Bettws reservoir
NewportNP20 7XF
| Water type | Reservoir |
|---|---|
| Location | Newport, Wales |
| Postcode | NP20 7XF |
| Rod licence | Environment Agency / Natural Resources Wales rod licence required, £36.80/year for 2 rods in 2026, buy at gov.uk |
Data: GilledIt venue directory, July 2026. Confirm details with the fishery before travelling.
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Bettws reservoir is a named reservoir in Wales, listed in the GilledIt directory. UK reservoirs are often managed for trout or coarse fishing through a water company or club, so check for day tickets and access before travelling. Mapped access is private/members-only. See it on the map and log your session in GilledIt.
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Bettws reservoir: frequently asked questions
Yes, Bettws reservoir is a fishing venue in Newport (postcode NP20 7XF). Contact the fishery directly to confirm rules and bookings.
On rivers in England and Wales the coarse-fishing close season runs from 15 March to 15 June inclusive. Most stillwaters and canals, including commercial fisheries, stay open all year, though individual venues set their own rules, so check before travelling.
Yes, anyone aged 13 or over fishing for freshwater fish in England or Wales needs a rod licence, even on private waters like Bettws reservoir. In Wales the licence is issued by Natural Resources Wales, but it is the same scheme as the Environment Agency's in England: one licence covers both countries and you buy it through the same gov.uk service. A 12-month 2-rod licence is £36.80 in 2026, and juniors aged 13–16 fish free but must register. Read our full guide at /blog/fishing-licence-uk-guide.
Directory data checked July 2026: locations re-checked for 2,704 venues, 236 official websites verified and 25 dead links removed.
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