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1 beat sells day tickets
You can book a day rod on the River Rhondda without joining a club or syndicate.
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3 species listed
Anglers here can target brown trout, grayling and salmon.
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2 clubs and syndicates
Membership water on the River Rhondda, some with day tickets alongside.
About the River Rhondda
The River Rhondda, Afon Rhondda in Welsh, has two main branches, the Rhondda Fawr and the Rhondda Fach, the big and the little Rhondda, though both are of similar length. The Rhondda Fawr rises at a spring on the eastern side of Craig y Llyn at about 544 metres, drops sharply through a mountain gorge and then runs down the Rhondda Valley through Treherbert, Treorchy, Tonypandy and Porth. The Rhondda Fach rises on the hills above Blaenrhondda, flows through Maerdy and Ferndale and joins it at Porth. The river then runs on through Trehafod to meet the Taff at Pontypridd.
Coal mining dominated the valley, and for a century or more the river ran black with coal solids. It has been steadily improving since the early 1970s, with the mines closed and sewage treatment upgraded.
Today the Rhondda is a fast and often rocky river with a reputation for good trout fishing, holding good sized wild brown trout. There are a few grayling near the junction with the Taff, and the odd salmon late in the season.
Check the details for the stretch you plan to fish.
Where the River Rhondda runs
The river's course with every beat and fishery we list on it. Click a marker to read about that water.
River Rhondda at a glance
- Source
- Spring on the eastern side of Craig y Llyn, above Blaenrhondda (Rhondda Fawr)
- Mouth
- River Taff, at Pontypridd
- Tributary of
- River Taff
- Country
- United Kingdom
Conditions now
Fish species
Anglers on the River Rhondda can target brown trout, grayling and salmon. Brown trout dominate most beats here; grayling, sea trout, and salmon appear on certain rivers and seasons.
Fishing Beats on the River Rhondda
Browse all 2 beatsBrowse day tickets, syndicate rods, and permit fishing on the River Rhondda. Each beat listing includes pricing, species, and booking details.
Clubs and syndicates on the River Rhondda
2 clubsMembership bodies holding water on the River Rhondda. Some sell day tickets alongside membership, others are open to members only, and a few run a waiting list.
FAQ
River Rhondda FAQs
Common questions about fishing the River Rhondda, from day tickets and seasons to what to expect on the bank.
01Can I fish the River Rhondda?
02How much does it cost to fish the River Rhondda?
03When is the fishing season on the River Rhondda?
04What fish can I catch in the River Rhondda?
05Do I need a licence to fish the River Rhondda?
Worth a read
2 bookable beats
On the River Rhondda
