River Clwyd · Denbighshire
River Clwyd, Ysgubor y Coed to Lower Llannerch
Club members only Season 3 Mar to 17 Oct
Club members only
Membership is open, so joining is the straightforward route on.
About River Clwyd, Ysgubor y Coed to Lower Llannerch
This is a run of four members’ beats on the River Clwyd above the St Asaph water, near Tafarn y Waen: Ysgubor y Coed, Glan Clwyd, Wern Ddu and Lower Llannerch. Ysgubor y Coed is owned by Rhyl and St Asaph Angling Association, on the left bank, with a footpath down from the lane. Glan Clwyd is a short leased right bank beat of about 415m, reached by a 4x4 track. Wern Ddu is a leased beat of about 2,200m of right bank and some left bank, with a footbridge across the river and good fishing for sea trout, brown trout and salmon. Lower Llannerch is a single bank beat of about 600m of left bank downstream of Pont Llannerch.
Day tickets are not sold on any of these beats. Wern Ddu is booked through the association’s website, with the day split into 6am to 6pm and 6pm to 6am sessions and a limit of six rods, and the other three do not need booking. The position shown is approximate.
How you can fish here
- Methods
- Fly Only, Spinning, Bait
How to book
Club and membership details
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Day tickets · Membership
This water is fished by members. New adult membership is £180 for 2026 (young adult 16 to 21 £30, lake only £100, junior free with a £10 one off admin fee), applied for through the association’s website or the membership secretary, who keeps a waiting list if the membership is full.
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Fishing details
- Water type
- Tributary
Stocking and fish species
Rules and policies
Fishing rules for River Clwyd, Ysgubor y Coed to Lower Llannerch
A Natural Resources Wales rod licence and an association permit are needed, and the association car sticker is displayed. Rivers Clwyd, Elwy and Aled: salmon, fly 20 March to 17 October, spinning 20 March to 30 September, shrimp and prawn 1 to 30 September, all salmon returned uninjured, worming not permitted. Sea trout, fly 20 March to 17 October, spinning 20 March to 30 September, permitted baits 1 June to 30 September; sea trout over 60cm are returned, and members may keep one sea trout a day, two a week and ten a season, at least 9 inches. Brown trout 3 March to 30 September, at least 9 inches, catch and release recommended. The all-Wales byelaws on hooks, lures and baits apply.
Where you'll fish
Location
Approximate locationExact location is hidden at the owner's request. This beat is on the River Clwyd.
Conditions on the River Clwyd
The river
The River Clwyd, Afon Clwyd in Welsh, is a river in north east Wales of about 35 miles. It rises in the Clocaenog Forest, about five miles north west of Corwen, flows south at first and then turns…
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FAQ
River Clwyd, Ysgubor y Coed to Lower Llannerch FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing River Clwyd, Ysgubor y Coed to Lower Llannerch, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on River Clwyd, Ysgubor y Coed to Lower Llannerch at any one time?
02What species can I expect to catch on River Clwyd, Ysgubor y Coed to Lower Llannerch?
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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