WikiCatchRiver Ely
Cymru / Wales, United Kingdom
- river
- 10 species listed
- 51.4474, -3.1804
River Ely is a river in Cymru / Wales, United Kingdom. WikiCatch lists 10 fish species for this water, including Common dace, Blonde ray, Northern pike. The nearest other water we map in Cymru / Wales is Cardiff Bay, 1.0 km away.
Species at River Ely
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Nearby waters
- Cardiff Baysea1.0 km
- River Taffriver2.9 km
- Rhymney Riverriver6.2 km
- River Thawriver17 km
- Sirhowy Riverriver19 km
- River Sidstream20 km
- River Taffriver20 km
- River Uskriver20 km
About River Ely
As a river in Cymru / Wales, United Kingdom, River Ely fishes best when the flow is steady and the water is clear enough to see a foot or two down. Anglers who do well at River Ely pay attention to small things: the angle of the current, the colour of the water, what's hatching, where the wading birds are working. Fly anglers can match local insect activity; spin anglers can run small spinners or soft plastics through the same lies.
Reference: Wikipedia
Fishing Techniques
- For Common dace
When fishing for dace, use light line and small hooks as they are easily spooked; keep your movements minimal.
- For Blonde ray
When targeting blonde rays, use a running ledger rig with a long snood to allow the bait to move freely and attract their attention.
- For Northern pike
Vary your retrieval speed and add pauses to entice strikes, especially in colder water.
Recommended Gear
Tackle commonly used to target the species at River Ely.
Plan Your Trip
Planning a trip to River Ely? Check current conditions before you go: water level, recent weather, and any local closures. United Kingdom regulations on licences, seasons, and bag limits apply at River Ely — confirm them ahead of time.
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Website data snapshot: October 24, 2026. Spot location from OpenStreetMap and Wikipedia, species from the WikiCatch database.