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River Wye · Powys

Llanstephan

£24 today Up to 2 rods

  • Passport scheme

    Check the booking details below before you travel.

  • Bag limit of 2

    You may take up to 2 fish. Check the rules below.

  • 2 miles of fishing

    On the River Wye.

About Llanstephan

Llanstephan is about two miles of single bank, the left bank, on the Wye, eight miles downstream of Builth Wells. It has a variety of water and is well known for its salmon pools. Trout can be found in the rapids below Llangoed Pool and in the top half of the beat. The Passport describes excellent coarse fishing from the tail of Orchard down to Llangoed Pool, with large chub and plenty of fish of 2 to 5lb, as well as dace, grayling and the occasional barbel, and pike are present.

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
£35 per day
Trout day ticket Day ticket · 1 Jan to 31 Dec
£24 per day

Day tickets and booking

  • FP
    The Fishing Passport Day tickets

    Day tickets

    Salmon day ticket £35 and trout day ticket £24 on the Passport’s beat page in October 2026; winter grayling listed at £23.50 to £24; up to two tickets a day. Booked through the Fishing Passport.

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    £24–£35 Book

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Day rate, hover a day for the ticket

How Llanstephan compares on the River Wye

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

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

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Fishing details

Rods
Up to 2
Length
2 miles
Water type
Main river

Stocking and fish species

Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Grayling
Grayling
Salmon
Salmon

Rules and policies

Catch & release
Bag limit: 2 fish
EA rod licence required
Dogs allowed
Ghillie available
Ghillie required

Fishing rules for Llanstephan

Catch and release for salmon at all times. Limit of two fish (trout and grayling). No dogs. The beat operates a wash-off policy, and an am and pm rotation with the opposite bank from 3 March to 17 October. 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

Herefordshire · Powys · Monmouthshire

River Wye

The River Wye is the fourth longest river in the UK. It rises on Plynlimon in the Cambrian Mountains of mid Wales, only a couple of miles from the source of the Severn, and runs about 155 miles to…

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FAQ

Llanstephan FAQs

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

01How many rods are allowed on Llanstephan at any one time?
Llanstephan allows a maximum of 2 rods at any one time.
02What species can I expect to catch on Llanstephan?
Llanstephan 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 arrangements for Llanstephan 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 Llanstephan — 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 Llanstephan 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?
For most chalk stream beats on the River Wye, a 9-foot 4- or 5-weight rod with a floating line is the standard setup. The fly recommendations section on the Llanstephan 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 Llanstephan — 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 Llanstephan. 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.

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