River Tawe · Powys
Tawe - Beat One
Passport scheme
Passport scheme
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Catch and release
Fish are returned to the water.
2.5 miles of fishing
On the River Tawe.
About Tawe - Beat One
Tawe Beat One is about 2½ miles of wild stream brown trout fishing on the headwaters of the Tawe in the Brecon Beacons National Park, in the shadow of the mountain lake Llyn-y-Fan. Streams leading from the lake enter the main river at various points on the beat, and the Passport says it is ideal for a roving angler moving from pool to pool. It calls the brown trout fishing on the Tawe and its tributaries a well kept secret: it is very lightly fished and suits nymph and dry fly, and the river has a healthy fly life with hatches of upwings that are at times prolific.
The best fishing is in the afternoon in March, April and May, with March Brown and Large Dark Olive hatches. In summer the best of it is in the evening, when the Blue Winged Olive is the main hatch. This is club water, so exclusivity cannot be guaranteed.
It is fly fishing only, all species are catch and release, and dogs are not allowed. No night fishing or overnight camping. It is booked through the Fishing Passport.
How you can fish here
- Methods
- Fly Only
How to book
Day tickets and booking
- FP The Fishing Passport Day tickets
Day tickets
The Passport’s beat page prints no ticket price on 27 October 2026; ticket types and prices are shown when you book. Booked through the Fishing Passport.
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Fishing details
- Length
- 2.5 miles
- Water type
- Main river
Stocking and fish species
Rules and policies
Fishing rules for Tawe - Beat One
Fly fishing only. Catch and release for all species. No dogs. No night fishing or overnight camping. National byelaws apply.
Where you'll fish
Location
Approximate locationExact location is hidden at the owner's request. This beat is on the River Tawe.
Conditions on the River Tawe
The river
The River Tawe is about 30 miles long. It rises below Llyn y Fan Fawr in the Black Mountain, the westernmost range of the Brecon Beacons National Park, and flows east at first before turning south,…
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FAQ
Tawe - Beat One FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Tawe - Beat One, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on Tawe - Beat One at any one time?
02What species can I expect to catch on Tawe - Beat One?
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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