Ynysllwyd, Aberdare AA

Ynysllwyd is approximately ½ mile of mostly double bank fishing on the Cynon at Aberdare. It is a medium to small river with some surprisingly deep pools, so the Passport recommends chest waders. A gravel bottom with some silt and the odd boulder makes wading not too difficult, but a couple of the pools are very deep and anglers will need to get out to progress upriver. As on any river in an urban area, some litter may be encountered. The Passport says the river has excellent habitat for wild brown trout, with plenty of cover and thick beds of Ranunculus weed in places, and the odd grayling may also be present.