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Fishing Ponds in Wales

Welsh stillwaters, mountain reservoirs and tidal river fishing. 257 venues listed across Gwynedd, Conwy and Powys, with strong stocks of pike, carp and roach.

257 venues mapped · 17 with confirmed species · 29 with venue websites

Where can I go fishing in Wales?

You can fish at 257 mapped venues across Wales, concentrated around Gwynedd and Conwy. Day-ticket prices are published for 4 of them, so you can turn up and fish without membership.

Most venues below list a postcode and location, many with species and contact details, and the map shows what is closest to you.

257 Wales venues plotted · click any pin for details

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  • Alwen Reservoir

    Denbighshire · LL16 5SP

    Alwen Reservoir is a reservoir in Wales. A day ticket or permit is usually needed to fish here. Check the GilledIt app for live catch reports and conditions.

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    Open in Google Maps53.0769, -3.5813

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Directory data checked July 2026: locations re-checked for 2,704 venues, 236 official websites verified and 25 dead links removed.

Fishing in Wales: FAQ

Wales has 257 fishing venues in our directory, concentrated in Gwynedd, Conwy and Powys. The most commonly stocked species across the region are pike, carp and roach. Browse the full list below or filter by venue name using the A–Z navigation.

14 of our Wales venues are confirmed to hold carp, with strong representation in Gwynedd. Look for venues tagged "carp", "common carp" or "mirror carp" in the species field below, or open the GilledIt app for live catch reports.

Yes, anyone aged 13 or over fishing for freshwater fish in Wales needs an Environment Agency rod licence. A 12-month 2-rod licence is £36.80 in 2026; juniors aged 13–16 fish free but must register. Buy online at gov.uk or at any Post Office. Read our full guide at /blog/fishing-licence-uk-guide.

See what's biting at Wales venues

GilledIt gives you live catch reports and weather forecasts for the venues in this list. Free on iPhone and Android.

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