2 Rivers 1 Stillwaters Wales
Fishing in Blaenau Gwent
Blaenau Gwent offers 3 mapped fishing waters on PiscaMaps, including 2 rivers, 1 stillwater. Species found across Blaenau Gwent's waters include brown trout, sea trout, grayling, dace, chub, roach, Brown trout, Sea trout.
Fishing in Blaenau Gwent is regulated by Natural Resources Wales (NRW). An EA/NRW rod licence is required for all game and coarse fishing in Wales. NRW manages water quality, fish stocks and fish passes across Welsh rivers.
A valid Environment Agency (EA) rod licence is required to fish all rivers, canals and most stillwaters in Blaenau Gwent. Licences are available from gov.uk. Club membership or a day ticket is required on most waters in addition to the rod licence.
1 stillwaters listed
Featured Rivers in Blaenau Gwent
Afon Sirhywi
River
30.5km Species: brown trout, sea trout, grayling, dace, chub
The Afon Sirhywi is a South Wales river offering mixed coarse fishing opportunities through its lower and middle reaches, with characteristic fast-flowing sections typical of Welsh hill streams. Wa…
Ebbw Fach River
River
9.8km Species: Brown trout, Sea trout, Grayling, Chub, Dace
The Ebbw Fach is a small tributary river in South Wales with a character typical of upland streams, flowing through valleys with rocky substrate and fast-flowing sections. The river offers intimate…
All Rivers in Blaenau Gwent (2)
Click a river for species information, close season dates, access notes and a location map.
Stillwaters in Blaenau Gwent (1)
Fish Species in Blaenau Gwent
12 species recorded across Blaenau Gwent's rivers, lakes:
| brown trout | 1 water |
| sea trout | 1 water |
| grayling | 1 water |
| dace | 1 water |
| chub | 1 water |
| roach | 1 water |
| Brown trout | 1 water |
| Sea trout | 1 water |
| Grayling | 1 water |
| Chub | 1 water |
| Dace | 1 water |
| Roach | 1 water |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What fish can I catch in Blaenau Gwent?+
Waters in Blaenau Gwent hold brown trout, sea trout, grayling, dace, chub, roach, Brown trout, Sea trout.
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Do I need a licence to fish in Blaenau Gwent?+
A valid Environment Agency (EA) rod licence is required to fish all rivers, canals and most stillwaters in Blaenau Gwent. Licences are available from gov.uk. Club membership or a day ticket is required on most waters in addition to the rod licence.
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What is the close season in Blaenau Gwent?+
The statutory close season on rivers in England and Wales runs from 15 March to 15 June. There is no close season on canals and stillwaters, though some clubs impose voluntary bans. Always check with the local club before fishing.
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Which are the best rivers to fish in Blaenau Gwent?+
PiscaMaps covers 2 rivers in Blaenau Gwent. Notable waters include Afon Sirhywi, Ebbw Fach River. Each river page includes species information, access notes, close season dates and a location map.
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Are there stillwaters to fish in Blaenau Gwent?+
Yes — PiscaMaps lists 1 stillwaters in Blaenau Gwent, including Llyn y Gran Fawr. Many are day ticket venues; some require club membership.
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