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Clive Branson's
Fishing Guide
to
Wales
and the Borders

By popular demand from visiting anglers I have been asked on many occasions
“Where best to go fishing including best facilities such as refreshments, toilets, disable access etc”
Therefore I have introduced for each venue within the guide my personal
1-5 star rating *****.
Including my personal views, helping anglers and their families decide where best to experience this great sport of ours.

COARSE / GAME / SEA

COARSE

Venue; BREAKWATER PARK

Location; Situated in Breakwater Park, Holyhead
Owner Permit; Ynys Mon A/A
Availability; Day tickets on bank
Tel; Mr Swales 01407 810136
Fish Species; Rudd, Roach, Perch, Tench, Eel, Bream
Web Site; www.holyhead.com/ymaa/
Additional information; 20 peg Lake, Disabled access, W/C, Refreshments
Clive Branson's star rating ** A nice place to visit

Venue; CWM RESERVOIR

Location; Cwm Twr farm near Holyhead A5 Llaingoch to South Stack
Owner Permit; Holyhead A/C
Availability; 0.75 acre Lake
Tel; 01407 765479 / 01407 860239
Fish Species; Carp, Perch, Crucian, Rudd, Tench, Bream, Roach
Web Site; www.holyhead.com/page53.html
Additional information; Disabled access
Clive Branson's star rating **

Venue; LLYN ASTRA

Location; RAF Valley, Anglesey. On edge of Valley RAF station
Owner Permit; RAF A/C
Availability; 3 acre Lake
Tel; 01407 762241
Fish Species; Carp, Perch, Crucian, Rudd, Tench, Bream, Roach
Additional information; members and guest only
Clive Branson's star rating **

Venue; LLYN BODAFON

Location; Near Bodffordd, Llangefni
Owner Permit; Llyn Bodafon
Availability; Day tickets from Mr H Pritchard-Rayner, Hafod, Llangwyllog. Llangefni
Fish Species; Tench, Rudd
Clive Branson's star rating **

Venue; LLYN BRYNTIRION

Location; Dwyran, Anglesey
Owner Permit; Llyn Bryntirion A/C
Availability; 3 Lakes covering 3 acres
Tel; 01248 430232
Fish Species; Perch, Carp
Additional information; No keepnets, Barbless hooks, No night fishing, One rod per angler
Clive Branson's star rating **

Venue; LLYN CARNAU (TACAN)

Location; Carnau near to RAF Valley
Owner Permit; Mr R Morris Owen
Availability; Day ticket 2 acre Lake
Tel; 01407 741044 (North bank) 01407 762241 (South bank)
Fish Species; Tench, Eel, Perch, Roach, Rudd
Additional information; Access to north bank on day ticket. South bank restricted to RAF staff only
Clive Branson's star rating **

Venue; LLYN CWM TWR

Location; Holyhead
Owner Permit; Holyhead A/C
Availability; Mr K Highfield
Tel; 01407 810659
Fish Species; Bream, Rudd, Roach, Tench, Perch, Crucian, Carp
Additional information; Disabled Access, members only
Clive Branson's star rating **

Venue; LLYN DEWI

Location; Angelesy
Owner Permit; Ynys Mon A/A
Availability; Mr Swales
Tel; 01407 810136
Fish Species; Carp, Eel, Roach, Perch, Crucian carp, Rudd
Web Site; www.holyhead.com/ymaa/
Additional information; Disabled access
Clive Branson's star rating **

Venue; LLYN MAELOG

Location; Rhosneir
Owner Permit ; Ty Hen Carp
Availability; 500 yards on North Bank
Tel; Mr B Summerfield 01407 810331
Fish Species; Bream, Eel, Rudd, Roach, Pike, Perch
Web Site; www.holyhead.com/ymaa/page2.html
Additional information; Disabled Access, Residents fishing only, ask permission for the area you wish to fish. No fishing in wilkdlife area or islands between pier and cottage
Clive Branson's star rating **

Venue; LLYN Y GORS FISHERY

Location; Llandegfan, Menai Bridge
Owner Permit; Llyn y Gorse Fishery
Availability; 5 Lakes 12.5 acres
Tel; Mr R Thompson 01248 713410
Fish Species ; Tench, Bream, Rudd, Roach, Eel, Orfe, Catfish, Carp, Pike
Web Site; www.llynygors.co.uk/llynygor.html
Clive Branson's star rating ***** A great place to visit a holiday recommended

Venue; NANT ANOG

Location; Llandeusa
Owner Permit; Yns Mon A/A
Availability; Mr Swales
Tel; 01407 840136
Fish Species; Tench, Carp, Perch, Roach
Web Site; www.holyhead.com/ymaa/
Additional information; Disabled access

Venue; TY HEN CARP LAKE

Location; Rhosneigr
Owner Permit ;Ty Hen Carp
Availability; 1.5 acre Lake
Tel; Mr B Summerfield 01407 810331
Fish Species; Roach, Crucian carp, Carp, Tench, Rudd
Web site. www.tyhen.com
Additional information; The lake was opened in 1983, with the island in the middle being the major feature. Tench have been stocked into the lake and Roach, Rudd and Crucian were restocked in March '99.
Clive Branson's star rating **

Venue; TYDDYN SARGENT

Location; Tyn y Gongl. Llangefni. After a mile (passing a rugby field on the left and telephone box on the right) turn right at the signpost for Llanfair M.E.
Owner Permit; Tyddyn Sargent
Availability; 1.75 acre Lake
Tel; Mr K Twist 01248 853024
Fish Species; Crucian carp, Tench, Carp, Roach, Bream, Eel, Rudd
Web Site; www.visitanglesey.com/selfcat/lakehse.htm
Additional information; Bait restrictions, Disabled access, Barbless hooks, Camping available, W/C, accommodation
Clive Branson's star rating **

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Venue; LLYN ALAW

Location; South of Amlwch, on Angelesy
Owner Permit; United utilities
Availability; Day tickets
Tel; Contact; Jim Clarke 01407 730762
Fish Species; Rainbow trout, Brown trout
Additional information; Llyn Alaw is a large lowland reservoir about 777 acres in a rural setting in North Anglesey. It is well known for it's rich feeding that produces wild Brown Trout up to four pounds in weight yearly and allows stocked rainbow to double their weight in the several months after stocking. Llyn Alaw is one of the most productive lakes in Wales.
Clive Branson's star rating **

Venue; LLYN CEFNI

Location; Near Llangefni, central Anglesey
Owner Permit ; Cefni A/A
Availability ; Season or Weekly tickets 175 acre Lake
Tel; P Rowe 01248 470306
Fish Species; Brown trout, Rainbow trout
Web Site; www.anglesey.info/Fishing.htm
Additional information; With several lakes originally formed during the ice age, and the two largest lakes man made. These two lakes are Llyn (Lake) Alaw and Llyn Cefni. Disabled access, W/C, Close season
Clive Branson's star rating **

Venue; LLYN CORON

Location; Central Anglesey
Owner Permit; Llyn Coron fishery
Availability; 80 acre Lake
Tel; 01407 810801
Fish Species Brown trout, Sea Trout
Additional information; Close season, Day and weekly tickets available, 4 Fish limit and then catch and release

Venue; LLYN JANE

Location Llandegfan on Angelesey
Owner Permit Llyn Jane
Availability Four Lakes 6 acres
Tel; 01248 712747
Fish Species Rainbow Trout
Web Site; www.beaumaris.org.uk/lljane.html
Additional information; Set in ten acres of natural valley and bordered by the River Cadnant, offers high quality sport for the discerning angler.

Venue; PARC NEWYDD FISHERY

Location; Between Llannerchymedd and Llyn Alaw
Owner Permit; Parc Newydd Fishery
Availability; One acre Trout Lake
Tel; Mr Cannon 01248 470700
Fish Species; Brown Trout, Rainbow trout
Additional information; Disabled access, Refreshments, accommodation available, Fly only, W/C, Catch and release

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Location; Rock marks around Trearddur, Penmon (Puffin island), Menai strait. Point Lynas, Amlwch.Llanbadrig,

Around Anglesey's coast line it is possible to find a fishing venue to suit all tastes. Storm beaches, sheltered beaches, harbours, jetty's, rockmarks and cliff tops. Whatever your preference there will be a mark to suit you. As with most places fishing has suffered over recent years, tope are no longer caught and bass are not as common but it is still unusual to not catch something if you choose the right spot.

Information;

Local anglers may think dogfish are pests but caught on light gear they can be fun. Wrasse and small pollock caught on a light bass rod provide good sport. Mackerel can be found on the southern coast from as early as april, following the sandeel shoals around the island until they can be caught almost anywhere. Dusk and dawn being the best times. If you are fishing for fun or on holiday with no freezing facilities please do not kill all the fish you catch. Mackerel do not keep well and if not kept cold, they are no good for bait or human food after a few hours in the sun.

Bait can be collected at a few places, crab in the Menai strait, Lug in Red Warfe bay and Ragworm around Holy Island. If like me you want to fish not collect bait on the few occasions fishing trips are possible then a bait supplier is needed. There are shops around the coast that sell bait but it is best to ring beforehand to place an order to ensure a fresh supply. Bait can be bought from The Pilot store Amlwch, The calor gas shop Benlech, Private sellers around Valley and Trearddur

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