River Taff · Merthyr Tydfil
Merthyr Tydfil Angling Alliance, Taff and Taf Fawr
Passport scheme
Source: Fishing Passport
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Passport scheme
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Bag limit of 2
You may take up to 2 fish. Check the rules below.
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10 miles of fishing
On the River Taff.
About Merthyr Tydfil Angling Alliance, Taff and Taf Fawr
Merthyr Tydfil Angling Alliance offers approximately 10 miles of fishing on the Taf Fawr and the main river Taff, lightly stocked early in the year with a good head of natural, hard fighting brown trout. The two rivers converge at Cefn Coed, close to Merthyr Tydfil, to form the Taff. Worm, fly and spinner are permitted.
The Passport describes the Taff from Quakers Yard up to Merthyr Vale as mainly good rural fly fishing and nymphing water, although those methods suit all the beats. Merthyr Vale to Abercanaid is semi-rural, and from Abercanaid to the junction with the Taf Fawr and Taf Fechan it is almost urban.
Two trout can be taken per rod, and anything under 9 inches must be returned (byelaw). Dogs are allowed if kept under control at all times, and the beat is not covered by the wash-off policy. It is booked through the Fishing Passport.
How to book
Day tickets and booking
- The Fishing Passport Day tickets
Day tickets
The beat page prints no ticket price on 2 November 2026. Booked through the Fishing Passport.
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Membership
Club water. The club sells week permits and guest tickets for it; day tickets are sold on the Fishing Passport.
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Fishing details
- Length
- 10 miles
- Water type
- Main river
Stocking and fish species
Rules and policies
Fishing rules for Merthyr Tydfil Angling Alliance, Taff and Taf Fawr
Two trout can be taken per rod. Anything under 9 inches must be returned (byelaw). Worm, fly and spinner permitted. Dogs allowed but must be kept under control at all times. This beat is not covered by the wash-off policy. National byelaws apply.
Where you'll fish
Location
Approximate locationExact location is hidden at the owner's request. This beat is on the River Taff.
Conditions on the River Taff
The river
The River Taff, Afon Taf in Welsh, runs about 42 miles from the Brecon Beacons to Cardiff Bay. It begins as two rivers, the Taf Fawr and the Taf Fechan, which meet at Cefn-coed-y-cymmer just north of…
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FAQ
Merthyr Tydfil Angling Alliance, Taff and Taf Fawr FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Merthyr Tydfil Angling Alliance, Taff and Taf Fawr, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on Merthyr Tydfil Angling Alliance, Taff and Taf Fawr at any one time?
02What species can I expect to catch on Merthyr Tydfil Angling Alliance, Taff and Taf Fawr?
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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