Fly Fishing on the River Afon Claerwen

1 beat

1 beat sells day tickets
You can book a day rod on the Afon Claerwen without joining a club or syndicate.
1 species listed
Anglers here can target brown trout.
1 club or syndicate
Membership water on the Afon Claerwen, some with day tickets alongside.

About the River Afon Claerwen

The Afon Claerwen is a river of the Elan Valley in mid Wales, and a tributary of the Elan. It is dammed to form the Claerwen Reservoir, the last of the Elan Valley reservoirs to be built, which was finished in 1952 and holds almost as much as all the others together. Water from the reservoir passes by an underground aqueduct to Caban-coch reservoir on the Elan.

Where the Afon Claerwen runs

The river's course with every beat and fishery we list on it. Click a marker to read about that water.

Fishing Beats on the Afon Claerwen

Browse all 1 beat

Browse day tickets, syndicate rods, and permit fishing on the Afon Claerwen. Each beat listing includes pricing, species, and booking details.

Afon Claerwen

River Claerwen, below the dam

£15 per rod

Clubs and syndicates on the Afon Claerwen

1 club

Membership bodies holding water on the Afon Claerwen. Some sell day tickets alongside membership, others are open to members only, and a few run a waiting list.

Association · Powys

Rhayader and Elan Valley Angling Association

On request 7 stretches

Fish species

Anglers on the Afon Claerwen can target brown trout. Brown trout dominate most beats here; grayling, sea trout, and salmon appear on certain rivers and seasons.

Brown Trout

River Afon Claerwen at a glance

Mouth: River Elan, Elan Valley
Tributary of: River Elan
Country: United Kingdom

FAQ

Afon Claerwen FAQs

Common questions about fishing the Afon Claerwen, from day tickets and seasons to what to expect on the bank.

01Can I fish the Afon Claerwen?

Much of the water is privately managed, but plenty of it is open to visiting anglers through day tickets, syndicate places, and club memberships. FishingBeats lists 1 beat on the Afon Claerwen, and each beat page shows who runs the water and how to book.

02How much does it cost to fish the Afon Claerwen?

Day tickets on the Afon Claerwen start around £15. Whatever you book, an Environment Agency rod licence is needed on top of the ticket.

03When is the fishing season on the Afon Claerwen?

The statutory trout season varies by region: on the Hampshire chalk streams such as the Test and Itchen it runs 3 April to 31 October, while rivers in the Thames catchment, including the Kennet, close on 30 September. Many fisheries set shorter dates of their own within that window, and grayling fishing carries on through the winter on many beats. Check the permit dates on each beat page before you book.

04What fish can I catch in the Afon Claerwen?

Beats on the Afon Claerwen list brown trout. The mix varies from beat to beat, so check the species on the page for the water you want to fish.

05Do I need a licence to fish the Afon Claerwen?

Yes. Anyone aged 13 or over fishing for trout, salmon, or coarse fish in England needs a valid Environment Agency rod licence, bought online in daily, weekly, or annual form. It's separate from the beat ticket or syndicate fee, so factor it in before you go.