Newtown, Powys

River Severn – NRW Penarth Water Treatment Works Stretch

Approximately 1,000m of NRW-owned bank on the River Severn downstream of Penarth Water Treatment Works, free to anglers holding a valid freshwater rod licence.

Rules

Respect treatment-works and private boundaries. Beat length approx. 1km. Facilities, parking, toilets and disabled access: Unspecified. Average fish size: Unspecified.

Essentials

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

Access: Free
Species: Chub, Barbel, Mixed coarse fish
Day ticket: £0.00
Tickets: Free (£0) for holders of a valid freshwater rod licence. Coarse fishing on rivers is normally closed 15 March to 15 June inclusive (open 16 June to 14 March); NRW byelaws may be stricter.
Address: Newtown, Powys

Fishing Wales / Natural Resources Wales (river name: River Severn; stretch: NRW-owned bank approx. 1,000m downstream of Penarth Water Treatment Works). Details last checked 27 Aug 2026. Always confirm prices and rules before travelling.

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