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Claerwen Reservoir
From March · £18 · 4 fish, then C&R Season 20 Mar to 17 Oct
Day tickets
Buy a ticket for a single day, with rates and dates further down.
Stillwater
900 acres, bank fishing only.
About Claerwen Reservoir
Claerwen is a 900 acre reservoir in the Claerwen Valley, the largest of the Elan Valley waters. The association describes it as a wild brown trout fishery with natural fish that are never restocked, and it is fly only.
Welsh Water, which owns the estate, says the permit covers 20 km of shoreline except a small fish and wildlife conservation area at the top end. The Claerwen ticket also covers the feeder streams and a small group of upland lakes far from the road, Llyn Gynon, Llyn Carw and the two Cerrigllwydion pools, which need a long walk. Welsh Water excludes Llyn Gwngu, Llyn Fyrddon Fach, Llyn Fyrddon Fawr and Llyn Du. The fishing season runs from 20 March to 17 October and there are no boats or float tubes.
In 2026 the day permit is £18 and the season permit £75. The limit is 4 fish, then catch and release. The position shown is approximate.
How you can fish here
- Methods
- Fly Only
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
Day tickets
- Claerwen day permit, 4 fish 4 fish, then C&R · 20 Mar to 17 Oct Fish limit 4, then catch and release; catch and release is also allowed with barbless hooks. Fly only. Season 20 March to 17 October. OAP and disabled anglers pay £18 a day and £65 a season; juniors pay £4 a day or £25 for a season, which covers all the association’s waters. Updated 28 February 2026.
- £18 per day
Season and syndicate rods
- Claerwen season permit, 4 fish 4 fish, then C&R · 20 Mar to 17 Oct Fish limit 4, then catch and release; catch and release is also allowed with barbless hooks. Fly only. Season 20 March to 17 October. OAP and disabled anglers pay £18 a day and £65 a season; juniors pay £4 a day or £25 for a season, which covers all the association’s waters. Updated 28 February 2026.
- £75 per season
Day tickets and booking
- RE Rhayader and Elan Valley Angling Association Day tickets
Day tickets
Permits are sold at Hafod Hardware in East Street, D. Powell Newsagents in West Street and the Elan Valley Visitor Centre. The Visitor Centre sells the same permits.
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Prices by date
Fishing details
- Water type
- Stillwater
- Size
- 900 acres
- Lake
- 1
- Boat fishing
- Bank only
Stocking and fish species
Rules and policies
Fishing rules for Claerwen Reservoir
Fly fishing only. A Natural Resources Wales rod licence and an association permit are both needed. Fish limit 4, then catch and release; catch and release is allowed with barbless hooks. Season 20 March to 17 October. The conservation area at the top end of the reservoir is closed to fishing. No boats or float tubes, no camping and no fires. Buying a permit means accepting the association’s risk statement.
Where you'll fish
Location
Approximate locationExact location is hidden at the owner's request..
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FAQ
Claerwen Reservoir FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Claerwen Reservoir, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on Claerwen Reservoir at any one time?
02What species can I expect to catch on Claerwen Reservoir?
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?
Worth a read
£18 for 4 fish, then C&R
Out of season, from March
