Outdoor Pursuits, Carmarthenshire Wales

Carmarthenshire has a rich history of outdoor pursuits particularly fishing and shooting.

The History of the River Towy

The River Towy (welsh; Afon Tywi) is one of the longest rivers flowing entirely within Wales. Its total length is 120 km (75 mi). It is noted for its sea trout and salmon fishing.

The Towy is a national draw for big sea trout (local name sewin), the seagoing form of the brown trout. These fish enter the river each spring and early summer to breed in the tributaries. The river is thought to produce more double-figure (10 lbs plus, or about 5 kg or more) sea trout than any other in Britain. Anglers and estuary netsmen have taken these fish to over 20 pounds (9 kg) in weight.

In summer and autumn there is also a substantial run of Atlantic salmon.

In May the Towy has a run of the rare and protected twaite shad and allis shad. The Towy also contains brown trout, eels, pike, and a variety of small fish species, and is home to brook lampreys, river lampreys and sea lampreys.

The Towy has the distinction of having accidentally produced by far the biggest fish ever taken on rod and line in fresh water in Britain. This was a sturgeon (Acipwienser sturio) weighing 388 lb (176 kg) and nine feet two inches (2.79 m) in length which was caught in the river near Nantgaredig by Alec Allen on 28 July 1932.

The last sturgeon in UK waters was seen in the river in 1993. 

Edwinsford Estate

Slatehill Farmhouse
Talley, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, SA19 7JA

Edwinsford Estate is just a few miles from Ty Mawr; its a remote 600 acre Welsh estate specialising in ecologically minded country pursuits.

Fishing

Experience fishing for native Atlantic Salmon and Sewin (sea trout) in a stunning wild setting on the River Cothi, the primary tributary to the premier sea trout river in South Wales the river Towy.

They can also offer brown trout fishing too.

Strictly catch and release for migratory fish.

Game Shooting

Low intensity approach to pheasant shooting where the emphasis is on quality over quantity. Birds are presented across varying topography providing testing and unique sporting experiences. All young birds are bred locally

They have six main drives on the estate and are always improving these year on year, as well as developing new drives to keep things fresh and interesting for new and returning teams.