River Mawddach · Gwynedd
River Mawddach, Dolgellau
Day tickets
Buy a ticket for a single day, with rates and dates further down.
About River Mawddach, Dolgellau
Dolgellau Angling Association describes the Mawddach as a fantastic river offering upland spate fishing and slow tidal pools, with a good head of both salmon and sea trout throughout its length. Fly fishing, spinning, shrimp and worm are all methods the association names, and which works depends on the conditions. Anglers must follow the local salmon and sea trout byelaws.
The association’s day ticket covers its 13 miles of river on the Mawddach and Wnion and Llyn Cynwch, and also night fishing for sea trout, from the evening until dawn. Only fly fishing is allowed at night. All salmon must be returned and brown trout under 26cm and sea trout under 30cm and over 60cm go back too. No fishing is allowed above Dolgamedd Viaduct after 30 September. The association does not publish a map or beat boundaries on its home page, so the position shown is approximate and centred near Dolgellau.
How you can fish here
- Methods
- Any Method
How to book
Day tickets and booking
- DA Dolgellau Angling Association Day tickets
Day tickets · Membership
Day tickets and season membership are bought online through the association’s Clubmate pages. Permits are also sold during opening hours at Mile End Garage, Dolgellau.
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Fishing details
- Water type
- Main river
Stocking and fish species
Rules and policies
Fishing rules for River Mawddach, Dolgellau
A Natural Resources Wales rod licence is needed as well as an association permit. Permits are not transferable and must be produced on request. Close all gates and do no damage to crops, fences or landowners’ property. Return all brown trout under 26cm, all sea trout under 30cm and over 60cm, and all salmon, with minimum injury and delay. National byelaws on catch and release, bait and hooks for salmon and sea trout apply. Only fly fishing is allowed at night on all rivers. No maggots on the rivers except on a tip fly at night. No fishing after dark on the Reed Pool. No fishing above Dolgamedd Viaduct after 30 September. Fish caught on the association’s waters must not be sold.
Where you'll fish
Location
Approximate locationExact location is hidden at the owner's request. This beat is on the River Mawddach.
Conditions on the River Mawddach
The river
The River Mawddach, Afon Mawddach in Welsh, rises in a wide area north of Dduallt in Snowdonia and is about 28 miles long. It is much branched, and many of its tributaries are of a similar size to…
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FAQ
River Mawddach, Dolgellau FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing River Mawddach, Dolgellau, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on River Mawddach, Dolgellau at any one time?
02What species can I expect to catch on River Mawddach, Dolgellau?
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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