What fish can I catch in Torfaen?

Waters in Torfaen hold brown trout, dace, chub, roach.

What is the close season in Torfaen?

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.

Which are the best rivers to fish in Torfaen?

PiscaMaps covers 1 rivers in Torfaen. Notable waters include Dowlais Brook. Each river page includes species information, access notes, close season dates and a location map.

Fishing in Torfaen — Rivers, Lakes & Canals

Fishing in Torfaen

Torfaen offers 1 mapped fishing waters on PiscaMaps, including 1 river. Species found across Torfaen's waters include brown trout, dace, chub, roach.

Fishing in Torfaen 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 Torfaen. Licences are available from gov.uk. Club membership or a day ticket is required on most waters in addition to the rod licence.

Featured Rivers in Torfaen

Dowlais Brook

River 13km Species: brown trout, dace, chub, roach

Dowlais Brook is a small South Wales watercourse that flows through the Merthyr Tydfil area, offering intimate fishing opportunities in a working industrial landscape with a mix of faster runs and …

All Rivers in Torfaen (1)

Click a river for species information, close season dates, access notes and a location map.

Dowlais Brook

River · 13km · brown trout, dace

Fish Species in Torfaen

4 species recorded across Torfaen's rivers:

brown trout	1 water
dace	1 water
chub	1 water
roach	1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What fish can I catch in Torfaen?+

Waters in Torfaen hold brown trout, dace, chub, roach.
Do I need a licence to fish in Torfaen?+

A valid Environment Agency (EA) rod licence is required to fish all rivers, canals and most stillwaters in Torfaen. Licences are available from gov.uk. Club membership or a day ticket is required on most waters in addition to the rod licence.
What is the close season in Torfaen?+

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.
Which are the best rivers to fish in Torfaen?+

PiscaMaps covers 1 rivers in Torfaen. Notable waters include Dowlais Brook. Each river page includes species information, access notes, close season dates and a location map.

Fishing in Torfaen

Explore Torfaen fishing on PiscaMaps

Fishing in Torfaen

Featured Rivers in Torfaen

All Rivers in Torfaen (1)

Fish Species in Torfaen

Frequently Asked Questions

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