River Elwy · Denbighshire
River Elwy, Pont y Ddol
Club members only Season 3 Mar to 17 Oct
Club members only
Membership is open, so joining is the straightforward route on.
About River Elwy, Pont y Ddol
Pont y Ddol is a long beat on the River Elwy above and below Pont y Ddol road bridge, owned by Rhyl and St Asaph Angling Association, about 2,900m of left bank. The association says it often yields fish and that sea trout and salmon reach it sooner than you might expect given the right water, with some nice pools and runs, and a walk to reach some of them. The stretch upstream of the bridge is strictly for members.
Booking is not required, and day tickets are not sold, so this beat is fished by members. Parking is at Ddol Farm, where the river is reached on foot down the drive, or at a members’ area near the bridge with a rough track that needs a 4x4. There is a restricted area below the power lines downstream of Rock Pool where fishing is not allowed. The beat sits on the Denbighshire and Conwy boundary, and 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 Elwy, Pont y Ddol
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 Elwy.
Conditions on the River Elwy
The river
The River Elwy, Afon Elwy in Welsh, is a river in north east Wales and a tributary of the River Clwyd. The source is sometimes given as the northern flank of Moel Seisiog, south east of Llanrwst, but…
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FAQ
River Elwy, Pont y Ddol FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing River Elwy, Pont y Ddol, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on River Elwy, Pont y Ddol at any one time?
02What species can I expect to catch on River Elwy, Pont y Ddol?
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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