River Rheidol · Ceredigion
Cwm Rheidol Reservoir
Passport scheme
Passport scheme
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Stillwater
Bank fishing only.
About Cwm Rheidol Reservoir
Cwm Rheidol Reservoir is the largest of Aberystwyth Angling Association’s lakes. It forms part of the River Rheidol but is closed in by the dam at the Aberffrwd end. Its level goes up and down, like the river’s, depending on when the power station is generating and on any natural increase in flow.
There is a good head of wild brown trout, and the chance of a sewin or salmon within the licence and rule restrictions. Fly, spin and worm fishing are allowed. The club rules apply the River Rheidol restrictions here, and brown trout and salmon must be returned. A day ticket here is valid for all other Aberystwyth Angling Association waters on that date. The Passport lists a concessionary ticket for anglers of state pension age and disabled anglers; proof of eligibility must be carried. It is booked through the Fishing Passport.
How you can fish here
- Methods
- Fly Only, Spinning, Bait
How to book
Day tickets and booking
- The Fishing Passport Day tickets
Day tickets
The beat page prints no ticket price on 28 October 2026: tickets and prices load on the booking page by date, and it showed no dates. The day ticket is valid for all other Aberystwyth Angling Association waters on that date. A concessionary ticket for state pension age and disabled anglers is listed, with no price shown. Booked through the Fishing Passport.
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Day tickets
Aberystwyth Angling Association’s own water. Permits are sold by the association and through the Fishing Passport.
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Fishing details
- Water type
- Stillwater
- Lake
- 1
- Boat fishing
- Bank only
Stocking and fish species
Rules and policies
Fishing rules for Cwm Rheidol Reservoir
Fly, spin and worm fishing allowed, with the same restrictions as the River Rheidol (see the club rules). Brown trout and salmon must be returned. Barbless or de-barbed hooks only (club rules). National byelaws apply.
Where you'll fish
Location
Approximate locationExact location is hidden at the owner's request. This beat is on the River Rheidol.
Conditions on the River Rheidol
The river
The River Rheidol, Afon Rheidol in Welsh, is a river in Ceredigion about 19 miles long. It rises on Plynlimon, the mountain that also feeds the Wye and the Severn, and its upper course is the outflow…
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FAQ
Cwm Rheidol Reservoir FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Cwm Rheidol Reservoir, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on Cwm Rheidol Reservoir at any one time?
02What species can I expect to catch on Cwm Rheidol 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?
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