3 species listed
Anglers here can target brown trout, sea trout and salmon.
1 club or syndicate
Membership water on the River Elwy, some with day tickets alongside.
1 tributary feed it
Each has its own page, with beats where we list them.
About the River Elwy
The River Elwy, Afon Elwy in Welsh, is a river in north east Wales and a tributary of the River Clwyd. The source is sometimes given as the northern flank of Moel Seisiog, south east of Llanrwst, but the river only takes the name Elwy at the village of Llangernyw, where the Afon Cledwen, Afon Collen and Afon Gallen meet.
It flows east through Llanfair Talhaiarn, and a few miles below the village the Afon Aled joins it. After Bont-newydd it turns north again and runs through St Asaph, in Welsh Llanelwy, the church enclosure on the Elwy. It meets the Clwyd about halfway between St Asaph and Rhuddlan, and the two rivers can often be seen flowing side by side for several miles. The lower valley holds caves of great archaeological interest, among them Pontnewydd Cave, which held the most north westerly Neanderthal remains found in Britain.
The Elwy is well known for its sea trout (sewin), and it has a run of Atlantic salmon and wild brown trout.
Check the details for the stretch you plan to fish.
Where the River Elwy 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 Elwy
Browse all 1 beatBrowse day tickets, syndicate rods, and permit fishing on the River Elwy. Each beat listing includes pricing, species, and booking details.
Clubs and syndicates on the River Elwy
1 clubMembership bodies holding water on the River Elwy. 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 Elwy 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 Elwy at a glance
- Source
- Llangernyw, where the Afon Cledwen, Afon Collen and Afon Gallen meet
- Mouth
- River Clwyd, between St Asaph and Rhuddlan
- Country
- United Kingdom
Tributaries
Rivers that feed the River Elwy.
FAQ
River Elwy FAQs
Common questions about fishing the River Elwy, from day tickets and seasons to what to expect on the bank.
01Can I fish the River Elwy?
02How much does it cost to fish the River Elwy?
03When is the fishing season on the River Elwy?
04What fish can I catch in the River Elwy?
05Do I need a licence to fish the River Elwy?
Worth a read
1 bookable beat
On the River Elwy
