Craig-y-Nos Castle

Castle bookings can be confirmed using the above e-mail address, or any address ending in either
@selclene.co.uk or @craigynoscastle.com

Brecon Road,
Pen-y-cae,
Powys
SA9 1GL

Tel (Evening) 01639 731167

Fax 01639 731077

Tel (Daytime) 01639 731167
or 01639 730205

	Fishing on the River Tawe at Craig-y-Nos Castle

The River Tawe flows down from its source in the limestone hills overlooking Craig-y-Nos Castle and the Swansea Valley. It is a beautiful clear stream which supports both wild and migratory trout (sewin). Salmon run up from the sea, 20 miles away, to spawn in its headwaters. The river is also stocked with large rainbow trout by the Tawe Angling Association.

Craig-y-Nos Castle has fishing rights on the river as it flows past the castle and residential guests are welcome to fish in the castle grounds, between the markers.You need a rod license to fish anywhere in England and Wales and this can be purchased on line at http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/subjects/fish/399730/

Alternatively you can buy one via the Telesales Service on 0870 1662 662 or at any post office or angling shop..

Rod licence prices for 2008/09 - valid from 1 April 2008 - 31 March 2009

Category	Non-Migratory Trout and Coarse	Salmon and Sea Trout*
Full Season (expire on 31st March 2009)	£25.00	£68.00
Junior	£5.00	£5.00
8 Day	£9.00	£22.00
1 Day	£3.50	£7.50
Children under the age of 12 do not require a rod fishing licence

* Salmon and sea trout licence covers non-migratory trout and coarse fish as well. We recommend that you buy the Non-Migratory Trout and Coarse Fish Licence.

The River Tawe is a streamy river with deep lies under one or other bank and is escellent fly fishing water. It is also a good river for night fishing in summer and autumn when the sea trout (sewin) are up from the sea. When the river is down to its normal summer level use a short 6ft to 8ft rod during the day and flick the line under the trees on the far bank to entice out the fish. As it goes dusk fish down towards the bottom end of the pools where the fish position themselves to catch the evening fly hatch.

When the river is up and coloured use a worm or spinner, but it is not permitted to use a spinning reel. You must use a fly reel.

For more about game fishing in South Wales please click the picture on the left above. For information on sea fishing in South Wales please click the picture on the right above.

If you enjoy sea fishing please click the picture>> to enjoy some excellent local sea angling.

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