Llandegfedd Reservoir
TorfaenNP4 0TA
| Species | |
|---|---|
| Water type | Reservoir |
| Location | Torfaen, Wales |
| Postcode | NP4 0TA |
| Day tickets | Trout permits £20-£25, coarse day £12, pike £35 bank or £80 by boat (2026) |
| Facilities | Day ticket · Boat hire |
| 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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Llandegfedd Reservoir near Pontypool is Welsh Water's flagship south Wales fishery and home of the UK rod-caught pike record: 46lb 13oz, taken by Ray Lewis in 1992. Stocked rainbow trout (with native browns) are fished from bank and boat from 1 March to the end of October, alongside coarse fishing for bream, roach, dace and eels; 2026 permits run £20 for trout catch-and-release up to £25 for eight fish, £12 for a coarse day, and pike fishing is limited to Sundays and Mondays in March and October at £35 from the bank or £80 by boat. An Environment Agency / Natural Resources Wales rod licence is needed on top of the permit. Book through the visitor centre and confirm dates before travelling, pike places sell out.
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Day tickets and booking at Llandegfedd Reservoir
Day tickets at Llandegfedd Reservoir: Trout permits £20-£25, coarse day £12, pike £35 bank or £80 by boat (2026). Check availability and book through the official website (opens in a new tab) before travelling.
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Llandegfedd Reservoir: frequently asked questions
Yes, Llandegfedd Reservoir is a fishing venue in Torfaen (postcode NP4 0TA). Check the fishery website for current rules and bookings.
Yes, Llandegfedd Reservoir offers day tickets. Indicative prices: Trout permits £20-£25, coarse day £12, pike £35 bank or £80 by boat (2026). Always confirm current ticket prices and availability with the venue before travelling.
Llandegfedd Reservoir is stocked with Rainbow trout, Brown trout, Pike, Common bream, Roach, Dace, European eel. 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 Llandegfedd 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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