3 species listed
Anglers here can target brown trout, sea trout and salmon.
1 club or syndicate
Membership water on the Afon Ogwen, some with day tickets alongside.
About the River Afon Ogwen
The Afon Ogwen is a river in north west Wales that drains some of the greatest peaks in Snowdonia before it reaches the sea on the eastern side of Bangor. Its main source is Llyn Ogwen beside the A5, fed by the Nant Gwern y Gof, the Afon Denau and the Afon Lloer. At the western end of the lake the river drops over the cataracts of Ogwen Falls and runs north through the glaciated Nant Ffrancon valley.
In the 1950s and 1960s the Nant Ffrancon stretch was straightened to drain farmland, and in the 1990s it was re-engineered to restore pools and riffles. Below it the river passes the Penrhyn slate waste tips, the village of Braichmelyn and the town of Bethesda, then runs through a wooded valley to the Menai Strait at Aberogwen.
This is a classic spate river of about seven miles. It holds sea trout (sewin), salmon and wild brown trout.
Check the details for the stretch you plan to fish.
Where the Afon Ogwen 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 Ogwen
Browse all 2 beatsBrowse day tickets, syndicate rods, and permit fishing on the Afon Ogwen. Each beat listing includes pricing, species, and booking details.
Clubs and syndicates on the Afon Ogwen
1 clubMembership bodies holding water on the Afon Ogwen. Some sell day tickets alongside membership, others are open to members only, and a few run a waiting list.
Fish species
Anglers on the Afon Ogwen 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 Afon Ogwen at a glance
- Length
- 7 miles
- Source
- Llyn Ogwen, Snowdonia
- Mouth
- Menai Strait, at Aberogwen near Bangor
- Country
- United Kingdom
FAQ
Afon Ogwen FAQs
Common questions about fishing the Afon Ogwen, from day tickets and seasons to what to expect on the bank.
01Can I fish the Afon Ogwen?
02How much does it cost to fish the Afon Ogwen?
03When is the fishing season on the Afon Ogwen?
04What fish can I catch in the Afon Ogwen?
05Do I need a licence to fish the Afon Ogwen?
Worth a read
2 bookable beats
On the Afon Ogwen
