River Irfon · Powys
Upper Irfon
Passport scheme
Passport scheme
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Catch and release
Fish are returned to the water.
Double bank
You can fish from both banks.
About Upper Irfon
The Upper Irfon is more than two and a half miles of single and double bank fishing just north of the spa town of Llanwrtyd Wells. It flows through one of the most picturesque valleys in the upper Wye system, and the Passport calls it a noticeably improving wild trout fishery, with grayling now starting to appear in this part of the river. The Passport suggests a rod of 7 to 8 feet rated 2 to 5 weight.
Two local accommodation providers reserve the right to fish a house rod, though this is only very rarely taken up.
It is fly fishing only, all species are catch and release, and dogs are not allowed. Waders, nets and tackle must be sprayed with Virkon before and after fishing. It is a Wild Stream beat: it is booked through the Fishing Passport, or fished on a Wild Stream Season Permit.
How you can fish here
- Methods
- Fly Only
- Banks
- Double bank
How to book
Day tickets and booking
- FP The Fishing Passport Day tickets
Day tickets
Part of the Passport’s Wild Streams: book a day ahead online or by phone (bookings close at 6pm the day before), or fish it on a Wild Stream Season Permit, which for 2026 costs £100 for one rod or £140 for two.
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Fishing details
- Length
- 2.5 miles
- Water type
- Main river
Stocking and fish species
Rules and policies
Fishing rules for Upper Irfon
Fly fishing only. Catch and release for all species. No dogs. National byelaws apply. Waders, nets and tackle must be sprayed with Virkon before and after fishing.
Where you'll fish
Location
Approximate locationExact location is hidden at the owner's request. This beat is on the River Irfon.
Conditions on the River Irfon
The river
The River Irfon, Afon Irfon in Welsh, rises on the upper slopes of Bryn Garw in the Cambrian Mountains, in the area known as the Desert of Wales. It runs through the Abergwesyn valley, past the Nant…
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FAQ
Upper Irfon FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Upper Irfon, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on Upper Irfon at any one time?
02What species can I expect to catch on Upper Irfon?
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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