2 beats sell day tickets
You can book a day rod on the River Conwy without joining a club or syndicate.
3 species listed
Anglers here can target brown trout, sea trout and salmon.
2 clubs and syndicates
Membership water on the River Conwy, some with day tickets alongside.
About the River Conwy
The River Conwy, Afon Conwy in Welsh, is a river in north Wales of about 34 miles. It rises on the Migneint moor, where a number of small streams flow into Llyn Conwy, and runs generally north, taking in the Machno and the Afon Lledr before it reaches Betws-y-Coed, where the Llugwy joins it. From there it flows through Llanrwst, Trefriw and Dolgarrog to Conwy Bay at the town of Conwy. On spring tides it is tidal as far as Tan-lan, near Llanrwst.
The upper catchment sits on acid rock and the water is often stained brown, while the valley below Betws-y-Coed is wide and fertile. The river falls in cascades through the Conwy Falls and the Lledr Gorge, and an artificial fish pass built in the 1990s lets migratory fish reach the water above the falls.
The Conwy is noted for its salmon and sea trout (sewin). Sea trout fish best in July and August, salmon run from the summer, and wild brown trout are in the river too.
Check the details for the stretch you plan to fish.
Where the River Conwy 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 River Conwy
Browse all 2 beatsBrowse day tickets, syndicate rods, and permit fishing on the River Conwy. Each beat listing includes pricing, species, and booking details.
Clubs and syndicates on the River Conwy
2 clubsMembership bodies holding water on the River Conwy. Some sell day tickets alongside membership, others are open to members only, and a few run a waiting list.
Fish species
Anglers on the River Conwy 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.
River Conwy at a glance
- Length
- 34 miles
- Source
- Migneint moor, where small streams flow into Llyn Conwy
- Mouth
- Conwy Bay, at Conwy
- Country
- United Kingdom
Tributaries
Rivers that feed the River Conwy.
FAQ
River Conwy FAQs
Common questions about fishing the River Conwy, from day tickets and seasons to what to expect on the bank.
01Can I fish the River Conwy?
02How much does it cost to fish the River Conwy?
03When is the fishing season on the River Conwy?
04What fish can I catch in the River Conwy?
05Do I need a licence to fish the River Conwy?
Worth a read
2 bookable beats
On the River Conwy
