Fly Fishing on the Upper Clydach River

1 beat

1 beat sells day tickets

You can book a day rod on the Upper Clydach River without joining a club or syndicate.
1 club or syndicate

Membership water on the Upper Clydach River, some with day tickets alongside.

About the Upper Clydach River

The Upper Clydach River, Afon Clydach Uchaf in Welsh, is a small tributary of the River Tawe. It rises to the south of Cwmgors and runs down through Cwmdu Glen to join the Tawe at Pontardawe.

Where the Upper Clydach River runs

The river's course with every beat and fishery we list on it. Click a marker to read about that water.

Upper Clydach River at a glance

Source: South of Cwmgors
Mouth: River Tawe, at Pontardawe
Tributary of: River Tawe
Country: United Kingdom

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Fishing Beats on the Upper Clydach River

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Browse day tickets, syndicate rods, and permit fishing on the Upper Clydach River. Each beat listing includes pricing, species, and booking details.

Upper Clydach River

Upper Clydach River, Pontardawe and Swansea AS

£10 per rod

Clubs and syndicates on the Upper Clydach River

1 club

Membership bodies holding water on the Upper Clydach River. Some sell day tickets alongside membership, others are open to members only, and a few run a waiting list.

Club · Carmarthenshire, Neath Port Talbot, Powys, Swansea

Pontardawe and Swansea Angling Society

£30–£85/yr 5 stretches

FAQ

Upper Clydach River FAQs

Common questions about fishing the Upper Clydach River, from day tickets and seasons to what to expect on the bank.

01Can I fish the Upper Clydach River?

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 Upper Clydach River, and each beat page shows who runs the water and how to book.

02How much does it cost to fish the Upper Clydach River?

Day tickets on the Upper Clydach River start around £10. Whatever you book, an Environment Agency rod licence is needed on top of the ticket.

03When is the fishing season on the Upper Clydach River?

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 Upper Clydach River?

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 Upper Clydach River?

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.