River Ogmore · Bridgend
River Ogmore, Private Stretch, Merthyr Mawr
Club members only Season 3 Mar to 17 Oct
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Club members only
Membership is the main route on, but it is worth asking, as many clubs keep guest or taster days open.
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Catch and release
Fish are returned to the water.
About River Ogmore, Private Stretch, Merthyr Mawr
The Private Stretch is the water the club marks in yellow on its Map 1 on the lower Ogmore at Merthyr Mawr, around Pwll Du, Pwll y Gored and Pwll y Fflew. It is reserved for adult members of 18 and over, who book a slot on the club’s Clubmate page and cancel it if they cannot use it, so that another member can take it. Day and week tickets do not cover it.
The club asks members to fish it on their own, without friends or family, and to keep a separate catch return for the stretch as well as the one for the rest of the club’s water. Members who fish at night are asked to keep voices down and use red head torch settings near the house. Parking is at the Swing Bridge car park or in the limited space near the stone road bridge, and not at the tennis courts. The fishing is catch and release for all species. The position shown is approximate, and the club’s maps mark any private banks that are out of bounds.
How you can fish here
- Methods
- Fly Only, Spinning, Bait
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
Season and syndicate rods
- Adult annual membership, 2026 season Season rod · 3 Mar to 2 Mar From the club’s membership page. Plus a £100 joining fee for new adult and concession members. £125 with the winter grayling permit. Concession (65 or over, or registered disabled) £50, or £75 with the permit. Juniors 12 to 18 £20 and under 12 £10. There is a waiting list for adult and concession members.
- £100 per season
Club and membership details
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Day tickets · Membership
This stretch is for adult members of 18 and over, booked in advance through the club’s Clubmate page. Day and week tickets do not cover it. Adult membership is £100 plus a £100 joining fee for new members, and there is a waiting list for adult and concession members. Applications to join the list go to membershipsecretary@ogmoreangling.com.
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Fishing details
- Water type
- Main river
Stocking and fish species
Rules and policies
Fishing rules for River Ogmore, Private Stretch, Merthyr Mawr
A Natural Resources Wales rod licence is needed, and a Salmon and Migratory Trout licence for night fishing. All fishing is catch and release for every species: fish are returned dead or alive. Barbless hooks only, one rod and line, a landing net must be carried, no dogs, and any fish caught out of season goes back without delay. Trout season is 3 March to 30 September. Salmon and sea trout (sewin) season is 20 March to 17 October, and after 30 September only members with a Salmon and Migratory Trout licence may fish the Ogmore, only for salmon or sea trout. Summer grayling fishing is from 16 June to 30 September. Fly fishing, spinning and natural bait are allowed from the start of the season, with no worm for salmon, worm for sea trout from 15 April to 30 September, shrimp and prawn for salmon only in September, and no maggots or Powerbait. Ground baiting and bread are allowed only below the Ogmore and Ewenny confluence. Pictures of fish are taken with the fish and net in the water. Day and week ticket holders keep to the same byelaws.
Where you'll fish
Location
Approximate locationExact location is hidden at the owner's request. This beat is on the River Ogmore.
Conditions on the River Ogmore
The river
The River Ogmore, Afon Ogwr in Welsh, rises at Craig Ogwr in the Ogmore Valley, where it starts as the Ogwr Fawr. It meets the Ogwr Fach at Blackmill, the River Garw at Brynmenyn and the River Llynfi…
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FAQ
River Ogmore, Private Stretch, Merthyr Mawr FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing River Ogmore, Private Stretch, Merthyr Mawr, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on River Ogmore, Private Stretch, Merthyr Mawr at any one time?
02What species can I expect to catch on River Ogmore, Private Stretch, Merthyr Mawr?
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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