Fishing in Pontypool: waters near you
4 checked fisheries within 15 miles of Pontypool, plus 7 river stretches across Monmouthshire. Closest first.
The lowdown on Pontypool waters
Right then — if you're after a bite near Pontypool, here's every water we've actually checked close by. Nearest are Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal – Pontymoile Stretch (about 1 mile), Llandegfedd Reservoir (about 1 mile) and Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal – Newport Stretch (about 7 miles).
Between them you'll find perch, bream, roach, rudd, pike, trout, eel, tench on the cards — open any venue for the lake-by-lake stock, rules and ticket prices we last checked.
Fancy running water? Monmouthshire has 7 checked river stretches with who holds the rights, how to get a ticket or club book, and live river levels. Rivers fish to their own rhythm, so check the level before you set off.
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 Pontypool, or brush up with a free fishing course.
Map of waters near Pontypool
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Fisheries near Pontypool
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.
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.
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.
River stretches in Monmouthshire
The Duke’s Water — Lower River Wye, Monmouth
River Wye · Members only
The Duke’s Water gives Monmouth and District Angling Society members over a kilometre of the Lower Wye on both banks at Monmouth. Barbel, chub and grayling are the named targets, with a big eddy below the old stone viaduct offering an option during spates.
Checked 5 Oct 2026
Upper Wye — Hadnock Road, Monmouth
River Wye · Members only
Hadnock Road gives Monmouth and District Angling Society members roughly a kilometre of left-bank Wye fishing, with deeper wooded water below and shallower grassy swims above. A cracking bit of variety, but those steep banks need care when wet.
Checked 5 Oct 2026
Lower Bigsweir — River Wye, Wyeseal Farm to Llandogo
River Wye · Members only
Lower Bigsweir is Newport Angling Association’s members-only Wye water, running above and below Bigsweir Bridge towards Llandogo. Fast shallows, water around eight feet deep and tidal level changes give it a proper mix of river character.
Checked 5 Oct 2026
River Wye — Wyesham
River Wye · Members only
Wyesham is Caerphilly & District Angling Association’s scenic lower-Wye stretch, with barbel and pike named and proper countryside surroundings. It’s members’ coarse fishing, with a tightly defined autumn-to-winter access window.
Checked 5 Oct 2026
River Wye — Wyastone Leys, near Monmouth
River Wye · Members and accompanied guests
Wyastone Leys is Gwent Angling Society’s Wye beat near Monmouth, with varied holding pools and the well-known Boys Rocks fly run. There’s salmon fishing here, plus barbel, chub, pike and grayling — a proper mix.
Checked 5 Oct 2026
River Wye — Monmouth Rowing Club to Malley Brook (Glamorgan Anglers)
River Wye · Members only
Glamorgan Anglers Club Ltd controls double-bank fishing on the Wye from Monmouth Rowing Club upstream to Malley Brook on the Dixton bank. It’s a members-only stretch with accessible pegs on both banks and a proper mix of river species.
Checked 5 Oct 2026
River Wye — Redbrook and Penallt
River Wye · Members only
Redbrook Angling Club’s Wye water at Redbrook and Penallt offers both game and coarse fishing, with several salmon pools and a mix of fast and slow coarse swims. It’s members-only water, with local connections needed to join — not somewhere to turn up for a cheeky day ticket.
Checked 5 Oct 2026