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Fly Fishing on the River Cothi

4 beats 1 fishery

  • 2 beats sell day tickets

    You can book a day rod on the River Cothi without joining a club or syndicate.

  • 2 species listed

    Anglers here can target brown trout and sea trout.

  • 3 clubs and syndicates

    Membership water on the River Cothi, some with day tickets alongside.

About the River Cothi

The River Cothi, Afon Cothi in Welsh, is the largest tributary of the River Towy and lies wholly in Carmarthenshire. It rises at Blaen Cothi, in the north of the county above Pumsaint, and flows south east before turning south west past Cwrt y cadno, Pumsaint, Abergorlech and Pont ar Gothi. It joins the Towy west of the village of Llanarthney.

Where the River Cothi 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 Cothi

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

Fisheries on the River Cothi

1 fishery available

Fishery operators offering bookable fishing on the River Cothi. Each listing covers tickets, accommodation, tuition, and equipment hire where available.

Clubs and syndicates on the River Cothi

3 clubs

Membership bodies holding water on the River Cothi. Some sell day tickets alongside membership, others are open to members only, and a few run a waiting list. Where a club's water is not listed as individual beats, it is not shown on the map above.

Fish species

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

River Cothi at a glance

Source
Blaen Cothi, north of Pumsaint
Mouth
River Towy, west of Llanarthney
Tributary of
River Towy
Country
United Kingdom

FAQ

River Cothi FAQs

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

01Can I fish the River Cothi?
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 4 beats on the River Cothi, and each beat page shows who runs the water and how to book.
02How much does it cost to fish the River Cothi?
Day tickets on the River Cothi start around ยฃ20. Whatever you book, an Environment Agency rod licence is needed on top of the ticket.
03When is the fishing season on the River Cothi?
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 River Cothi?
Beats on the River Cothi list brown trout, sea 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 River Cothi?
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.

4 bookable beats

And 1 fishery on the River Cothi

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