Afon Gwyrfai · Gwynedd
Afon Gwyrfai, Betws Garmon to Waunfawr
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About Afon Gwyrfai, Betws Garmon to Waunfawr
The Afon Gwyrfai is one of the three rivers fished by the Seiont, Gwyrfai and Llyfni Fishing Society. The society describes it as a beautiful wild river, designated a Special Area of Conservation under the European Habitats Directive and left in its natural state, so that fly fishing and spinning can be a real challenge. Worm fishing is popular and good catches can be had in the right water conditions.
The society’s rivers page does not say where its stretch starts and ends. The Cwellyn Arms at Rhyd Ddu, which sells the society’s permits, describes the fishing between Betws Garmon and Waunfawr: open flats at Betws Garmon, then fast, deep water with islands and trees, where wet and dry fly can take rising trout. It calls the Gwyrfai a summer river on which sea trout and salmon can be caught up to the end of the season. The position shown is approximate.
The society’s licence page gives its river trout season as 3 March to 30 September and its river salmon season as 1 April to 17 October. Current prices are on that page.
How you can fish here
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How to book
Day tickets and booking
- SG Seiont, Gwyrfai and Llyfni Fishing Society Day tickets
Day tickets
The society’s licence page lists day, week and season permits for all its waters. The Cwellyn Arms at Rhyd Ddu sells permits on the society’s behalf.
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Rules and policies
Fishing rules for Afon Gwyrfai, Betws Garmon to Waunfawr
A society permit and a Natural Resources Wales rod licence are needed. The society’s licence page gives the river trout season as 3 March to 30 September and the river salmon season as 1 April to 17 October. The society’s rivers page does not list rules for the Gwyrfai, so check with the society before fishing.
Where you'll fish
Location
Approximate locationExact location is hidden at the owner's request. This beat is on the Afon Gwyrfai.
Conditions on the Afon Gwyrfai
The river
The Afon Gwyrfai is a short river in Gwynedd, flowing for half of its length through Snowdonia National Park. It leaves Llyn y Gader and runs north through the small village of Rhyd-ddu to enter the…
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Afon Gwyrfai, Betws Garmon to Waunfawr FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Afon Gwyrfai, Betws Garmon to Waunfawr, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on Afon Gwyrfai, Betws Garmon to Waunfawr at any one time?
02What species can I expect to catch on Afon Gwyrfai, Betws Garmon to Waunfawr?
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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