Fishing in Cardiff: waters near you
4 checked fisheries within 15 miles of Cardiff. Closest first.
The lowdown on Cardiff waters
Right then — if you're after a bite near Cardiff, here's every water we've actually checked close by. Nearest are Cefn Mably Lakes (about 1 mile), Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal – Newport Stretch (about 4 miles) and Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal – Pontymoile Stretch (about 10 miles).
Between them you'll find carp, roach, rudd, tench, bream, perch, pike, trout on the cards — open any venue for the lake-by-lake stock, rules and ticket prices we last checked.
Rules, prices and access can change, so always give the fishery or club a quick shout before you go. Need bait or a hand picking rigs? Find tackle shops near Cardiff, or brush up with a free fishing course.
Map of waters near Cardiff
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Fisheries near Cardiff
76%Cefn Mably Lakes
Cardiff · 4 lakes on site
Cefn Mably Lakes is a proper multi-lake venue between Cardiff and Newport, with specimen carp options, lodge and cabin stays, and mixed coarse fishing across eight lakes. Lodge Lake and Carp Pond have clear published ticket prices for 2026, with night fishing available through longer bookings.
62%Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal – Newport Stretch
Newport · 1 lakes on site
The Newport/Gwent stretch of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal is permit-controlled coarse water run by Newport Angling Association. It offers a broad urban canal venue with reported roach, rudd, tench, bream, carp and perch.
Pontypool
Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal – Pontymoile Stretch
Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal – Pontymoile Stretch
Pontypool · 1 lakes on site
Pontymoile is a club-controlled canal stretch running from Bridge 48 at Pontymoile Basin to Bridge 53, just beyond the Open Hearth pub. It offers classic canal coarse fishing, with perch, bream, roach, rudd, pike and other silver fish reported on nearby Pontypool canal waters.
Pontypool
Llandegfedd Reservoir
Llandegfedd Reservoir
Pontypool · 1 lakes on site
Llandegfedd is a proper big-water option near Pontypool: around 434 acres with bank and boat fishing, stocked rainbows, wild browns and a varied coarse lineup. Pike fishing has its own sessions and rules, so pick your permit before loading the car.