River Wnion · Gwynedd
River Wnion, Dolgellau
Day tickets
Buy a ticket for a single day, with rates and dates further down.
About River Wnion, Dolgellau
The Wnion is the largest tributary of the Mawddach. Dolgellau Angling Association fishes it from the lower tidal Junction Pool, where it meets the Mawddach, up through the town of Dolgellau to what it calls a narrow boulder strewn upland spate fishery. Sea trout are the main quarry, a number of salmon run the river and there is always the wild brown trout on offer, the association says, if you are careful.
The association’s day ticket covers its 13 miles of river on the Wnion and Mawddach 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. The association does not publish a map or beat boundaries on its home page, so the position shown is approximate and centred on the town.
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
- Tributary
Stocking and fish species
Rules and policies
Fishing rules for River Wnion, 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 Wnion.
Conditions on the River Wnion
The river
The River Wnion is a river in the south east of Gwynedd of about 12 miles. It begins high on the slopes of Aran Benllyn, some five miles south of Llanuwchllyn, and flows south west past Rhyd-y-main…
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FAQ
River Wnion, Dolgellau FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing River Wnion, Dolgellau, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on River Wnion, Dolgellau at any one time?
02What species can I expect to catch on River Wnion, 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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