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The fishing at Talybont Reservoir is hard going. Did manage one small fish about 9 inches long after about five hours effort. Fish caught on a black muddler. Conditions seemed perfect but that was the only fish I touched. Having said that I did see a very big fish (2.5 - 3lbs) cruising the margins which was the highlight of the day. Beautiful surroundings and would visit again.

1 Trout

Very tough day, bright conditions and flat calm. 1 x 1lb brown caught around midday on dry fly. 2 other fish lost and a couple more miss-timed on the strike. Hard fishing but nice weather in a beautiful setting made up for it.

1 Trout

Only ended up fishing for about four hours. A nice spot but little sign of any fish.

Fly fishing only using several several patterns based on research and local recommendations. Not even a single rise to our lures.

First time fishing in the region. Talybont is a great place to fish, but the weather was far too nice for fishing with strong sunlight and only a gentle breeze. I didn't see any evidence of fish life all day. Fished all around the southern end and near the pillars on the west bank. I would really appreciate any local advice on where/when to fish and what tactics to use as I'd like to return and catch something in this beautiful location.

Too hot.

Hot and sunny all day - maybe something to do with our nil return? Spent most of our time at the south end of the reservoir on the mud flats and in the mouth of the currently dry river. Very few signs of fish; one or two rises seen and also watched a good size fish in the near stagnant pool in the 'river'. Lots of damsels and tried variations of nymph representations, all to no avail. Great place for a relaxing day and picnic.

Very hot and bright with a good ripple. No fish showed at all. Fished till 9pm. One angler took 2 fish (1lb & 1.5lb) on a Bibio.

2 Trout

Fished a selection of small flies and then a wooly buggy due to large amount of fry in the margins. Fished during bright sunshine, no fish movement until late in the evening when the light started to fade.

Forced off the Usk by the water conditions, we headed to the reservoir. A very difficult days fishing because of the strong gusting NE wind blowing straight into our faces.

3 Trout