Byelaws

When fishing you must follow these byelaws (rules). Rules are aimed at protecting fish stocks and making fisheries sustainable. Below are some links to the relevant pages:

River Clwyd, Elwy, Clywedog and Wheeler

Salmon

Open Season:

Fly: 20 March to 17 October

Spin: 20 March to 30 September
Permitted baits:: 1 September to 30 September

All salmon must be quickly returned uninjured.

Hooks, Lures and Baits

Sea Trout

Open Season:

Fly: 20 March to 17 October
Spin: 20 March to 30 September
Permitted baits: 1 June to 30 September

All sea trout over 60cm (24") must be returned uninjured.

Hooks, Lures and Baits

Brown Trout

Open Season:

3 March to 30 September

Min. size 9". Catch & Release recommended.

Hooks, Lures and Baits

River Dee

Salmon

Open Season:

Fly: 3 March to 17 October
Spin: 1 June to 17 October
Shrimp and prawn: 1 September to 30 September

Hooks, Lures and Baits

Grayling

Open Season:

16 June to 14 March

Hooks, Lures and Baits

Sea Trout

Open Season:

Fly: 20 March to 17 October
Spin: 1 June to 17 October
Permitted baits: 1 June to 30 September

Hooks, Lures and Baits

Brown Trout

Open Season:

3 March to 30 September

Hooks, Lures and Baits