Llandeilo Bridge Beat, River Tywi

River level

The lowdown

• This is a proper mixed bit of river, with deep pools, steady runs and smoother glides to pick apart.
• The Tywi’s sewin fishing is the big draw here. Locally, sea trout are called sewin, and they’re the fish this water is best known for.
• Salmon are present too, particularly as autumn rolls in, so there’s always a chance of something special moving through.
• For tactics, keep things mobile. Work the pools and the crease, then have a go through the runs and glides as water levels change.
• A bit of colour in the river can be bob on for sea trout. Clearer conditions may call for a subtler presentation and a careful approach.
• Trotting, spinning and feeder fishing aren’t interchangeable here — check the rules closely and stick to fair angling by rod and line only.
• The association manages or owns around 9 miles of the main River Tywi, while its wider day-ticket offer covers over 7 miles of Tywi fishing.
• Llandeilo Bridge Beat is shown on the association’s access and parking page, which also provides beat maps and access information.
• Don’t just follow the sat-nav onto farmland. Vehicles must not be taken onto farmers’ or other land without permission, and you must not drive across association waters without the landowner’s say-so.
• Autumn is especially worth a look for salmon, but sewin rules are tight: all sea trout after 1 September go back, as do sea trout over 60cm.

Methods: Work the pools, runs and glides with a mobile approach, keeping an eye on flow and water colour. Whatever method you choose, it must be fair angling with rod and line only.

Access & tickets

Tickets can be bought online through Clubmate, or from Nice Price News, 95 Rhosmaen Street, Llandeilo. The association also links to online booking through Fishing Passport; carry your permit while fishing.

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Key rules

• Fair angling by rod and line only is permitted.
• Dead baiting with live bait or lures of any kind is prohibited.
• Dogs are not permitted with anglers on association waters.
• Permits must be carried while fishing.
• Only one angling trip is permitted per 24-hour period.
• No more than two sea trout may be retained during an angling trip.
• All salmon caught by rod and net fisheries must be released.
• All rod-caught sea trout over 60cm must be released, and all sea trout caught after 1 September must be returned.
• Do not drive onto association waters or farmers’ or other land without the landowner’s permission.

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