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Fly Fishing on the River Marteg

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  • 1 beat sells day tickets

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

  • 3 species listed

    Anglers here can target brown trout, grayling and salmon.

  • 1 club or syndicate

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

About the River Marteg

The River Marteg, Afon Marteg in Welsh, is a river in Powys about 9 miles (15 km) long. It flows south west to join the Wye at Pont Marteg, about 3 miles above Rhayader. Fishing is available, with permits, for brown trout, chub, dace, grayling and pike, and the river has a run of spawning Atlantic salmon in the autumn.

Where the River Marteg 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 Marteg

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

Clubs and syndicates on the River Marteg

1 club

Membership bodies holding water on the River Marteg. 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 Marteg can target brown trout, grayling and salmon. Brown trout dominate most beats here; grayling, sea trout, and salmon appear on certain rivers and seasons.

River Marteg at a glance

Length
9 miles
Mouth
River Wye at Pont Marteg, above Rhayader
Tributary of
River Wye
Country
United Kingdom

FAQ

River Marteg FAQs

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

01Can I fish the River Marteg?
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 River Marteg, and each beat page shows who runs the water and how to book.
02How much does it cost to fish the River Marteg?
Day tickets on the River Marteg start around ยฃ15. Whatever you book, an Environment Agency rod licence is needed on top of the ticket.
03When is the fishing season on the River Marteg?
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 Marteg?
Beats on the River Marteg list brown trout, grayling, 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 River Marteg?
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.

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