llugwy, Betws-y-Coed

From March · £50

  • Day tickets

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

About River Llugwy, Betws-y-Coed

This is the club’s own run of pools on the River Llugwy above Betws-y-Coed, numbered on its map from the Swallow Falls pools downstream through Mine Pool, Llyn Du Pool, the 15ft and 9ft Pools, Pentre Du Pool, Llyn Dafydd Gruffydd and Cave Pool to Llyn Rowli and Pont y Pair. The club describes Llyn Du as the deepest and darkest pool of its water and says reaching the gorge pools is not easy, especially in high water. Parking for the lower pools is at the Pont y Pair car park.

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

Fishing rules for River Llugwy, Betws-y-Coed

A Natural Resources Wales rod licence and a club ticket are needed. Catch and release of salmon only at Swallow Falls Pool, Llyn Du Pool and Mine Pool. If an angler is fishing a pool and another wishes to fish the same pool, the angler fishing has 30 minutes to fish down the pool before the second angler starts. 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 Llugwy.

Conditions on the Afon Llugwy

The river

Conwy

Afon Llugwy

The Afon Llugwy is a tributary of the River Conwy in Snowdonia. It rises at Ffynnon Llugwy, a lake in the Carneddau range, and largely follows the route of the A5, first through the village of Capel…

View the Afon Llugwy guide

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FAQ

River Llugwy, Betws-y-Coed FAQs

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

01How many rods are allowed on River Llugwy, Betws-y-Coed at any one time?
The rod limit for River Llugwy, 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 Llugwy, Betws-y-Coed?
River Llugwy, 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 Llugwy, 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 Llugwy, 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 Llugwy, 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 Llugwy, Betws-y-Coed is fished by fly_only and spinning and bait. The fly recommendations section on the River Llugwy, 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 Llugwy, 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 Llugwy, 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 Llugwy.

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