Fishing in Nelson (Caerphilly)

10.9 miles from Nelson (Caerphilly)

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...

11.7 miles from Nelson (Caerphilly)

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,...

13.3 miles from Nelson (Caerphilly)

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 Nelson (Caerphilly)

The River Taff Mouth is an urban estuary mark at Cardiff Bay where the Taff meets the Severn Estuary, fished from paved paths, walls and shingle/sand edges around the barrage/outer bay. Expect strong tides and coloured water with plenty of flow; it’s a mixed ground for flatfish and school species...

14.1 miles from Nelson (Caerphilly)

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...

14.1 miles from Nelson (Caerphilly)

Cardiff Bay Outer Harbour is the tidal approach and breakwater/mouth area outside the Barrage where the Bay meets the Bristol Channel; anglers typically fish from the public walkway edges and harbour-side walls/rock armour, casting into strong tide runs and deeper water for mixed estuary/coastal species. It’s a convenient after-work mark...