1 beat sells day tickets
You can book a day rod on the River Ystwyth without joining a club or syndicate.
3 species listed
Anglers here can target brown trout, sea trout and salmon.
1 club or syndicate
Membership water on the River Ystwyth, some with day tickets alongside.
About the River Ystwyth
The River Ystwyth, Afon Ystwyth in Welsh, is a river in Ceredigion with a main stem of about 20 miles and a catchment of 75 square miles. It rises from a number of streams, among them the Afon Diliw, on the western slopes of Plynlimon on the border of Ceredigion and Powys, and flows west through Cwm Ystwyth, Pont-rhyd-y-groes and Llanilar before it reaches Cardigan Bay in the harbour at Aberystwyth.
The valley is sparsely populated today but was busy in earlier centuries, when silver, lead and zinc were mined here from Roman times. The mines are closed, though seepage from old workings still leaves metals in the water, and Natural Resources Wales has set up a wetland near the old Frongoch mine to treat it. The landscape at Hafod, laid out from 1783, drew visitors including Coleridge.
The River Ystwyth is known as a sewin river, with some salmon and brown trout as well.
Check the details for the stretch you plan to fish.
Where the River Ystwyth 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 Ystwyth
Browse all 2 beatsBrowse day tickets, syndicate rods, and permit fishing on the River Ystwyth. Each beat listing includes pricing, species, and booking details.
Clubs and syndicates on the River Ystwyth
1 clubMembership bodies holding water on the River Ystwyth. Some sell day tickets alongside membership, others are open to members only, and a few run a waiting list.
Fish species
Anglers on the River Ystwyth 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 Ystwyth at a glance
- Length
- 20.5 miles
- Source
- Western slopes of Plynlimon, on the Ceredigion and Powys border
- Mouth
- Cardigan Bay, in Aberystwyth harbour
- Country
- United Kingdom
FAQ
River Ystwyth FAQs
Common questions about fishing the River Ystwyth, from day tickets and seasons to what to expect on the bank.
01Can I fish the River Ystwyth?
02How much does it cost to fish the River Ystwyth?
03When is the fishing season on the River Ystwyth?
04What fish can I catch in the River Ystwyth?
05Do I need a licence to fish the River Ystwyth?
Worth a read
2 bookable beats
On the River Ystwyth
