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River Wye – Rhayader Angling Association Water

A cracking five-mile run of the River Wye around Rhayader, stretching from roughly a mile south of town to four miles north. It’s association water with brown trout, grayling and salmon fishing, plus coarse fishing listed on the permit page.

Run by Rhayader and Elan Valley Angling Association · checked 12 Oct 2026

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The lowdown

  • This is a decent lump of Wye water, with the association controlling about five miles in total. It includes fishing around Rhayader itself.
  • The A470 and A44 run alongside the whole stretch, so access is described by the association as readily available. Handy, with less faff getting near the river.
  • The water runs through the upper Wye around Rhayader. It’s the sort of stretch where keeping an eye on the flow and colour should pay off.
  • Brown trout occur naturally here, and the river is stocked with brown trout every other year. Proper useful if you’re after a trout session.
  • The association describes the fishing as excellent for brown trout and grayling. Fly fishing is allowed across the association’s rivers.
  • Salmon are a big part of the Wye’s reputation. They reach the upper parts of the river towards the end of the season, so late-season timing matters.
  • Spinning and worm fishing are also allowed on the association’s rivers, giving you a few options when the fly isn’t playing ball.
  • The trout season runs from 3 March to 30 September. Coarse fishing runs from 16 June to 14 March, so check which rules apply before setting up.
  • The permit page also lists coarse fishing on the Wye water, although no particular coarse species are named for this stretch.

Methods: Fly fishing, spinning and worm fishing are allowed. For trout and grayling, cover the glides and creases with the fly; when there’s a bit of colour, spinning or worm fishing gives you a cheeky alternative.

Access & tickets

River Wye day permit

£15 (as listed 12 Oct 2026 — check before you go)

Ordinary river season permit

£40 (as listed 12 Oct 2026 — check before you go)

OAP or disabled day permit

£15 (as listed 12 Oct 2026 — check before you go)

OAP or disabled season permit

£40 (as listed 12 Oct 2026 — check before you go)

Junior day permit

£3 (as listed 12 Oct 2026 — check before you go)

Junior season permit

Covers all association club waters.

£25 (as listed 12 Oct 2026 — check before you go)

Permits are listed by Rhayader and Elan Valley Angling Association. The checked details give the permit prices, but do not state a specific purchase method.

Fish the club names

trout

Key rules

  • Trout fishing season: 3 March to 30 September.
  • Coarse fishing season: 16 June to 14 March.
  • Four-fish limit for the rivers.
  • Catch-and-release is permitted with barbless hooks on all waters.
  • Minimum size limit: 10 inches.
  • Fly fishing, spinning and worm fishing are allowed on the association’s rivers.

Coarse fishing on English rivers is closed from 15 March to 15 June inclusive. That's the law for coarse fish on rivers — it's not a club rule, and game-fishing seasons work differently.

GOV.UK — Freshwater rod fishing rules: when and where you can fish

Where it is

Pins mark the access postcode each club gives, not the bank itself. Exact boundary map: see rights holder.

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