Fly Fishing on the River Tawe
2 beats
2 species listed
Anglers here can target brown trout and salmon.
1 tributary feed it
Each has its own page, with beats where we list them.
About the River Tawe
The River Tawe is about 30 miles long. It rises below Llyn y Fan Fawr in the Black Mountain, the westernmost range of the Brecon Beacons National Park, and flows east at first before turning south, then south west, through Ystradgynlais, Ystalyfera, Pontardawe and Clydach to the sea at Swansea. Its main tributaries are the Afon Twrch and the Upper and Lower Clydach rivers. Only the upper river is in Powys.
Large salmon run up the Tawe to spawn, and trout are plentiful. The headwaters below Llyn y Fan are small wild brown trout water, fished with the fly, and the best of the trout fishing is usually in the afternoons in March, April and May.
Check the details for the stretch you plan to fish.
Where the River Tawe 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 Tawe
Browse all 2 beatsBrowse day tickets, syndicate rods, and permit fishing on the River Tawe. Each beat listing includes pricing, species, and booking details.
Fish species
Anglers on the River Tawe can target brown trout and salmon. Brown trout dominate most beats here; grayling, sea trout, and salmon appear on certain rivers and seasons.
River Tawe at a glance
- Length
- 30 miles
- Source
- Below Llyn y Fan Fawr, Black Mountain
- Mouth
- Swansea Bay at Swansea
- Country
- United Kingdom
Tributaries
Rivers that feed the River Tawe.
FAQ
River Tawe FAQs
Common questions about fishing the River Tawe, from day tickets and seasons to what to expect on the bank.
01Can I fish the River Tawe?
02How much does it cost to fish the River Tawe?
03When is the fishing season on the River Tawe?
04What fish can I catch in the River Tawe?
05Do I need a licence to fish the River Tawe?
Worth a read
2 bookable beats
On the River Tawe
