Fly Fishing on the River Afon Rhyd-hir

1 beat

1 beat sells day tickets
You can book a day rod on the Afon Rhyd-hir without joining a club or syndicate.
1 club or syndicate
Membership water on the Afon Rhyd-hir, some with day tickets alongside.

About the River Afon Rhyd-hir

The Afon Rhyd-hir is a short river on the Llŷn peninsula, its name meaning river of the long ford. Its headwaters gather south of Llithfaen and flow south past Llannor, approaching Pwllheli from the west. It is joined by the Afon Penrhos immediately west of the town, a stream that begins around the bog of Cors Geirch national nature reserve, and it joins the Afon Erch in the tidal basin of Pwllheli harbour.

Where the Afon Rhyd-hir 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 Rhyd-hir

Browse all 1 beat

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

Afon Rhyd-hir

Afon Rhydhir, Pwllheli

On enquiry

Clubs and syndicates on the Afon Rhyd-hir

1 club

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

Association · Gwynedd

Pwllheli and District Angling Association

On request 3 stretches

River Afon Rhyd-hir at a glance

Source: South of Llithfaen, Llŷn
Mouth: Pwllheli harbour, joining the Afon Erch
Country: United Kingdom

FAQ

Afon Rhyd-hir FAQs

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

01Can I fish the Afon Rhyd-hir?

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 Rhyd-hir, and each beat page shows who runs the water and how to book.

02How much does it cost to fish the Afon Rhyd-hir?

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 Rhyd-hir?

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 Rhyd-hir?

Wild brown trout are the mainstay of most chalk streams, with grayling on many rivers. 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 Rhyd-hir?

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.