Talybont Reservoir

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Nestled in a steep-sided, heavily wooded valley within the Brecon Beacons of Wales, Talybont Reservoir is the largest stillwater reservoir in the central Brecon Beacons, covering 318 acres (129 hectares). Owned by Welsh Water (Dŵr Cymru), this wild and tranquil water was constructed beginning in 1931 by Newport Corporation and began supplying Newport with treated water in 1939. It underwent a £10 million modernisation in 2019. Managed through the Wye and Usk Foundation's Fishing Passport system, Talybont is a true wilderness fishery — one of the finest wild brown trout stillwaters in all of Wales — offering peace, solitude, and the chance to connect with genuinely wild fish in a spectacular upland setting.

Wales licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Talybont Reservoir and what's needed to catch them.

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Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Talybont Reservoir. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

Talybont Reservoir Dam

Dam

Know where you can legally fish on Talybont Reservoir

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

Wales licenses and regulations

Wales Boating Regulations

Canal & River Trust is the navigation authority for inland waterways across England and Wales (boat licensing and navigation rules). For coastal boating the national Maritime & Coastguard Agency guidance applies.

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Wales Fishing License

Wales uses the same GOV.UK rod licence system as England - a single Environment Agency licence is valid in both countries, required to fish for salmon, trout, freshwater fish, smelt or eel.

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Wales Fishing Regulations

Natural Resources Wales (not the Environment Agency) sets and enforces the angling byelaws in Wales - close seasons, methods, catch limits, and salmon/sea-trout rules. These are distinct from the England byelaws despite the shared licence.

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Wales Stream Access Laws

Natural Resources Wales' Angling Code, the closest official guidance on access for anglers in Wales. As in England there is no general right to fish - you need permission from the fishery owner or a permit/club membership.

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Take Talybont Reservoir with you

The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.

Use the map without signal
Download the map around Talybont Reservoir to use it offline when coverage drops.
Log your catches here
Keep a private fishing journal for Talybont Reservoir to find where and when fish are biting for you.
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Find drop offs, ledges, channels, points and shallow flats with Garmin depth charts in the app.