River Wye · Powys

Dolgau

£27 today Up to 4 rods

Passport scheme
Check the booking details below before you travel.
Catch and release
Fish are returned to the water.
1 mile of fishing
On the River Wye.

About Dolgau

Dolgau is a mile of the upper Wye, single bank above the bridge and double bank below it, about two miles south of Rhayader and ten miles north of Builth Wells. It has several classic salmon pools, the best of the salmon fishing tending to come later in the season, and the Passport says this part of the river is especially known for grayling and is a good bet for a fish of 50cm or more in late summer and early autumn.

How you can fish here

Methods: Fly Only
Wading: Wading allowed

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 Day ticket · 1 Jan to 31 Dec: £38 per day
Trout day ticket Day ticket · 1 Jan to 31 Dec: £27 per day

Day tickets and guided days

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The Fishing Passport Day tickets & guiding

Day tickets

Salmon day ticket £38 and trout day ticket £27 on the Passport’s beat page in October 2026; winter grayling listed at £27; block booking £108; up to four tickets a day. Booked through the Fishing Passport.
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£27–£38 Book

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Day rate, hover a day for the ticket

How Dolgau compares on the River WyeThese figures come from the day-ticket prices we've been able to gather for beats on this river. A lot of fishing is let by the season, through a syndicate or by arrangement, and those rates never show up here. Read this as a rough guide to what a day tends to cost, not a full survey of the river. Check with the fishery or agent before you book.

Typical, lowest and highest full-day rod, from 27 beats with published day rates

typical (median) cheapest to dearest beat this beat

Day tickets on the River Wye run from £15 to £50. The typical full-day rate is around £25, peaking in March.

Compare with other rivers

Fishing details

Rods: Up to 4
Length: 1 miles
Water type: Main river

Stocking and fish species

Brown Trout

Grayling

Salmon

Rules and policies

Catch & release

EA rod licence required

Dogs allowed

Ghillie available

Ghillie required

Fishing rules for Dolgau

Fly fishing only. Catch and release for all species. No dogs. The beat operates a wash-off policy. Guides may only work the beat if they book a rod for themselves as well as for their clients. National byelaws apply.

Where you'll fish

Location

Approximate location

Exact location is hidden at the owner's request. This beat is on the River Wye.

Conditions on the River Wye

The river

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All beats on the River Wye 36 beats

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FAQ

Dolgau FAQs

Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Dolgau, from tickets to tactics.

01How many rods are allowed on Dolgau at any one time?

Dolgau allows a maximum of 4 rods at any one time.

02What species can I expect to catch on Dolgau?

Dolgau holds Brown Trout, Grayling, Salmon. The water is unstocked, relying entirely on the wild population.

03Do I need to wade, or can I fish from the bank?

Wading is permitted on Dolgau, though bank fishing is also possible on most sections.

04Is a ghillie available, and do I need one?

No ghillie service is listed for Dolgau — 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 Dolgau 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?

Dolgau is fished by fly_only. The fly recommendations section on the Dolgau 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 Dolgau — 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 Dolgau. 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 Wye.