Newtown, Powys

River Severn – Newtown Town Waters

Free fishing on the left bank of the River Severn at Newtown, from Bridge Street Bridge downstream toward Canal Side.

Rules

Keep to the specified free bank and follow current NRW byelaws. Angling facilities, parking, toilets and disabled access: Unspecified. Beat length: Unspecified.

Essentials

No day-ticket charge — a valid rod licence and applicable byelaws are still required.

Access: Free
Species: Chub, Barbel
Day ticket: £0.00
Tickets: No day-ticket or fishery charge (£0). A valid Environment Agency/Natural Resources Wales rod licence is still required. Coarse fishing on rivers is normally closed 15 March to 15 June inclusive (open season 16 June to 14 March); local NRW byelaws may be stricter.
Address: Newtown, Powys

Fishing Wales (river name: River Severn; stretch: Newtown town waters, left bank, Bridge Street Bridge downstream toward Canal Side). Details last checked 27 Aug 2026. Always confirm prices and rules before travelling.

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