The Taf Fechan rises in the Brecon Beacons and is controlled by Pontsticill Reservoir. The river converges with the Taf Fawr at Cefn Coed, Merthyr Tydfil to form the river Taff. Approximately 4½ miles of fishing providing the angler with wild brown trout fishing and the occasional stocked fish.

The majority of the Taf Fechan is rural with the first 1½ miles running over rocky, sometimes deep water and through the Taf Fechan Gorge. The next three kilometres start with deep gutters and then tend to be smaller stream with only wild natural brown trout. If you can fish this little river when the reservoir is over flowing slightly you will be guaranteed success on flies fished up or downstream.

Please note that this is Merthyr Angling Association water and exclusivity cannot be guaranteed. However with 4½ miles of river there is ample fishing for more than 1 angler.

Rules and Regulations
  • 2 trout can be taken per rod. Anything under 9" must be returned (byelaw)
  • National bye-laws must be observed and it is up to anglers to familiarise themselves with these.
  • No Dogs Allowed
  • Flyfishing only

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Ticket Price Info below If applicable, any booking fee will be included at Checkout
Max number of tickets per day:
2
Block booking price:
£22.00
Trout (River)
Full Day £11.00