If you are interested in fishing and/or angling Merthyr Tydfil is the place to go!  Our parks have provision for both activities, and you can purchase a fishing licence locally in Merthyr Tydfil.

Many people are introduced to fishing through friends and family.  If you would like further information on how to get started, there are a couple of angling associations in Merthyr Tydfil.

Merthyr Angling Association and Taff Bargoed Angling Association can give advice, as well as our local tackle shops 01685 379809.

In the unlikely event that you notice a pollution spill or any other suspicious substance contact the Environment Agency Pollution Hotline 0800 807060.

• River Taff - the fishing season is 3rd March until 30th September.  Day and weekly tickets are available.
• Cyfarthfa Park Lake - the fishing season is 16th June until 14th March.  The cost of a day ticket is $4.50 Senior, £2.00 Junior
• Parc Taf Bargoed - Angling is available all year round. Annual membership is available along with day tickets. For more information on booking contact the Taff Bargoed Angling Association
• Penywern Top Pond - the fishing season is open all year. The cost of a day ticket is $4.50 Senior, £2.00 Junior
• Penywern Middle Pond - the fishing season is open all year. Only full members of the Merthyr Angling Association can fish on this water
• Ponsticill/Dolygaer Reservoir - Coarse fishing (except Pike) is open all year. Pike fishing season is 16th June until 14th March. Trout fishing is 20th March until 17th October.  The cost of a day ticket is £4.50 Senior, £2.00 Junior. A season ticket is also available which covers Dolygaer and Pontsticill reservoirs for £37 Adults and £17 Juniors.
• Upper Neuadd Reservoir - the fishing season is 20th March until 17th October. The cost of a day ticket is £7.50 Senior, £4.00 Junior
• Talybont Reservoir - the fishing season is 20th March until 17th October. To fish on this water you must have a cirrent Merthyr Tydfil Angling Association licence and an Environment Agency rod licence.

Please note - these prices are subject to change

Do's and Dont's

Do:

• keep safe
• look out for other people when casting
• watch out for people in boats
• consider your surroundings and wildlife
• be courteous to other anglers
• take all your tackle and rubbish home
• use good fishing techniques
• use barbless hooks where possible
• respect the fish you catch
• go properly equipped to fish

Dont:

• take silly risks
• fish within 30 metres of over-head power lines
• fish near locks and weirs
• block other fisher-folks pathways
• leave bait on the hook on land, it may be picked up by other wildlife
• use large lead weights - they are illegal

For coarse or game fishing you will need a rod licence.