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Merthyr Tydfil is the smallest unified area in Wales, sitting snugly under the Beacons. The Taff Fechan joins the Taff Fawr in Merthyr to form the river Taff. Coarse fishing can be had at Cyfarthfa Lake in Cyfarthfa Park in the town of Merthyr Tydfil. Whilst on your travels in Merthyr, you will have the opportunity to discover the ‘heroes of the industrial revolution. In the Iron Capital of the World, you can visit the splendid Cyfarthfa Castle, home of the powerful Ironmaster William Crawshay. The Brecon Mountain Railway also rolls here from Powys.
Venue; CYFARTHA LAKE (Map B6)
Location; Situated within Cyfartha Park, Merthyr Tydfil on the old Brecon road A4054
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Owner Permit; Merthyr Tydfil A/A
Availability; Day or Season tickets 4 acre Park Lake
Tel; 01685 723520
Fish Species; Rudd, Bream, Perch, Tench, Carp,
Website; https://www.mtaa.co.uk/
Additional information; The lake is fishable on the roadside only, from pegs 1 to 40. The lake is very popular with dog walkers, people walking and cycling. Therefore anglers are requested to take care when casting. The main species present are Carp to 25lb, bream to 4lb, crucian carp to 3lb, roach, perch, eels, gudgeon and the occasional trout that finds its way into the lake via the feeder. The lake is open all year round for fishing.
Venue; PENYWERN PONDS (Map B6)
Location; Situated at Dowlais Top, access to Penywern Top Pond is behind the Asda superstore on the A465 Heads of the Valleys road
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Sat Nav: CF48 3SH
Owner Permit; Merthyr Tydfil A/A
Availability; Day or Season tickets 3 Pools
Tel; 01685 723520
Fish Species; Bream, Perch, Tench, Carp, Dace, Chub
Website; https://www.mtaa.co.uk/
Additional information; There is an upper and lower pond situated either of the A465 Heads of the Valleys road, west of the ASDA store. The lower (Middle) pond is visible from the road. Top Pond holds many species, including Mirror and Common Carp, Perch, Roach, Tench, Bream and Gudgeon. Disabled access
Venue; Pontsticill and Dolygaer Reservoirs (Map A6)
Location; Situated North of Merthyr Tydfil
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Owner Permit; Merthyr Tydfil A/A
Availability; Day or Season tickets 240 acre Reservoirs
Tel; 01685 377848
Fish Species; Rainbow trout, Pike, Roach, Carp,
Website; https://www.mtaa.co.uk/
Additional information; Pontsticill Reservoir and Dolygaer Reservoir are really one. Both reservoirs hold a good head of fish with Dolygaer being the shallower of the two. The main species of fish are bream, skimmers, roach, perch and pike. There is also the occasional carp, and large double figure carp have been seen. No use of gaffs, No fishing off Dam wall or in front of sailing club, No night fishing, Some bait restrictions, Trout limit
Venue; Jepson Pond (Map B6)
Location; Situated in Dowlais on the Heads of the Valley Road
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Owner Permit; Merthyr Tydfil A/A
Availability; Day or Season tickets
Tel; 01685 723520
Fish Species; Rudd, Bream, Perch, Tench, Carp,
Website; https://www.mtaa.co.uk/
Additional information; No night fishing, Barbless hooks only, Some bait restrictions, Close season apply, Disabled access, Keepnet limitations
Venue; RIVER TAFF-MERTHYR TYDFIL-UPPER REACHES (Map B6)
Location; From Merthyr Tydfil to the confluence of Taf Fehan and Taf Fawr
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Owner Permit; Merthyr Tydfil A/A
Availability; Day or Season tickets Several miles of fishing
Tel; 01685 377848
Fish Species; Brown Trout
Website; www.mtaa.co.uk/
Additional information; The River Taff is actually three rivers, the Taff Fechan that rises in the Beacons and is controlled by Pontsticill Reservoir. The Taff Fawr, which also rises in the Beacons and is controlled by Llwyn Onn Reservoir. Both these rivers meet at Cefn Coed just north of Merthyr Tydfil to form the River Taff. The Taff is a spate river and can depend on rain, particularly in the summer months, to generate the best of its fishing but even in very low water a stealthy approach and fine presentation can produce some very rewarding if difficult sport.
Venue; LLWYN-ONN RESERVOIR (Map A5)
Location; Situated in Brecon Beacons A470
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Owner Permit; Welsh Water
Availability; Day tickets from vending machine / Online Booking
Fish Species; Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout
Website: https://www.fishingpassport.co.uk/fishing/reservoirs/llwyn-on-reservoir
Additional information; This 150 acre reservoir is the largest of the Taff reservoirs. It is a favourite amongst local anglers and is a fly, spinner and worm fishing venue. Regularly stocked from Dwr Cymru’s rearing unit, the trout are larger than those caught at Beacons and Cantref, the record rainbow being over 13lbs and the best brown of 10lb 4oz. Llwyn On is a scenic water, set in mixed woodland, and has good access and toilet facilities.
Venue; RIVER TAFF-FECHAN (Map C6)
Location; Situated below Pontsticill Reservoir
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Owner Permit; Merthyr Tydfil A/A
Availability; Day or Season tickets Several miles of fishing
Tel; 01685 377848
Fish Species; Brown Trout
Website; https://www.mtaa.co.uk/
Additional information; Fly only, Close season apply, Catch and release only Barbless hooks
Venue; RIVER TAFF- Abercynon (Map C6)
Location; Situated at quackers yard and Abercynon
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Owner Permit; Taffbargoed and Trelewis Angling Club
Availability; Day or Season tickets one mile of fishing
Tel; 01443 414988
Fish Species; Brown Trout
Website; https://www.facebook.com/groups/470672260009957
Additional information; Approx one mile of fishing from pontygwaith bridge on the A 470 both banks downstream from the rusty bridge at elbow quackers yard to where the two rivers meet in Abercycnon Fly only, Close season apply,
Venue; RIVER – TAFF BARGOED (Map C6)
Location; Situated between Cwm Bargoed and Trelewis
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Owner Permit; Bedlinog A/A
Availability; Day or Season tickets Seven miles of fishing
contact Mr E Jones Tel; 01685 710515 / 01443 710777
Fish Species; Brown Trout
Website: https://taffbargoedangling.wixsite.com/tbaa
Additional information; This river flows for 7 miles from Cwm-Bar Coed to Bedlinog Close season apply
Venue; TAFF BARGOED Lake (C6)
Location; Situated between Cwm Bargoed and Trelewis
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Owner Permit; Bedlinog A/A
Availability; Day or Season tickets
Tel; 01443 414988
Fish Species; Brown Trout
Website: https://taffbargoedangling.wixsite.com/tbaa
Additional information; 11 and a half plus acres of waters we have available to fish at our lakes.. The park also includes a snack bar, on site toilets and disabled parking. This is near the site of the old colliery which is no longer there Close season applies, Fish limit
Tackle Shops
Tredegar Angling Centre 5 Morgan St, Tredegar NP22 3NA, Tel: 01495 725570
Fastmail Tackle 21 Church St, Rhymney, Tredegar NP22 5HL Tel: 01685 844066
The bait shack 75/75a Pontmorlais W, High St, Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8UH Tel: 01685 558287
Pets at Home Retail Park Swansea Rd, 3, Cyfarthfa North, Phone: +44 345 601 6587
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