Claerwen Reservoir
Wild upland reservoir fishing in the Elan Valley, focused on naturally occurring brown trout.
Venue information
- Location
- Elan Valley, Powys
- Address
- Claerwen Reservoir, Elan Valley, near Rhayader LD6 5HP Verified
- Access
- Rhayader & Elan Valley AA reservoir permit
- Operator
- Rhayader & Elan Valley Angling Association / Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
- Ticket information
- 2026 Claerwen reservoir permit: £18/day adult / £4 junior
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Recorded fish species
FishMap lists the following species for this location. Seasonal peaks are planning indices rather than live catch rates or guarantees.
Access and fishing rules
Permit required. Fly fishing rules and seasonal restrictions apply; check the Elan Valley/Rhayader AA page for the current season and any works affecting access.
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