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Cray Reservoir
From April · £15 · 3 fish, then C&R Season 1 Apr to 30 Sept
Day tickets
Buy a ticket for a single day, with rates and dates further down.
Stillwater
Bank fishing only.
About Cray Reservoir
Cray Reservoir is a small upland reservoir near Sennybridge in the Brecon Beacons National Park, owned by Cnewr Estate. The estate describes it as a beautiful and unspoilt place to fish for wild brown trout, with easy reach of the banks and about 3 km of shoreline. You can drive down from the A4067 to the path that runs alongside the reservoir. It was built to supply Swansea with water, finished in 1906, and still supplies the Tawe valley.
The season runs from 1 April to 30 September and the fishing is fly only, from dawn to dusk. There are no boats or flotation devices. A day permit is £15 in 2026, paid on the day at Cnewr Farm, where the estate asks for your name, car registration and the date. You may keep at most 3 fish and return the rest, and the estate asks you to keep a record of your catch and send it to Cnewr. Guests staying in the estate’s holiday cottage and farmhouse can ask for complimentary permits. The position shown is approximate.
How you can fish here
- Methods
- Fly Only
Pricing and season
Indicative prices. They don't show whether a day is still free and other rates may apply, so confirm availability and the final price with whoever you book through before you travel.
Tickets
- Day permit, 3 fish 3 fish, then C&R · 1 Apr to 30 Sep 2026 season price. Paid on the day of fishing at Cnewr Farm: the estate asks for your name, car registration and the date. Estate holiday guests can ask for complimentary permits.
- £15 per day
Day tickets and booking
- Cray Reservoir (Cnewr Estate)
Prices by date
Fishing details
- Water type
- Stillwater
- Lake
- 1
- Boat fishing
- Bank only
Stocking and fish species
Rules and policies
Fishing rules for Cray Reservoir
Fly fishing only, dawn to dusk. No boats or flotation devices. Maximum take of 3 fish; return all others. Keep a record of catch details and return it to Cnewr. Take litter away. Season 1 April to 30 September. A Natural Resources Wales rod licence is needed.
Where you'll fish
Location
Approximate locationExact location is hidden at the owner's request. at Cray Reservoir (Cnewr Estate).
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FAQ
Cray Reservoir FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Cray Reservoir, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on Cray Reservoir at any one time?
02What species can I expect to catch on Cray Reservoir?
03Do I need to wade, or can I fish from the bank?
04Is a ghillie available, and do I need one?
05Where do I park, and how do I access the beat?
06What tackle should I bring?
07What happens if conditions are poor on the day I've booked?
08Are dogs allowed on the beat?
Worth a read
£15 for 3 fish, then C&R
Out of season, from April
