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Fishing in Mid Wales

The rivers of Mid Wales rise in the Cambrian Mountains and flow outwards to every point of the compass. The Wye, Severn, Teifi, Ithon, Irfon, Tywi and Dyfi all have their headwaters here, and between them they offer some of the best game fishing in Wales.

The upper Wye around Rhayader and Builth Wells is known for wild brown trout and grayling. Salmon run the lower sections from autumn, and sea trout arrive in summer. The Teifi, running through Tregaron and Lampeter, is one of the finest sea trout rivers in Britain, with fishing best from June through September on warm, overcast nights.

Reservoir fishing is available at several sites. Llyn Clywedog above Llanidloes, Lake Vyrnwy in north Powys, and the Elan Valley reservoirs all hold good stocks of brown and rainbow trout. Day permits are available at most, and some offer boat hire for those who prefer to fish from the water.

Coarse fishing is less widespread but growing. Several still waters and stretches of the Montgomery Canal hold carp, tench, perch and pike. The Severn around Newtown and Welshpool has mixed coarse fishing with good roach and chub.

Most rivers require a rod licence from Natural Resources Wales plus a permit from the local angling club or riparian owner. Tackle shops in Rhayader, Builth Wells and Machynlleth sell permits and can point you to the best beats for the time of year. If you are new to fly fishing, several guides and instructors across Powys offer casting lessons and guided days on the river.

Check individual listings below for fishing providers, guided experiences and day permit information.

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Newcastle Emlyn

Address

Carmarthenshire, SA38 9AE

Telephone
01267 231 557

Newcastle Emlyn is a town straddling the counties of Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire in west Wales and lying on the River Teifi.
Ceri Forest | Block Wood Car Park (NRW)

Address

Nr Newtown, Kerry, Powys, SY7 8PS

Telephone
0300 065 3000

enquiries@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk

Kerry

Ceri Forest is a coniferous forest which sits astride the Kerry Ridgeway in the uplands of Montgomeryshire / Shropshire border
Mid Wales Rail Trails | Shrewsbury-Welshpool

Address

Depart Shrewsbury Railway Station, Shrewsbury - Welshpool, SY1 2DQ

Shrewsbury - Welshpool

Mid Wales Rail Trails | Points of interest on the train journey between Shrewsbury to Welshpool
Wales Coast Path | Aberystwyth-Ynyslas

Address

Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 2AG

Telephone
01970 612125

AberystwythTIC@Ceredigion.gov.uk

Ceredigion

This section of the Wales Coast Path is a section of two distinct halves with Aberystwyth to Borth being a challenging yet popular section of Ceredigion Coast while the section between Borth and Ynys-las is completely flat, with much of it running…
Oswestry 10k Run

Address

Start: Smithfield Street, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 2EG

Telephone
07595 031 333

hello@adrenalinesportingevents.co.uk

Oswestry

The Oswestry 10k brings together an active community of people taking part in sporting events for reasons ranging from fitness, competition, charity, health, fun or to simply finish.
Aberystwyth | South Beach & Harbour

Address

Aberystwyth, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 1JX

Telephone
01970 612125

AberystwythTIC@Ceredigion.gov.uk

Aberystwyth

Quieter than the town's North Beach, Aberystwyth's long South Beach is sandwiched between the town's castle and the harbour breakwater. Tanybwlch Beach is south of Aberystwyth harbour
Southern Snowdonia Coast | Scenic Drive

Address

Portmeirion - Aberdyfi, Gwynedd, LL46 2YA

Portmeirion - Aberdyfi

For visitors that enjoy sea views, coastal towns and villages and stunning beaches, the southern Snowdonia section of the Wales Coastal Way from Portmeirion to Machynlleth follows the Cardigan Bay coastline - a real experience not to be missed.
Tal-y-bont Beach / Benar Beach

Address

Tal-y-bont, Barmouth, Gwynedd, LL44 2HD

Telephone
01341 281617

info@barmouthstation.com

Barmouth

To the north of Barmouth near Tal-y-bont, Bennar's fine, sandy beach is backed by the occasional sand dune.
Bwlch Nant yr Arian | Walking Trails (NRW)

Address

Bwlch Nant yr Arian, Bwlch Nant yr Arian Visitor Centre, Ponterwyd, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3AB

Telephone
0300 065 3000

enquiries@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk

Ponterwyd, Aberystwyth

Bwlch Nant yr Arian Visitor Centre sits at the head of a dramatic valley and has commanding views of Cardigan Bay and the Cambrian Mountains. Expect beautiful scenic walking trails all of which are waymarked and start from the visitor centre.
Aberystwyth Arts Centre | Conferences - Meetings

Address

Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Penglais, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3DE

Telephone
07875664179

aum@aber.ac.uk

Aberystwyth

The Arts Centre can cater for events and conferences up to the capacity of 900 people.
Award winning Aberystwyth Arts Centre is Wales’ largest arts centre and recognised as a 'national flagship for the arts'.
Cadw Open Day at Llanerchaeron

Address

Llanerchaeron, Aberaeron, Ceredigion, SA48 8DG

Telephone
01545 570200

llanerchaeron@nationaltrust.org.uk

Aberaeron

This September more than 200 of Wales’ historic sites, landmarks and hidden gems will offer visitors free entry...
Harlech Railway Station

Address

Ffordd Morfa, Harlech, Gwynedd, LL46 2UL

Telephone
0800 464 0000

Harlech

Harlech railway station is on the Cambrian Coast Line from Machynlleth to Pwllheli.
Morfa Harlech Nature Reserve (NRW)

Address

Harlech, Gwynedd, LL46 2UR

Telephone
0300 065 3000

enquiries@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk

Gwynedd

Morfa Harlech is one of two extensive sand dune systems which make up much of the southern Snowdonia coastline, extending from the Mawddach estuary in the south to Black Rock Sands in the north west.
Gwyl Portmeirion Festival

Address

Portmeirion, Minffordd, Penrhyndeudraeth, Gwynedd, LL48 6ER

Telephone
01766 770000

post@portmerion.wales

Penrhyndeudraeth

Set against the colourful backdrop of Portmeirion, the Gwyl Portmeirion Festival 2026 promises a summer of music and celebration. Marking the village’s 100th anniversary, the event brings together renowned artists and Welsh talent for a unique…
Llanrhystud

Address

Llanrhystud, Ceredigion, SY23 5BW

Telephone
01970 612125

AberystwythTIC@ceredigion.gov.uk

Llanrhystud

Llanrhystud is a Ceredigion coastal village midway between Aberystwyth and Aberaeron. It has a half mile long sandy beach at low tide which is well suited for windsurfing and swimming.
Hereford Railway Station

Address

Station Approach, Barrs Court, Hereford, HR1 1BB

Telephone
0800 464 0000

Hereford

Hereford railway station is on the South to North Wales route between Newport and Shrewsbury.
The Irfon View Road Ride

Address

Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, LD5 4RW

Telephone
01591 610666

info@llanwrtyd.com

Powys

THE IRFON VIEW ROAD RIDE
Distance 14km (8.7m)
TimE 1 - 2 hrs
Race the Train

Address

Tal-y-llyn Railway, Tywyn, Gwynedd, LL36 0DF

info@racethetrain.com

Tywyn

This unique event is a must for all multi - terrain runners. Many competitors return regularly to Tywyn to try and better their performance or just beat that train while others have run nearly every year since the races started.
Cwm Byddog Nature Reserve

Address

Clyro, Hay-On-Wye, HR3 5SL

Telephone
01597 823298

info@rwtwales.org

Hay-On-Wye

Ancient trees of this age are one of the rarest habitats in Europe and the UK has a large proportion. They support a range of rare and declining species of epiphytes.
Aberteifi | Cardigan

Address

Cardigan, Ceredigion, SA43 1JL

Telephone
01545 570602

aberaerontic@ceredigion.gov.uk

Cardigan

Cardigan sits on the border between Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire with many superb beaches & coastal walks nearby.