Afon Alwen · Conwy
River Alwen, Maerdy
Club members only
Club members only
Membership is open, so joining is the straightforward route on.
Bag limit of 2
You may take up to 2 fish. Check the rules below.
About River Alwen, Maerdy
The Alwen is one of the upper Dee’s largest tributaries and joins the Dee at Corwen. The club has an upper and a lower beat on it and describes it as a beat for the wild brown trout angler, where members enjoy light tackle or Tenkara outfits. It also fishes well for salmon in the latter part of the season, and fishing is possible here when the main river is too high. The club warns that it is not for the faint-hearted because of the number of trees along the river, but says it holds some large brown trout. Fishing is single right bank, apart from a short section of double bank at the downstream end.
A small worm may be fished trotted or ledgered, and brown trout may be spun for, within the club’s tackle limits. There is no night fishing. This water is for members. The club’s 2026 rate for a new adult salmon member is £160 and for trout and grayling £100, each with a £70 joining fee. The beat lies near the village of Maerdy, and the position shown is approximate.
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
Season and syndicate rods
- Adult salmon membership, new member Season rod · 1 Jan to 31 Dec 2026 rate for new members from the club’s join page, plus a £70 joining fee in the first year (none for the spouse of a current member). Includes trout and grayling fishing. Junior salmon membership is £55.
- £160 per season
- Adult trout and grayling membership, new member Season rod · 1 Jan to 31 Dec 2026 rate for new members from the club’s join page, plus a £70 joining fee in the first year (none for the spouse of a current member). Junior trout and grayling membership is free, up to and including age 18.
- £100 per season
Club and membership details
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Membership
Members fish on their membership. To join, email the membership secretary on cmsecretary@corwenanddistrictanglingclub.co.uk; the join page lists the 2026 rates for new members. Each member has two free guest tickets a season.
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Fishing details
- Water type
- Tributary
Stocking and fish species
Rules and policies
Fishing rules for River Alwen, Maerdy
Members of Corwen and District Angling Club only, with the relevant permit and a Natural Resources Wales rod licence for salmon, sea trout and brown trout. No night fishing. A small worm may be trotted or ledgered (no maggots, hook no larger than size 12, line and hook length no more than 6lb), and brown trout may be spun for (hook no larger than size 12, line no more than 6lb). This applies to the Alwen and Ceirw only. All salmon are returned. The club’s general rules apply.
Where you'll fish
Location
Approximate locationExact location is hidden at the owner's request. This beat is on the Afon Alwen.
Conditions on the Afon Alwen
The river
The Afon Alwen is a river in north east Wales and a tributary of the River Dee. It rises at Llyn Alwen on Mynydd Hiraethog, in Conwy, and flows south east, crossing the A543 before it runs into the…
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FAQ
River Alwen, Maerdy FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing River Alwen, Maerdy, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on River Alwen, Maerdy at any one time?
02What species can I expect to catch on River Alwen, Maerdy?
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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