Caerphilly

Pen-y-fan Pond

from £22 · 2 fish

Day tickets

Buy a ticket for a single day, with rates and dates further down.
Stillwater

Bank fishing only.

About Pen-y-fan Pond

Pen-y-fan Pond at Oakdale is one of the last remaining canal feeder reservoirs in Wales, and the club runs it as a fly fishing water. It is stocked with rainbow and blue trout, and the club says it also holds very large crayfish feeding brown trout. There are gradual sloping banks on the north and east sides that the club describes as ideal for wading, and open spaces around the lake that make it a good place for anglers new to fly fishing. The club suggests it for a long day or a couple of hours in the evening.

How you can fish here

Methods: Fly Only
Wading: Wading allowed

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 tickets

Day ticket, 2 fish 2 fish · 1 Jan to 31 Dec From the club’s website, seen on 2 November 2026. Catch and release is allowed until the second fish is killed, after which fishing must stop. Brown trout must be returned and any fish kept must be over 12 inches. Annual members have a limit of 3 fish.: £22 per day

Season and syndicate rods

Full annual membership, 2026/27 Season rod · 1 Jan to 31 Dec From the club’s website, seen on 2 November 2026. The club’s membership page lists its rivers and both stillwaters together.: £165 per season

Day tickets and booking

Islwyn and District Anglers Day tickets

Day tickets · Membership

Buy a day ticket on the club’s ticket page or at Green’s Fishing Tackle, Pontllanfraith. Day tickets bought online are for the day you fish, or after 21:00 the night before. Questions go to islwynanglers@gmail.com.
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Day rate, hover a day for the ticket

Fishing details

Water type: Stillwater
Lake: 1
Boat fishing: Bank only

Stocking and fish species

none stocking · Stocked with rainbow and blue trout, and the club says the lake also holds very large brown trout.

Brown Trout

Rainbow Trout

Rules and policies

Catch & release

EA rod licence required

Dogs allowed

Ghillie available

Ghillie required

Fishing rules for Pen-y-fan Pond

Fly fishing only, with artificial flies, a rod and line, and a landing net compulsory. Tandem lures, wagglers and buoyant flies on static sinking lines are not allowed, and there is no ground baiting or boat fishing. All brown trout must be returned alive or dead. Day ticket holders stop fishing when the second fish is killed and annual members when the third is killed, and any fish killed must be over 12 inches. Anglers under 16 must be with an adult, and a Natural Resources Wales rod licence is needed.

Where you'll fish

Location

Approximate location

Exact location is hidden at the owner's request..

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FAQ

Pen-y-fan Pond FAQs

Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Pen-y-fan Pond, from tickets to tactics.

01How many rods are allowed on Pen-y-fan Pond at any one time?

The rod limit for Pen-y-fan Pond is listed on the beat page — check before booking, as limits vary by season and fishery preference.

02What species can I expect to catch on Pen-y-fan Pond?

Pen-y-fan Pond holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout. The water is unstocked, relying entirely on the wild population.

03Do I need to wade, or can I fish from the bank?

Wading is permitted on Pen-y-fan Pond, though bank fishing is also possible on most sections.

04Is a ghillie available, and do I need one?

No ghillie service is listed for Pen-y-fan Pond — contact the provider directly if you'd like informal guidance on your first visit.

05Where do I park, and how do I access the beat?

Parking details for Pen-y-fan Pond are shown on the beat page, including a map pin where one is provided. Always confirm access arrangements with the provider when you book.

06What tackle should I bring?

Pen-y-fan Pond is fished by fly_only. The fly recommendations section on the Pen-y-fan Pond page suggests the most effective patterns month by month.

07What happens if conditions are poor on the day I've booked?

River conditions can change quickly, especially after rain. Contact the provider as early as possible if you're concerned about Pen-y-fan Pond — many are happy to offer an alternative date if the river is unfishable. Cancellation and rescheduling policies vary by provider; check the notes on the booking page or ask when you book.

08Are dogs allowed on the beat?

Dogs are not listed as permitted on Pen-y-fan Pond. Check the Beat Rules section on the page or contact the provider before bringing a dog, as policies can vary by season and stretch of the .