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Llandegfedd Lake

Llandegfedd ReservoirCoed y PaenPontypoolMonmouthshireWalesNP4 0SY 0330 0413 381

Mapped location is a water, visitor centre or reception reference, not a surveyed fishing entrance. Follow the operator’s access directions.

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About the fishery

Llandegfedd is a Welsh Water reservoir near Coed y Paen with permit fishing from designated banks and boats. Trout, coarse and restricted pike fishing have different methods and access conditions. Published fishing seasons end in October; winter opening of the visitor facilities does not establish November fishing permission.

Lakes and fish species

Waters

  • Reservoir count: 1
  • Area acres: 434
  • Bank areas: East Bank
  • Bank areas: Bill Smith's Bay
  • Bank areas: North Shore
  • Boat fishing: Yes
  • Scope: Named bays are parts of one reservoir.

Source: llandegfedd.co.uk · llandegfedd.co.uk

Species

  • rainbow trout
  • brown trout
  • bream
  • roach
  • roach/bream hybrids
  • perch
  • dace
  • eels
  • pike

Source: llandegfedd.co.uk

Fishing access and booking

Access

  • Type: permit_fishing
  • Purchase: Online or Grab & Go café at visitor centre.
  • Ordinary trout methods: Fly or ledgered worm from specified banks; fly only from boats.
  • Worm restriction: No catch-and-release permit for worm fishing.
  • Pike: Special sessions/permits; ordinary pike dates Mondays and Tuesdays in March and October. Predator season ticket periods March–June and September–October; members get priority and waiting list may apply.
  • Current November fishing: No current permission established; published fishing seasons end in October. Do not advertise open fishing from winter site hours.

Source: llandegfedd.co.uk

Tickets and prices

Check the operator’s current tariff before booking; prices and availability can change.

Opening times and seasons

Season hours

  • Rainbow: 1 March–31 October
  • Brown: 20 March–17 October
  • Coarse: 1 March–31 October
  • Normal bank and boat hours: 08:30–17:00 within authorised season/session
  • Winter site hours: From25October2026:09:00–16:00; visitor facilities only, not a fishing extension.
  • Holiday notices: Site closes25/26December and1January;24December site closes14:00, café13:30.
  • Date scope: Fishing page season dates are published recurring dates without a separate2026year label.2026winter facility notice explicitly dated.

Source: llandegfedd.co.uk · llandegfedd.co.uk

Fishing rules

Restrictions

  • General spinning prohibition retained alongside pike-session lure exceptions; not permission for routine spinning.
  • Operator requires valid rod licence for anglers13andabove; recorded as venue rule.
  • Follow ranger instructions and restricted bank areas; safety conditions may cause closures.

Source: llandegfedd.co.uk · llandegfedd.co.uk

Pike rules

  • Lure or blast-frozen marine deadbait; no livebait or fly fishing for pike.
  • Maximum two rods per angler; six boats and ten bank permits per ordinary pike day.
  • October exclusion from Bill Smith's Bay fence to inlet, including100m offshore; boats stay50m from occupied bank.
  • Trolling under oars only, tackle inboard while underway.
  • Adequate landing net, unhooking mat and handling equipment required; release promptly.

Source: llandegfedd.co.uk

Facilities and accessibility

Facilities

  • Visitor centre: Operator describes fully accessible building, lift, accessible toilets and baby-changing.
  • Other: Lakeside café
  • Other: seasonal Grab & Go café
  • Other: activity-centre showers and toilets
  • Other: car park
  • Fishing accessibility: No accessible fishing peg or guaranteed route from car park to each bank confirmed.
  • Dogs: Keep on leads; no dogs in water or watercraft.

Source: llandegfedd.co.uk

Location and contact details

Llandegfedd Reservoir, Coed y Paen, Pontypool, Monmouthshire, Wales NP4 0SY

Phone: 0330 0413 381

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Source: llandegfedd.co.uk

Sources and review dates
  • Detailed profile reviewed 2026-11-05

Check current arrangements with the operator before travelling.

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