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3 species listed
Anglers here can target brown trout, sea trout and salmon.
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1 club or syndicate
Membership water on the River Afan, some with day tickets alongside.
About the River Afan
The River Afan, Afon Afan in Welsh, rises on the northern slopes of Mynydd Llangeinwyr, east of Blaengwynfi, and runs south west, roughly parallel to the River Neath. It passes Cymmer and Afan Argoed Country Park, takes in the River Pelenna at Pontrhydyfen, and then turns south through Cwmafan to Port Talbot. The name Aberafan means the mouth of the Afan.
For most of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries the river was badly polluted by the coal and iron industries. Better regulation and the clean up of old mine water in the 1960s and 1970s brought it back, and weirs on the river have been made passable for fish.
It is a steep, flashy river. Through the lower valley the channel is hemmed in by brick and concrete walls in places, with natural pools and riffles between. Salmon run the river in modest numbers. Sea trout come in from May, with the bulk of the run in midsummer, and most anglers target them. Small wild brown trout are found throughout.
Check the details for the stretch you plan to fish.
Where the River Afan runs
The river's course with every beat and fishery we list on it. Click a marker to read about that water.
River Afan at a glance
- Source
- Northern slopes of Mynydd Llangeinwyr, east of Blaengwynfi
- Mouth
- Port Talbot (Aberafan)
- Country
- United Kingdom
Conditions now
Fish species
Anglers on the River Afan can target brown trout, sea trout and salmon. Brown trout dominate most beats here; grayling, sea trout, and salmon appear on certain rivers and seasons.
Fishing Beats on the River Afan
Browse all 1 beatBrowse day tickets, syndicate rods, and permit fishing on the River Afan. Each beat listing includes pricing, species, and booking details.
Clubs and syndicates on the River Afan
1 clubMembership bodies holding water on the River Afan. Some sell day tickets alongside membership, others are open to members only, and a few run a waiting list.
FAQ
River Afan FAQs
Common questions about fishing the River Afan, from day tickets and seasons to what to expect on the bank.
01Can I fish the River Afan?
02How much does it cost to fish the River Afan?
03When is the fishing season on the River Afan?
04What fish can I catch in the River Afan?
05Do I need a licence to fish the River Afan?
Worth a read
1 bookable beat
On the River Afan
