Butetown Reservoir
Rhymney, CaerphillyNP22 5QT
| Species | |
|---|---|
| Water type | Reservoir |
| Location | Rhymney, Caerphilly, Wales |
| Postcode | NP22 5QT |
| Day tickets | £7 day ticket, £45 adult season |
| Hours | Wednesdays and Sundays between 1 st October and 3 rd March each year. Target pike from October to March for safe fish return. Threating or abusive be |
| Facilities | Bailiff · Bait on site · Day ticket · Match fishing · Night fishing · Pegs |
| 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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Butetown Reservoir is a freshwater lake just off the A465 in Rhymney managed by Rhymney & District AS, holding carp, bream, tench, pike, perch, roach, rudd and gudgeon, with day and season tickets.
Details gathered from public sources. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Day tickets and booking at Butetown Reservoir
Day tickets at Butetown Reservoir: £7 day ticket, £45 adult season. Check availability and book through the official website (opens in a new tab) before travelling.
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Butetown Reservoir: frequently asked questions
Yes, Butetown Reservoir is a fishing venue in Rhymney, Caerphilly (postcode NP22 5QT). Check the fishery website for current rules and bookings.
Yes, Butetown Reservoir offers day tickets. Indicative prices: £7 day ticket, £45 adult season. Always confirm current ticket prices and availability with the venue before travelling.
Butetown Reservoir is stocked with Common bream, Common carp, Gudgeon, Perch, Pike, Roach, Rudd, Tench. Stocks vary by lake and season, so check with the fishery for the latest catch reports.
Yes, anyone aged 13 or over fishing for freshwater fish in England or Wales needs a rod licence, even on private waters like Butetown 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.
Plan your visit to Butetown Reservoir
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