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3 species listed
Anglers here can target brown trout, sea trout and salmon.
About the River Neath
The River Neath, Afon Nedd in Welsh, is a river of about 19 miles in south Wales. It starts at Pontneddfechan, where the Nedd Fechan and the Mellte meet, and the headwaters rise in the Brecon Beacons National Park. From there it runs south west down the Vale of Neath, past Glynneath and Aberdulais, to the town of Neath and on to Briton Ferry and Baglan Bay.
The River Dulais is its only major tributary. The Dulais is mainly a brown trout stream, as Aberdulais Falls form a natural barrier to fish coming up from the sea.
On the Neath itself there is stocked brown trout, and the river has runs of sea trout and some salmon. The sea trout are the better known of the two, with a ten year average of 491 rod caught fish a year to 2009. Sea trout and salmon arrive from July onwards, and summer night fishing for sewin can be very good. The sea trout season runs from 20 March to 17 October, and every sea trout must be returned before 1 May.
Check the details for the stretch you plan to fish.
Where the River Neath runs
The river's course with every beat and fishery we list on it. Click a marker to read about that water.
River Neath at a glance
- Length
- 19 miles
- Source
- Pontneddfechan, where the Nedd Fechan and the Mellte meet
- Mouth
- Baglan Bay, below Briton Ferry
- Country
- United Kingdom
Conditions now
Fish species
Anglers on the River Neath 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.
Fishing Beats on the River Neath
Browse all 1 beatBrowse day tickets, syndicate rods, and permit fishing on the River Neath. Each beat listing includes pricing, species, and booking details.
FAQ
River Neath FAQs
Common questions about fishing the River Neath, from day tickets and seasons to what to expect on the bank.
01Can I fish the River Neath?
02How much does it cost to fish the River Neath?
03When is the fishing season on the River Neath?
04What fish can I catch in the River Neath?
05Do I need a licence to fish the River Neath?
Worth a read
1 bookable beat
On the River Neath
