Fly Fishing on the River Afon Gwyrfai

1 beat

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

About the River Afon Gwyrfai

The Afon Gwyrfai is a short river in Gwynedd, flowing for half of its length through Snowdonia National Park. It leaves Llyn y Gader and runs north through the small village of Rhyd-ddu to enter the south eastern end of Llyn Cwellyn. Below the lake it flows north west past Betws Garmon, leaves the national park, and carries on past the southern edge of Waunfawr and through Bontnewydd to Foryd Bay, whose tidal channel opens into the western end of the Menai Strait.

Where the Afon Gwyrfai 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 Gwyrfai

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

Afon Gwyrfai

Afon Gwyrfai, Betws Garmon to Waunfawr

On enquiry

Clubs and syndicates on the Afon Gwyrfai

1 club

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

Club · Gwynedd

Seiont, Gwyrfai and Llyfni Fishing Society

On request 13 stretches

Fish species

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

Salmon

Sea Trout

River Afon Gwyrfai at a glance

Source: Llyn y Gader
Mouth: Foryd Bay, Menai Strait
Country: United Kingdom

FAQ

Afon Gwyrfai FAQs

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

01Can I fish the Afon Gwyrfai?

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 Gwyrfai, and each beat page shows who runs the water and how to book.

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

Prices vary by beat, season, and how many rods share the water. Whatever you book, an Environment Agency rod licence is needed on top of the ticket.

03When is the fishing season on the Afon Gwyrfai?

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 Gwyrfai?

Beats on the Afon Gwyrfai list sea trout, salmon. 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 Gwyrfai?

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.