Fishing in Gelligaer

11.5 miles from Gelligaer

Llandaff Weir is a tidal river/estuary mark on the River Taff in Cardiff, fished from the riverbank paths and nearby hard edges around the weir. It’s a mixed, often silty venue with stronger flow on the ebb and a defined tidal push on the flood; best results usually come from...

12.2 miles from Gelligaer

Blackweir is a tidal River Taff mark in Cardiff, fished from the public paths/edges around Blackweir and the weir area rather than open coast. Access is easy on foot from nearby roads/parks, with short walks along the riverside. Expect mostly estuary-style sport: strong flow on springs, coloured water after rain,...

13.7 miles from Gelligaer

St Brides Brook is a small tidal inlet/stream mouth on the Severn Estuary shore, fished mainly from muddy/sandy banks and short shingle patches near the outflow. Access is on foot via local lanes and public paths, then a short walk across field edges/shore; it’s a classic estuary mark where you...

13.7 miles from Gelligaer

Grangetown Foreshore is a tidal estuary shore mark on the Cardiff Bay/Severn Estuary side, fished from firm foreshore and man‑made edges near the river mouth with easy walk-in access from local roads and paths. It’s mainly mixed flatfish and school fish with occasional rays/dogs in range on bigger tides; best...

14.1 miles from Gelligaer

St Brides Seawall is a low, man‑made sea defence on the inner Severn Estuary, fished from the top or toe of the wall over soft mud/sand with a steady tidal pull. Access is straightforward from nearby lanes/footpaths with short walks along the bank, and the fishing is typically long-cast estuary...

14.2 miles from Gelligaer

Uskmouth is an exposed Severn Estuary mark around the mouth of the River Usk by Newport, fished mainly from the foreshore and low rock/rough ground either side of the outfall and sea wall. Access is typically a short walk from nearby parking/paths, but expect soft mud, steep shingle and strong...