Bushmoot: Are we allowed to fish in the rivers?

[Morrolan]

The subject says it all really - I couldn't find a bushmoot specific forum so my apologies if I've overlooked it.

As the advert for the bushmoot sells the area so admirably, I was wondering what we are and aren't allowed to do?

I know that we are allowed fires in the sandy areas, but this is my first bushmoot so I don't quite know what the boundaries are about what we can and can't do on the site.

If we can't fish, I might as well leave my hobo fishing kit at home

 

[drewdunnrespect]

i think there are parts that you are allowed to fish in cos the beach is only twenty mins walk away but not sure but some one will be along who nos more in a few moments and probably be able to tell you a definate answer

 

[Wolfie]

As far as I am aware the fishing upstream of the sewage works bridge is private. Downstream of this fishing is allowed but not from the Merthyr Mawr Estate side (OK if you're actually standing in the river or from the east bank). Sea fishing is fine.

 

[tim_n]

The sewage works make it sound such an attractive place to fish...

 

[Tony]

Wolfie describes the situation accurately.

The sewage works aren't noticed so they're no issue, i've never heard or smelt anything fro that direction, it's not on our site at all so most people don't even realise it's there.

 

[Wolfie]

Tony is right about the treatment plant. I'm nearby all year round and it's rare to be able to smell anyything. It's also well screened from view by woodland and so most people don't know it's there. It does show though that it is worth knowing what is upstream of where you are fishing / washing / drinking.

 

[pace]

Having had a go at fishing the estuary at high tide it's worth mentioning the currents are very strong and you will need heavy end tackle and ideally a beach caster.

Theres a bait shop in nearby porthcawl that does small packs of squid for those not keen on storing bait in their tent/hammock. They also stock a very limited range of tackle.

I had a word with some locals who said that as well as various flatfish there are some good sized bass in the estuary.

I personally struggled to keep the bait deep enough with currents pulling everything into the beach. Even tied on largeish rocks weren't enough to my hook finding its way ashore.