River Ceiriog · Wrexham
River Ceiriog, Beat 2, Castle Mill Bridge to Chirk Aqueduct
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Club members only
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About River Ceiriog, Beat 2, Castle Mill Bridge to Chirk Aqueduct
Beat 2 runs from Castle Mill Bridge down to the Chirk Aqueduct, where the river passes under the canal aqueduct. It is double bank fishing, except for part of the north bank at the Chirk hatchery and fishery, for both wild and stocked brown trout. The club’s map marks the lower limit of this upper section on both banks at the aqueduct viaduct and shows a stretch where fishing is not allowed on one bank.
The Ceiriog rules are fly only, with dry fly, wet fly and nymph, barbless hooks, brown trout of 23cm or over only to be kept and every grayling returned. 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, and members get two free guest tickets a season. The position shown is approximate.
How you can fish here
- Methods
- Fly Only
How to book
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 Ceiriog, Beat 2, Castle Mill Bridge to Chirk Aqueduct
Members of Corwen and District Angling Club only, with a Natural Resources Wales rod licence. Fly fishing only: dry fly, wet fly and nymph, barbless or de-barbed hooks, maximum hook size 10 long shank, one hook per fly and no more than three flies on a leader. No brown trout under 23cm may be taken, and all grayling must be returned. No more than two trout per member per week may be killed until the last day of August and four a week after that. Trout fishing 3 March to 30 September. No fishing for salmon. Sea trout may be fished for with a licence if the fly rules are kept. Membership cards and a vehicle card must be carried and displayed. Members should keep 50 metres from another member already fishing.
Where you'll fish
Location
Approximate locationExact location is hidden at the owner's request. This beat is on the River Ceiriog.
Conditions on the River Ceiriog
The river
The River Ceiriog, Afon Ceiriog in Welsh, is a river of about 18 miles in north east Wales and a tributary of the Dee. It rises on the slopes of Moel Fferna in the Berwyn Mountains, at around 1,800…
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FAQ
River Ceiriog, Beat 2, Castle Mill Bridge to Chirk Aqueduct FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing River Ceiriog, Beat 2, Castle Mill Bridge to Chirk Aqueduct, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on River Ceiriog, Beat 2, Castle Mill Bridge to Chirk Aqueduct at any one time?
02What species can I expect to catch on River Ceiriog, Beat 2, Castle Mill Bridge to Chirk Aqueduct?
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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