Fly Fishing on the River Towy
18 beats 1 fishery Day rod £20–£120
5 beats sell day tickets
You can book a day rod on the River Towy without joining a club or syndicate.
A typical day is £20
From £20 to £120, across 5 beats with published day rates.
3 species listed
Anglers here can target brown trout, sea trout and salmon.
About the River Towy
The River Towy, Afon Tywi in Welsh, is one of the longest rivers flowing entirely within Wales, at about 75 miles. It rises on the lower slopes of Crug Gynan in the Cambrian Mountains and runs through the hills of the Tywi Forest, where it forms the boundary between Ceredigion and Powys. About six miles from its source the flow is held back by the Llyn Brianne reservoir, built in 1972 to store winter rain and release it in dry spells. Below the dam the river turns south west through Carmarthenshire, passing Llandovery and Llandeilo, and takes in the Cothi and the Gwili before it reaches Carmarthen and the sea in Carmarthen Bay.
The Towy is a national draw for big sea trout (sewin), the sea going form of the brown trout, which come in each spring and early summer. It is thought to produce more double figure sea trout than any other river in Britain. There is also a substantial run of Atlantic salmon in summer and autumn, and resident brown trout, along with pike and eels.
Check the details for the stretch you plan to fish.
Where the River Towy 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 Towy
Browse all 18 beatsBrowse day tickets, syndicate rods, and permit fishing on the River Towy. Each beat listing includes pricing, species, and booking details.
River Towy
Abercothi, Towy and Cothi
£50 per rod
River Towy
Glanyrafon, Golden Grove
On enquiry 5 rods
River Towy
Cilsane, Golden Grove
On enquiry 5 rods
River Towy
Dryslwyn Castle, Golden Grove
On enquiry 5 rods
River Towy
Lower Ro Fawr, Golden Grove
On enquiry 5 rods
River Towy
River Towy, Abermarlais
£20 per rod
River Towy
Upper Ro Fawr, Golden Grove
On enquiry 5 rods
River Towy
River Towy, Glantowy lay-by
£20 per rod
River Towy
River Towy, Llwynfortune (Dai Boots)
£20 per rod
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River Towy, Pump House
£20 per rod
River Towy
River Towy, Lower Dryslwyn Castle
On enquiry
Fisheries on the River Towy
1 fishery availableFishery operators offering bookable fishing on the River Towy. Each listing covers tickets, accommodation, tuition, and equipment hire where available.
Clubs and syndicates on the River Towy
4 clubsMembership bodies holding water on the River Towy. Some sell day tickets alongside membership, others are open to members only, and a few run a waiting list.
Club · Carmarthenshire
Carmarthen and District Angling Club
On request 8 stretches
Association · Carmarthenshire
Cross Hands and District Angling Association
£5–£80/yr 5 stretches
Association · Carmarthenshire
Llandeilo Angling Association
On request 1 stretch
Association · Carmarthenshire, Powys
Llandovery Angling Association
On request 4 stretches
Fish species
Anglers on the River Towy 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 Towy at a glance
- Length
- 75 miles
- Source
- Crug Gynan, Cambrian Mountains
- Mouth
- Carmarthen Bay, below Llansteffan
- Country
- United Kingdom
Tributaries
Rivers that feed the River Towy.
FAQ
River Towy FAQs
Common questions about fishing the River Towy, from day tickets and seasons to what to expect on the bank.
01Can I fish the River Towy?
02How much does it cost to fish the River Towy?
03When is the fishing season on the River Towy?
04What fish can I catch in the River Towy?
05Do I need a licence to fish the River Towy?
Worth a read
£20 typical day
Day rods from £20 to £120
