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1 beat sells day tickets
You can book a day rod on the Ebbw River without joining a club or syndicate.
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1 species listed
Anglers here can target brown trout.
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1 club or syndicate
Membership water on the Ebbw River, some with day tickets alongside.
About the Ebbw River
The Ebbw River, Afon Ebwy in Welsh, runs from its source near Ebbw Vale about 25 miles south to the Severn Estuary below Newport, where it joins the River Usk. Upstream the Ebbw Fach joins the main river, the Ebbw Fawr, at Aberbeeg. The Sirhowy joins at Crosskeys, and the river then flows south east through Risca and the western suburbs of Newport, alongside Tredegar Park.
The tidal Ebbw joins the estuarine Usk seaward of Newport, before the Usk reaches the Severn. In the upper valleys the Ebbw Fach is itself fed by the River Tyleri, from Cwmtillery.
Today it is known as a wild brown trout river, one of the best in Wales for sheer numbers of fish. The trout average close to a pound and fish over four pounds are caught every year. There is strong fly life and good dry fly fishing, and the river has hosted Welsh fly fishing team trials and international river competitions.
Check the details for the stretch you plan to fish.
Where the Ebbw River runs
The river's course with every beat and fishery we list on it. Click a marker to read about that water.
Ebbw River at a glance
- Length
- 25 miles
- Source
- Near Ebbw Vale
- Mouth
- River Usk, below Newport
- Tributary of
- River Usk
- Country
- United Kingdom
Conditions now
Fish species
Anglers on the Ebbw River can target brown trout. Brown trout dominate most beats here; grayling, sea trout, and salmon appear on certain rivers and seasons.
Fishing Beats on the Ebbw River
Browse all 1 beatBrowse day tickets, syndicate rods, and permit fishing on the Ebbw River. Each beat listing includes pricing, species, and booking details.
Clubs and syndicates on the Ebbw River
1 clubMembership bodies holding water on the Ebbw River. Some sell day tickets alongside membership, others are open to members only, and a few run a waiting list.
Tributaries
Rivers that feed the Ebbw River.
FAQ
Ebbw River FAQs
Common questions about fishing the Ebbw River, from day tickets and seasons to what to expect on the bank.
01Can I fish the Ebbw River?
02How much does it cost to fish the Ebbw River?
03When is the fishing season on the Ebbw River?
04What fish can I catch in the Ebbw River?
05Do I need a licence to fish the Ebbw River?
Worth a read
1 bookable beat
On the Ebbw River
