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5 beats sell day tickets
You can book a day rod on the River Taff without joining a club or syndicate.
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A typical day is £10
From £10 to £10, across 5 beats with published day rates.
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4 species listed
Anglers here can target brown trout, grayling, sea trout and salmon.
About the River Taff
The River Taff, Afon Taf in Welsh, runs about 42 miles from the Brecon Beacons to Cardiff Bay. It begins as two rivers, the Taf Fawr and the Taf Fechan, which meet at Cefn-coed-y-cymmer just north of Merthyr Tydfil. From there it flows south past Abercynon, Pontypridd and Taff’s Well, taking in the Cynon, the Rhondda and the Taff Bargoed on the way, before it runs through the middle of Cardiff and out into the bay.
For a long time this was one of the most polluted rivers in the area. Iron and coal works did the damage, and an 1872 report called the river uninhabitable to fish. Water quality has improved since the pits closed, and in 2003 a fish ladder was added at the weir by the old Treforest tinplate works so that migrating fish could reach the upper river.
The Taff is a spate river, and rain, especially in summer, brings its best fishing. It holds a large population of wild brown trout and grayling, some of them very big. Salmon run late in the year, there are occasional sewin, and the upper river is well regarded for its fly fishing.
Check the details for the stretch you plan to fish.
Where the River Taff runs
The river's course with every beat and fishery we list on it. Click a marker to read about that water.
River Taff at a glance
- Length
- 42 miles
- Source
- Brecon Beacons, as the Taf Fawr and Taf Fechan, which meet at Cefn-coed-y-cymmer north of Merthyr Tydfil
- Mouth
- Cardiff Bay
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Water type
- Spate
Conditions now
Fish species
Anglers on the River Taff 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 Taff
Browse all 8 beatsBrowse day tickets, syndicate rods, and permit fishing on the River Taff. Each beat listing includes pricing, species, and booking details.
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Fiddlers Elbow to Abercynon
On enquiry 2 rods
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Merthyr Tydfil Angling Alliance, Taff and Taf Fawr
On enquiry
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River Taff, Cardiff
On enquiry
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River Taff, Cilfynydd
£10 per rod
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River Taff, Grovers Field
£10 per rod
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River Taff, Hawthorn (Upper Boat)
£10 per rod
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River Taff, Ynysangharad Park
£10 per rod
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River Taff, Zion Street and Berw Road
£10 per rod
Clubs and syndicates on the River Taff
4 clubsMembership bodies holding water on the River Taff. Some sell day tickets alongside membership, others are open to members only, and a few run a waiting list.
Club · Cardiff
Glamorgan Anglers Club
£72–£92/yr 2 stretches
Club · Merthyr Tydfil, Powys
Merthyr Tydfil Angling Alliance
£20–£70/yr 4 stretches
Club · Rhondda Cynon Taf
Osprey Fly Fishers Association
£15–£65/yr 6 stretches
Club · Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf
Taff Bargoed Angling Association
£30–£70/yr 2 stretches
Tributaries
Rivers that feed the River Taff.
FAQ
River Taff FAQs
Common questions about fishing the River Taff, from day tickets and seasons to what to expect on the bank.
01Can I fish the River Taff?
02How much does it cost to fish the River Taff?
03When is the fishing season on the River Taff?
04What fish can I catch in the River Taff?
05Do I need a licence to fish the River Taff?
Worth a read
£10 typical day
Day rods from £10 to £10
