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River Ceiriog · Wrexham

River Ceiriog, Beat 4, Pont-y-Blew to the River Dee

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About River Ceiriog, Beat 4, Pont-y-Blew to the River Dee

Beat 4 runs from Pont-y-Blew (Forge Bridge) down to where the Ceiriog meets the Dee. It is double bank fishing for mostly wild brown trout and grayling. The beat joins the lower end of the club’s Coed yr Allt beat on the Dee and is easily reached from it. Grayling may be fished for in winter on this beat only, from 1 October to the last day of February between the Dee confluence and Pont-y-Blew, and all grayling must be returned.

How you can fish here

Methods
Fly Only

How to book

Club and membership details

Fishing details

Water type
Tributary

Stocking and fish species

Rules and policies

Catch & release
EA rod licence required
Dogs allowed
Ghillie available
Ghillie required

Fishing rules for River Ceiriog, Beat 4, Pont-y-Blew to the River Dee

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. Grayling fishing is allowed from 1 October to the last day of February from the Dee confluence upstream to Pont-y-Blew only.

Where you'll fish

Location

Approximate location

Exact 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…

View the River Ceiriog guide

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FAQ

River Ceiriog, Beat 4, Pont-y-Blew to the River Dee FAQs

Practical questions anglers ask before fishing River Ceiriog, Beat 4, Pont-y-Blew to the River Dee, from tickets to tactics.

01How many rods are allowed on River Ceiriog, Beat 4, Pont-y-Blew to the River Dee at any one time?
The rod limit for River Ceiriog, Beat 4, Pont-y-Blew to the River Dee 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 Ceiriog, Beat 4, Pont-y-Blew to the River Dee?
River Ceiriog, Beat 4, Pont-y-Blew to the River Dee holds Brown Trout, Grayling, Sea Trout. 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 Ceiriog, Beat 4, Pont-y-Blew to the River Dee 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 Ceiriog, Beat 4, Pont-y-Blew to the River Dee — 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 Ceiriog, Beat 4, Pont-y-Blew to the River Dee 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 Ceiriog, Beat 4, Pont-y-Blew to the River Dee is fished by fly_only. The fly recommendations section on the River Ceiriog, Beat 4, Pont-y-Blew to the River Dee 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 Ceiriog, Beat 4, Pont-y-Blew to the River Dee — 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 Ceiriog, Beat 4, Pont-y-Blew to the River Dee. 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 River Ceiriog.

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