LLYNGWYN will re-open for the winter season, starting Saturday November 2nd, 2024. More information HERE

Welcome to the Rhayader
and Elan Valley Angling Association Website

Wales, and in particular mid-Wales, has always been one of Britain's premier fishing areas, and Rhayader is at the heart of the "Lakeland of Wales".
​Rhayader is a small market town on the banks of the river Wye and is at the gateway to the spectacular Elan Valley in the Cambrian Mountains.
By entering the Rhayader and Elan Valley Angling Association's website, you will have found an angler's paradise at prices that are hard to beat. (Concessions for OAP's / Disabled / Juniors).

Fly-fishing only is available in the beautiful Elan Valley.
A series of dams has formed four reservoirs with a total area of 850 acres, supporting a good head of wild brown trout.
​Also the Claerwen Reservoir, 900 acres of wild brown trout fishing.

The Association owns Llyngwyn, a 16-acre spring fed natural lake in quiet surroundings, with private car park at the lakeside. The lake is stocked regularly throughout the year with rainbow trout, and there is also a good stock of brown trout. Almost daily, red kites can be seen hovering above.

For the angler who is looking for river fishing, the Association has five miles of the river Wye for salmon, brown trout and grayling; two miles of the river Elan for brown trout, grayling, pike and some coarse fish; and three miles of the river Marteg (a tributary of the Wye) for brown trout and two miles of the Claerwen River for wild brown trout fishing.
  • Fly fishing, spinning or worming is allowed on the rivers.
  • Day permits and Summer or Winter Season permits are available.
  • Fishing tackle is also available in Rhayader.
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A variety of accommodation is available in and around Rhayader, including hotels, inns, pubs, guesthouses, farmhouses, log cabins, hostels, campsites, caravan sites and self catering accommodation.

Please be aware, fishing can be dangerous if care is not taken.
Please read our Club Risk Statement by clicking HERE. 
For local guided trips or tuition please visit: 
www.escape-the-mainstream.co.uk
For further information contact:
[email protected]
Photos courtesy of: Ceri Thomas, Alan Parfitt, Thomas Jones, Toby Hay, David James, Mark Brace and Pauline Lewis.