River Coarse fishing in S.Wales

[Pescador Pablo]

I may have the opportunity to move to the Cardiff area. Does anyone know of good river coarse fishing within 1 hours travel.

Many thanks for any thoughs.

Paul

[viney]

My phones playing up so I can't copy and paste but search for the wye and usk foundation.

 

Matt

[arbocop]

One would imagine there is coarse fishing in the Taff. It's principally a (very good) trout grayling and sea trout river but whilst it's mainly fly, I know there are winter grayling which can be fished for by trotting. Lower down i am sure there is coarse fishng for chub etc.

 

I know this sounds obvious but have you Googled it?

 

EDIT: Try this, there are eat least 3 rivers in the area around Cardiff and some sections are free (although they look a bit err, bleak). The River Rumney looks lovely.

 

http://fishingguidewales.co.uk/Fishing_Guide_Wales-Cardiff.html

Edited June 13, 2013 by arbocop

[frenchdub]

I've not fished in South Wales for many many years, but used to live there as a kid. Other than the Taff which does hold some decent fish, chu & barbel too... My mates used to catch mullet down behind the Castle.......In your place I'd head up to the Wye area though. You have some excellent fishing out that way with the Monnow, the Usk & the Wye.

I think I'd concentrate on the Wye if I was still in Wales, as it has some excellent fishing especially barbel these days. Its fairly easy to reach too from Cardiff as the roads are good and the traffic easier than some areas of the UK.

 

Can't offer any specific stretches as most have changed since I was last there, but I'm sure there are clubs, syndicats & day tickets to be had. Even Ross is only about 90 mins from Cardiff.

cheers

Gareth

[Pescador Pablo]

Thanks everyone for the very helpful replies, looks very promising. I've also found some good looking allotment sites, so now I just need a house and job!

Minor details really. Off to theTrent now to start the season.

Best wishes to you all