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5 beats sell day tickets
You can book a day rod on the River Ogmore without joining a club or syndicate.
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A typical day is £20
From £20 to £20, across 5 beats with published day rates.
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Trout season 3 Mar – 17 Oct
Each beat sets its own dates, and every listing carries them.
About the River Ogmore
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 at Aberkenfig. It then flows through Bridgend and out to the Bristol Channel between Ogmore-by-Sea and the dunes at Merthyr Mawr.
The Wild Trout Trust calls it a classic south Wales spate river. The headwaters run over coal measures, the middle reaches over limestone and sandstone, and the gradient is fairly steep, with a series of large rock weirs above and through Bridgend. Below the town the river relaxes into wide meanders.
Heavy industry left the Ogmore badly polluted, and for a time much of it held no salmon or sea trout. Since the 1980s both have come back, and the river is now popular with anglers. Brown trout are found throughout, and it is the most westerly river in south Wales with a reliable grayling population. Rainfall changes the river quickly, so watch the levels.
Check the details for the stretch you plan to fish.
Where the River Ogmore runs
The river's course with every beat and fishery we list on it. Click a marker to read about that water.
River Ogmore at a glance
- Source
- Craig Ogwr, Ogmore Valley (as the Ogwr Fawr)
- Mouth
- Bristol Channel, between Ogmore-by-Sea and Merthyr Mawr
- Country
- United Kingdom
Conditions now
Fish species
Anglers on the River Ogmore can target brown trout, grayling, sea trout and salmon. Brown trout dominate most beats here; grayling, sea trout, and salmon appear on certain rivers and seasons.
Fishing Beats on the River Ogmore
Browse all 6 beatsBrowse day tickets, syndicate rods, and permit fishing on the River Ogmore. Each beat listing includes pricing, species, and booking details.
River Ogmore
Ogwr Fawr, Blackmill to Ogmore Vale
£20 per rod
River Ogmore
River Ogmore, Brynmenyn to Blackmill
£20 per rod
River Ogmore
River Ogmore, Dipping Bridge to Quarella
£20 per rod
River Ogmore
River Ogmore, Private Stretch, Merthyr Mawr
On enquiry
River Ogmore
River Ogmore, Quarella to Brynmenyn
£20 per rod
River Ogmore
River Ogmore, River Mouth to Merthyr Mawr
£20 per rod
Clubs and syndicates on the River Ogmore
1 clubMembership bodies holding water on the River Ogmore. Some sell day tickets alongside membership, others are open to members only, and a few run a waiting list.
Tributaries
Rivers that feed the River Ogmore.
FAQ
River Ogmore FAQs
Common questions about fishing the River Ogmore, from day tickets and seasons to what to expect on the bank.
01Can I fish the River Ogmore?
02How much does it cost to fish the River Ogmore?
03When is the fishing season on the River Ogmore?
04What fish can I catch in the River Ogmore?
05Do I need a licence to fish the River Ogmore?
Worth a read
£20 typical day
Day rods from £20 to £20
