River Elwy · Conwy
River Elwy, Kinmel Beats and Ddol Farm
Club members only Season 3 Mar to 17 Oct
Club members only
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About River Elwy, Kinmel Beats and Ddol Farm
The club’s Elwy water is a run of beats on the Kinmel Estate and at Ddol Farm, near Pont y Ddol, Pont Meredydd and Pont y Gwyddel. Kinmel Beat 1 is just over half a mile of right bank only, shared with one Wirral Game rod, with the Black Pool just into the second field. Kinmel Beat 2 is one and a half miles of mostly double bank, and Kinmel Beat 3 is another one and a half miles of mostly double bank, with the Bridge Pool and Sheepdip Pool and left bank only on the lowest stretch below the weir above Pont Meredydd. Ddol Farm has classic spate river water of fast runs over boulders and large stones, with a pool at the top of the beat, two towards the middle and one at the end. Salmon may be taken from the pools later in the season and sea trout at night, with the odd decent wild brown trout.
There is parking at each beat, mostly in field gateways, and the club warns of an occasional dangerous bull in the fields at Kinmel Beat 3. The club’s pages give grid references rather than pins, so the position shown is approximate, and this water is in Conwy.
How you can fish here
- Methods
- Fly Only, Spinning, Bait
How to book
Club and membership details
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Membership
Members only. Membership is applied for through the club’s Clubmate page and costs £170 for a full adult, £30 for a full time student under 25 and nothing for juniors under 16, with a waiting list if the club is full.
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Fishing details
- Water type
- Tributary
Stocking and fish species
Rules and policies
Fishing rules for River Elwy, Kinmel Beats and Ddol Farm
Club members only, with a Natural Resources Wales rod licence. Rivers Clwyd, Elwy, Clywedog and Wheeler: salmon, fly 20 March to 17 October, spinning 20 March to 30 September, permitted baits 1 to 30 September, all salmon returned uninjured. 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. 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. Members may invite up to two guests a day.
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, Kinmel Beats and Ddol Farm FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing River Elwy, Kinmel Beats and Ddol Farm, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on River Elwy, Kinmel Beats and Ddol Farm at any one time?
02What species can I expect to catch on River Elwy, Kinmel Beats and Ddol Farm?
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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