Address
Merthyr Tydfil CF48 2YF, UK
Fishery Information
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Penywern Ponds has an upper and lower pond located off the A465 Heads of the Valleys road, west of the ASDA store. The lower (middle) pond is visible from the road.
What size do the fish go to?
Middle pond holds double-figure carp, bream, roach, and perch. Top pond is very well-stocked with double-figure carp, roach, bream, barbel, and perch.
What tactics work well?
There are no legal bait restrictions on Penywern Ponds. Barbless hooks are required for all coarse fish, and only two rods are allowed to be used at any time. Night fishing is allowed, but the use of bivies, tents, and umbrellas with storm flaps is banned as these would constitute camping, which is not allowed. When carp fishing, a landing net of at least 30″ and an unhooking mat/cradle are necessary.
What facilities are on site?
Access to platforms for disabled anglers is available on both ponds. The Alliance has provided plenty of litter bins around the top pond, and anglers are asked to make use of them and not leave any litter.
Is parking available?
For the middle pond, car parking is available by turning off Dowlais High Street into Station Terrace and then the first left towards the pond. For the top pond, access is through a locked gate, key available for purchase when you join. The gate is behind the local ASDA store and is accessed from there. Parking is available at the end of the track for anglers.
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