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1 beat sells day tickets
You can book a day rod on the Sirhowy River without joining a club or syndicate.
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1 species listed
Anglers here can target brown trout.
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1 club or syndicate
Membership water on the Sirhowy River, some with day tickets alongside.
About the Sirhowy River
The Sirhowy River, Afon Sirhywi in Welsh, is about 19 miles long and runs through the South Wales Coalfield. It rises at about 1,500 feet on the slopes of Cefn Pyllau-duon above Tredegar, runs into the Siôn-Sieffre Reservoir at Trefil, and turns south through Tredegar to Blackwood and Pontllanfraith. Below Cwmfelinfach it swings east, passes Wattsville and joins the Ebbw below Crosskeys, where it loses its name. The catchment covers 76 square kilometres.
The Sirhowy powered a new iron industry between 1757 and 1800, and the valley took its name from the river. Its industrial past is behind it, and it is now described as being in pristine health.
It is a small river hidden deep in the valleys, with deep pools and root-lined runs. The trout are wild and brown, mostly 8 to 12 inches, with the occasional fish of two pounds or more. The river is quick to clear after a spate and can be fishable when larger neighbours are not. Early spring brings a notable hatch of March Browns, and upwings and caddis follow as the weather warms.
Check the details for the stretch you plan to fish.
Where the Sirhowy River runs
The river's course with every beat and fishery we list on it. Click a marker to read about that water.
Sirhowy River at a glance
- Length
- 19 miles
- Source
- Slopes of Cefn Pyllau-duon, above Tredegar
- Mouth
- Ebbw River, below Crosskeys
- Tributary of
- Ebbw River
- Country
- United Kingdom
Conditions now
Fish species
Anglers on the Sirhowy River can target brown trout. Brown trout dominate most beats here; grayling, sea trout, and salmon appear on certain rivers and seasons.
Fishing Beats on the Sirhowy River
Browse all 1 beatBrowse day tickets, syndicate rods, and permit fishing on the Sirhowy River. Each beat listing includes pricing, species, and booking details.
Clubs and syndicates on the Sirhowy River
1 clubMembership bodies holding water on the Sirhowy River. Some sell day tickets alongside membership, others are open to members only, and a few run a waiting list.
FAQ
Sirhowy River FAQs
Common questions about fishing the Sirhowy River, from day tickets and seasons to what to expect on the bank.
01Can I fish the Sirhowy River?
02How much does it cost to fish the Sirhowy River?
03When is the fishing season on the Sirhowy River?
04What fish can I catch in the Sirhowy River?
05Do I need a licence to fish the Sirhowy River?
Worth a read
1 bookable beat
On the Sirhowy River
