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Ty Newydd

Ty Newydd is a cracking, tranquil upper-Wye beat near Erwood, with roughly 1¼ miles of mostly double-bank fishing. It’s proper fly water for salmon, trout and grayling, with quality pools and plenty of room to settle into the river.

Run by The Wye & Usk Foundation via The Fishing Passport · checked 13 Oct 2026

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The lowdown

  • This is main-river Wye fishing, with the beat sitting about seven miles downstream and south of Builth Wells. The river is around 70 yards wide here, so it feels like a proper bit of water.
  • There’s approximately 1¼ miles to explore, mostly on both banks. No public right of way runs along the beat, which keeps things nicely peaceful.
  • The official description highlights excellent fly fishing for salmon, trout and grayling throughout the length. It’s reckoned suitable for experienced fly fishers and less experienced anglers too.
  • The salmon fishing is described as relatively underfished, despite the beat having quality pools. That sounds like a decent excuse to spend time working the likely lies properly.
  • The beat is tucked away from the main road, with a tranquil feel. Keep an eye out for kingfishers and the occasional otter while moving between swims.
  • Dedicated off-road gated parking is provided. From the parking area, it’s roughly a 200-yard walk to the downstream end of the beat.
  • Boards are present in places, but both sets of planks are reported to be in disrepair. Do not use them. Felt or studded soles are required for wading, with studs specifically required on the boards.
  • A wading staff and belt are recommended, along with a life preserver. Sensible kit for a broad river where footing and flow deserve respect.
  • Erwood is handy for a post-session brew, with the Wheelwright Arms serving food and coffee. Public toilets are also available in the village.

Methods: Fly fishing is the name of the game here, with salmon, trout and grayling the target species. Work the pools and main-river features carefully, and take proper wading kit for the job.

Access & tickets

Full-season rod

Current published full-season rod permit for Ty Newydd.

£400 (as listed 13 Oct 2026 — check before you go)

Half rod

Operates on alternate weeks.

£225 (as listed 13 Oct 2026 — check before you go)

Fishing is administered through The Fishing Passport, the online booking system run by the not-for-profit Wye & Usk Foundation. Contact The Fishing Passport regarding season-rod availability.

Fish the club names

trout

Key rules

  • Felt or studded soles are required for wading.
  • Studs are specifically required on the boards.
  • Both sets of planks are in disrepair and must not be used.
  • A wading staff and wading belt are recommended.
  • A life preserver is recommended.
  • Natural Resources Wales lists the River Wye salmon season as 3 March to 17 October.
  • Fly fishing for salmon on the Wye is permitted from 3 March to 17 October.
  • Spinning for salmon on the Wye is permitted from 3 March to 31 August.
  • All sea trout caught on the Wye must be returned with minimum injury and minimum delay.

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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