Address
Merthyr Tydfil, UK
Fishery Information
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Pontsticill Reservoir, managed by the Merthyr Tydfil Angling Association, is a vast 250-acre mixed coarse fishery with a depth of 100 feet. The reservoir is home to roach, rudd, perch, bream, tench, pike, and carp, with carp reaching up to 40lb, pike up to 30lb, and 100lb bags of bream being common. A few wild brown trout are also present, which can grow to a substantial size but are rarely fished for. Coarse fishing, fly fishing, worming, and artificial spinner are all permitted techniques.
What size do the fish go to?
Pontsticill Reservoir boasts a variety of fish species with impressive sizes. Carp can reach up to 40lb, pike up to 30lb, and bream are known to be caught in bags of up to 100lb. There are also wild brown trout present, which can grow to a large size but are rarely targeted by anglers.
What tactics work well?
With the diverse fish population, anglers can employ various tactics depending on their target species. For carp, bream, and tench, ledgering or float fishing with boilies, pellets, sweetcorn, or worms can prove successful. For perch, roach, and rudd, using smaller baits like maggots, worms, or sweetcorn with float fishing can yield good results. Fly fishing, worming, and artificial spinner are also allowed, offering different approaches for targeting the various fish species.
What facilities are on site?
Information about specific facilities at Pontsticill Reservoir is not provided. It is recommended to contact Merthyr Tydfil Angling Association or visit their website for more information about available facilities.
Is parking available?
Parking information for Pontsticill Reservoir is not provided. It is advisable to contact the Merthyr Tydfil Angling Association or visit their website for details about parking and access to the fishery.
Where to buy tickets
Tickets for Pontsticill Reservoir can be purchased online through the Merthyr Tydfil Angling Association website, at Bait Shack in Merthyr, or from newsagents in Cefn Coed.
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