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2 species listed
Anglers here can target brown trout and grayling.
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1 club or syndicate
Membership water on the River Cynon, some with day tickets alongside.
About the River Cynon
The River Cynon, Afon Cynon in Welsh, is one of the main tributaries of the Taff in south Wales. It rises at Llygad Cynon, a spring 219 metres above sea level at Penderyn, and the water that comes out there has been traced back to a sink on the Nant Cadlan at Ogof Fawr. From there it flows roughly south east through Hirwaun and Aberdare to join the Taff at Abercynon.
Along the way it takes in the Dare at Aberdare, the Aman at Aberaman and the Nant Pennar at Mountain Ash. The three rivers, Rhondda, Cynon and Taff, give their name to the local authority, Rhondda Cynon Taf.
The river was badly affected by the coal industry, and its quality has improved dramatically since the mines closed. It holds wild brown trout, which are the main quarry on the upper river around Aberdare. Several weirs lie between there and the Taff, and it is not known how far grayling reach upstream. In recent years the Cynon has become a very good grayling river, especially in the lower stretches near Abercynon.
Check the details for the stretch you plan to fish.
Where the River Cynon runs
The river's course with every beat and fishery we list on it. Click a marker to read about that water.
River Cynon at a glance
- Source
- Llygad Cynon spring at Penderyn
- Mouth
- River Taff, at Abercynon
- Tributary of
- River Taff
- Country
- United Kingdom
Conditions now
Fish species
Anglers on the River Cynon can target brown trout and grayling. Brown trout dominate most beats here; grayling, sea trout, and salmon appear on certain rivers and seasons.
Fishing Beats on the River Cynon
Browse all 1 beatBrowse day tickets, syndicate rods, and permit fishing on the River Cynon. Each beat listing includes pricing, species, and booking details.
Clubs and syndicates on the River Cynon
1 clubMembership bodies holding water on the River Cynon. Some sell day tickets alongside membership, others are open to members only, and a few run a waiting list.
FAQ
River Cynon FAQs
Common questions about fishing the River Cynon, from day tickets and seasons to what to expect on the bank.
01Can I fish the River Cynon?
02How much does it cost to fish the River Cynon?
03When is the fishing season on the River Cynon?
04What fish can I catch in the River Cynon?
05Do I need a licence to fish the River Cynon?
Worth a read
1 bookable beat
On the River Cynon
