Angling News Weekly - Carmarthenshire

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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; CASTLE ELY FISHERY

Location; Red roses near Whitland Carmarthenshire
Owner Permit; Castle Ely Fishery
Availability; Day or Season tickets on site, One Acre Lake
Tel; 01834 831636
Fish Species; Roach, Carp, Tench, Bream, Perch, Golden Orfe, Catfish,
Web Site; www.castleely.co.uk/coarse_fishing/opening%20_hours.htm
Additional information; Contact Mr G Organ Full Facilities Mill lake has 23 concrete pegs surrounding the lake and fishing is always from one of these pegs to stop the possibility of crowding other anglers
Star Rating **

Venue; CWMOERNANT PONDS (TANERDY RESERVOIRS)

Location; Situated in Reservoir road on the A40 at rounderbout with A485
Owner Permit; Carmarthen County Council
Availability; Day Season tickets Two old reservoirs One acre
Tel; 01554 747522
Fish Species; Roach, Rudd, Carp, Tench, Eel, Perch
Additional information; W/C Disabled access Refreshments
Star Rating **

Venue; DAFEN POND

Location; Situated in Llanelli
Owner Permit; Carmarthen County Council
Availability; Day Season Tickets
Tel; 01554 747522
Fish Species; Tench, Rudd, Roach,
Additional information; No night fishing. Disabled access
Star Rating **

Venue; FURNACE POND

Location; Situated in Park outside Llanelli B4309
Owner Permit; Carmarthen County Council
Availability; Day Season Tickets
Tel; 01554 747522
Fish Species; Carp, Tench, Bream
Additional information; 1 acre Lake, Disabled access
Star Rating **

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Venue; GLAS-LLYN

Location; A40 from Carmathen to St Clears
Owner Permit; Glassllyn A/C
Availability; Day Season tickets Two acre Lake from Mt Forbes
Tel; 01994 419466
Fish Species; Tench, Carp, Perch, Roach, Eel, Brown trout, Rudd
Additional information; Contact Mr T Forbes, Barbless hooks, Some bait restrictions, Catch and release, No keep nets, W/C
Star Rating **

Venue; OLD CASTLE POND

Location; Close to Llanelli town centre off A484
Owner Permit ; Carmarthen County Council
Availability; Day Season Tickets
Tel; Mr Fairfax 01554 747522
Fish Species; Pike
Additional information; Disabled access
Star Rating **

Venue; TROSTRE POND

Location; Near Tesco on out skirts of Llanelli
Owner Permit; Carmarthen County Council
Availability; Small Pond 0.5 acre Day tickets
Tel; 01554 747522
Fish Species; Tench, Rudd
Star Rating **

Venue; TURBINE HALL POND

Location; Situated in the Millennium Coastal Park near to Burry Port
Owner Permit; Welsh Federation of Anglers
Availability; Season Day tickets Mr R Darker New 3 acre Lake
Tel; 01554 759444
Fish Species; Carp
Additional information; Permits on bank or contact Mr R Darker Barbless hooks, No keepnets, Match bookings
Star Rating **

Venue; WILLOW LAKE

Location; Situated near to Pwll
Owner Permit; Welsh Federation of Anglers
Availability; Season Day tickets Mr R Darker New 3 acre Lake
Tel; 01554 759444
Fish Species; Carp, Crucian Carp, Roach, Tench, Bream, Rudd
Additional information; Permits on bank or contact Mr R Darker Barbless hooks, No keepnets, Match bookings

Star Rating **

Venue; WOODLAND LAKE

Location; Situated in the Coastal Park Near Pwll
Owner Permit; Welsh Federation of Anglers
Availability; Season Day tickets Mr R Darker
Tel; 01554 759444
Fish Species; Carp
Additional information; Permits on bank or contact Mr R Darker Barbless hooks, No keepnets, Match bookings
Star Rating **

Venue; SANDY WATER PARK

Location; South West outskirts of Llanelli just off A484
Owner Permit; Welsh federation of Anglers
Availability; Season Day tickets on Bank or tel Mr Robin Darker
Tel; 01554 759444
Fish Species; Rudd, Perch, Carp, Bream, Tench
Additional information; Disabled access Permits on bank or contact Mr R Darker Barbless hooks, No keepnets, Match bookings
Star Rating **

Venue; SPRINGWATER LAKES

Location; On the A482 between Llandovery and Lampeter
Owner Permit; Springwater Lakes
Availability; Day tickets Two Coarse Lakes Two Trout Lakes 3 to 1.25 acres
Fish Species; Brown Trout, Rainbow trout, Bream, Roach, Perch, Tench, Carp
Web Site; www.campinguk.com/springwaterlakes.htm
Additional information; Disabled access, Refreshments, Tuition available, accommodation, Tackle hire, Tackle shop on site, W/C, Camping site
Star Rating ****

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Venue; GARNFFRWYD FISHERY

Location; Situated near to Mynydd Cerrig of Cross Hands
Owner Permit; Garnffrwyd Fishery
Availability; Day Season Tickets
Tel; 01269 870539
Fish Species; Brown Trout, Salmon, Rainbow trout
Web Site; www.flyfishwales.co.uk/garnffrwd.htm
Additional information; 5-acre lake in 12 acres of woodland. Brown trout, rainbows and American freshwater salmon. Caravan club site. Log cabin accommodation. Stocked weekly with Rainbows and Browns. Average stock size 3lb. Heated wooden lodge and coal fire.

Venue; GWELLIAN FISHERY

Location; Situated at Mynyydd-y-Garreg Kidwelly
Owner Permit; Gwenllian Fishery
Availability; Day tickets
Tel; 01554 890232
Fish Species; Rainbow Trout
Additional information; Fly only

Venue; GWENLLIAN POOL

Location; Mynydd-y-Garreg road
Owner Permit; Carmarthen County Council
Availability; Season Tickets
Tel; 01554 747522
Fish Species; Sea Trout, Brown Trout
Additional information; Close season apply, Season tickets only

Venue; LLANLLAWDOG FISHERY

Location; Situated at Home Farm, Llanllawdog
Owner Permit ; Llanllawdog Fishery
Availability; Day Tickets
Tel; 01267 253436
Fish Species; Rainbows
Web Site; www.flyfishwales.co.uk/llanllawddog.htm
Additional information; Disabled access Glangwili Home Farm, Llanllawddog, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire SA32 7JE. Two lakes: a fly only fishery and an any method fishery. Rainbow trout; car parking; picnic area. A485 from Carmarthen to Pontarsais then right turn after Stag &Pheasant and continue one mile on Brechfa road. Signposted.

Venue; PANTYBEDW TROUT FISHERY

Location; Situated near to Nantgaredig in the Tywi Valley
Owner Permit; Pantybedw Trout Fishery
Availability; Day tickets, 7.5 and 1.5 acre Lakes
Tel; 01267 290315
Fish Species; Rainbows
Web Site; www.mycartel.co.uk/m/listing.php?id=1409650
Additional information; W/c Refreshments, Tackle shop on site

Venue; RIVER AMMAN

Location; Situated in Ammanford
Owner Permit; Ammanford and district A/C
Availability; Day or Season
Fish Species; Sea Trout, Salmon, Brown trout
Additional information; 1.5 miles of tributary, Contact Dyfred Rods & Guns Ammanford, Close season

Venue; RIVER COTHI

Location; Newquay
Owner Permit; Newquay & District A/A
Availability; Season tickets
Tel; 01558 685649
Fish Species; Brown Trout, Sea Trout, Salmon
Web Site; www.edwinsfordestate.co.uk/fishery_master.html
Additional information; Members Only, Close season

Venue; RIVER COTHI Banc-y-Daren

Location; Near Banc-y-Daren
Owner Permit; Gwaun Cae Gurwen A/A
Availability; Season day tickets
Tel; 01269 823023
Fish Species; Brown Trout, Sea Trout, Salmon
Web Site; www.edwinsfordestate.co.uk/fishery_master.html
Additional information; Contact MrK James,, Close season applies

Venue; RIVER COTHI (Forest Arms)

Location; Brechfa
Owner Permit; Forest Arms
Availability; Day tickets from Forest arms 1 mile of fishing
Tel; 01267 202339
Fish Species; Brown Trout, Sea Trout, Salmon
Web Site; www.forestarms.com/
Additional information; comprising 1 mile of single bank fishing with two well known holding pools. There is also a gillie available for tuition if necessary.

Venue; RIVER COTHI (Upton Hall)

Location; Upton Hall
Owner Permit; Abergwilli A/C
Availability; Day tickets 0.5 miles
Tel; Mr Alvin Jones 01267 230647
Fish Species; Brown Trout, Sea Trout, Salmon
Web Site; www.towyfishing.co.uk/club.htm
Additional information; Salmon and sea trout. The sea trout catches are greater than any other river in England and Wales.

Venue; RIVER COWIN (taf Trib)

Location; Near Bancyfelin
Owner Permit; St Clares A/A
Availability; Season tickets Local tackle shops
Tel; 01994 427331
Fish Species; Brown Trout, Sea Trout, Salmon

Venue; RIVER DUAD

Location; Near the Lower reaches of Duad Cynwyl ti its confluence with Gwili
Owner Permit; Cynwyl Elfed A/A
Availability; Season tickets Mr C Evans
Tel; 01267 281410
Fish Species; Brown Trout, Sea Trout, Salmon
Additional information; Cwmduad nestles in the valley of the Teifi River which meanders through historic Newcstle Emlyn, Cenarth with its famous falls and the old market town of Cardigan,

Venue; RIVER GWENDRAETH FACH (Llandyfaelog)

Location; Upstream of Llandyfaelog
Owner Permit; Llandyfaelog A/C
Availability; Season tickets Most of upstream
Tel; Mr P Holburn 01554 753161
Fish Species; Brown Trout, Sea Trout, Salmon
Additional information; Stands at the confluence of the rivers Gwendraeth Fach and Gwendraeth Fawr, which run into Carmarthen Bay.

Venue; RIVER GWENDRAETH FACH (Llanddarog)

Location; Situated near Llanddarog in the village of Porthyrhyd
Owner Permit; Glanyrynys Farm
Availability; Free Day or weekly tickets for staying guest
Tel; Mrs Eluned Jones 01267 275226
Fish Species; Brown Trout, Sea Trout, Salmon
Additional information; 400yds single bank fishing, Close season apply, any method allowed

Venue; RIVER GWENDRAETH FACH (Lower reaches)

Location; Llandyfealog and Kidwelly areas Several Miles of river
Owner Permit; Carmarthen & District A/C
Availability; Season tickets Mr H Evans
Tel; 01267 231945
Fish Species; Brown Trout, Sea Trout, Salmon
Web Site; www.carmarthenshire.org.uk/Angling%20Associatio/carmarthendistrict.htm
Additional information; 4 miles of fishing on the lower Towy near Carmarthen, including exclusive tidal access rights

Venue; RIVER GWILI

Location; Bronwyydd
Owner Permit; Carmarthen & District A/C
Availability; Season tickets Mr H Evans
Tel; 01267 230647
Fish Species; Brown Trout, Sea Trout, Salmon
Additional information; Close season applies

Venue; RIVER GWILI (Cynwyl Elfed)

Location; Mid reaches of Gwili
Owner Permit; Cynwyl Elefed A/A
Availability; Season tickets Several miles of fishing
Tel; Mr C Evans 01267 281410
Fish Species; Brown Trout, Sea Trout, Salmon
Additional information; Close season applies

Venue; RIVER GYNNIN AND DERI FAWE

Location; Triburary of Rver Taf to St Clears
Owner Permit; St Clears A/A
Availability; Season day tickets 2.5 miles of fishing
Tel; 01994 427331
Fish Species; Brown Trout, Sea Trout, Salmon
Additional information; Tickets available from Ivy service station, St Clears

Venue; RIVER LOUGHOR

Location; Situated in Ammanford area
Owner Permit; Ammanford & District A/A
Availability; Free water and day tickets from local Bailiff Dyfed & Rods
Fish Species; Brown Trout, Sea Trout, Salmon
Web Site; www.glynhir.co.uk/fishing.html
Additional information; Fishing is available free along a 400 yard stretch of river starting within the side of the adjacent golf course small brown trout are the main catchfrom this part of the River Loughor

Venue; RIVER LOUGHOR (Ynys Farm)

Location; Ynys farm
Owner Permit; Gwaun Cea Gurwen A/A
Availability; Season Day tickets
Tel; Mr Keith James 01269 823023
Fish Species; Brown Trout, Sea Trout, Salmon
Additional information; Close season applies

Venue; RIVER TAF (Backe)

Location; Reach shared with St Clears A.C
Owner Permit; Carmarthen & District A/C
Availability; Season Day tickets
Tel; 01267 231945
Fish Species; Brown Trout, Sea Trout, Salmon
Additional information; Close season applies The Taf ia a small but noted river in West Wales which has goods runs of Salmon and Seatrout (Sewin) as well as a healthy population of Brown trout. Worming spinning and flyfishing are all permitted

Venue; RIVER TAF (St Clears)

Location; Situated from St Clears Pont-y-Fenni Tunnel upstream
Owner Permit; St Clears A/A
Availability; Season day tickets Mr D Bryan
Tel; 01994 427331
Fish Species; Brown Trout, Sea Trout, Salmon
Additional information; Close season applies, Disabled access

Venue; RIVER TAF (Whitland)

Location; Each side of Church Bridge and Whitland
Owner Permit; Whitland A/A
Availability; Season Day tickets 6 Miles of fishing contact Cog sport
Tel; 01834 831304
Fish Species; Brown Trout, Sea Trout, Salmon
Web Site; www.carmarthenshire.org.uk/Angling%20Associatio/whitland_angling_association.htm
Additional information; Approximately 6 miles, mainly double bank of the River Taf.

Venue; RIVER TEIFI (Rhydfach fishery)

Location; Situated between Pentrecagal and Pentre Cwrt
Owner Permit; Newquay & Dist A/A
Availability; Season tickets
Tel; 01558 685649
Fish Species; Brown Trout, Sea Trout, Salmon
Web Site; www.fishing-in-wales.com/fisheries/game.htm
Additional information; Close season, accommodation, fly, spinning or bait fishing, with the larger sewin early in the season followed by the school fish from May onwards. Salmon are present throughout the season with the main run from September.

Venue; RIVER TYWI (Abercothothi Fishery)

Location; Lower Tywi
Owner Permit; Abergwili A/C
Availability; Season Day tickets Mr Alvin Jones
Tel; 01267 230647
Web site; www.towyfishing.co.uk/the%20river.htm
Fish Species; Brown Trout, Sea Trout, Salmon
Additional information; Close season applies, accommodation, fly, spinning or bait fishing, with the larger sewin early in the season followed by the school fish from May onwards. Salmon are present throughout the season with the main run from September.

Venue; RIVER TYWI (Bethlehem)

Location; Upstream of Rhosmaen
Owner Permit; Gwaun Cae Gurwen A/A
Availability; Season Day tickets Mr Keith James
Tel; 01269 823023
Fish Species; Brown Trout, Sea Trout, Salmon
Web Site; www.carmarthenshire.org.uk/Angling%20Associatio/gwaun_cae_gurwen_angling_associa.htm

Venue; RIVER TYWI (Carmarthen)

Location; Situated in upper tidal reaches
Owner Permit; Carmarthen & District A/C
Availability; Season Day tickets Mr H Evans
Tel; 01267 231945
Web site; www.carmarthenshire.org.uk/index.html
Fish Species; Brown Trout, Sea Trout, Salmon
Additional information; Venue; The River Tywi, which is arguably the best sea trout river in England and Wales, has been designated for much of its length as an Site of Special Scientific Interest

RIVER TYWI (Golden Grove)

Location; Five beats around Dryslwyn Bridge to Llandeilo

Owner Permit; Welsh Water
Availability; Day tickets
Tel; 01874 614657
Fish Species; Brown Trout, Sea Trout, Salmon
Web site; www.carmarthenshire.org.uk/Angling%20Associatio/abercothi.htm
Additional information; Close season applies, accommodation, The River Tywi, which is arguably the best sea trout river in England and Wales, has been designated for much of its length as an Site of Special Scientific Interest

Venue; RIVER TYWI (Llandeilo)

Venue; RIVER TYWI (Llangadog)

Location; Situated near village of Llangadog
Owner Permit; Llangadog
Availability; Day tickets Mr Ian Bruce
Tel; 01550 777120
Fish Species; Brown Trout, Sea Trout, Salmon
Web Site; www.carmarthenshire.org.uk/index.html

Venue; RIVER TYWI (Middle river)

Location; Middle reaches
Owner Permit; Llandeilo A/A
Availability; Season Day tickets Mr E Jones
Tel; 01550 777296
Fish Species; Brown Trout, Sea Trout, Salmon
Additional information; Close season applies, Limited membership

Venue; RIVER TYWI WHITEMILL

Location; Upstream of Glynmyrddin Farm
Owner Permit; Gwaun Cae Gurwen A/A
Availability; Season Day tickets Mr Keith James
Tel; 01269 823023
Fish Species; Brown Trout, Sea Trout, Salmon
Web Site; www.carmarthenshire.org.uk/Angling%20Associatio/gwaun_cae_gurwen_angling_associa.htm

Venue; SWISS VALLEY RESERVOIR / LOWER LLEIDI RESERVOIR

Location; North of Llanelli in the Felinfoel area
Owner Permit; Carmarthen County Council
Availability; Season Day tickets 30 acre reservoir 2-3 m deep
Tel; 01554 747522
Fish Species; Brown Trout, Rainbow trout, Carp, Perch, Rudd, Eel
Web Site; www.carmarthenshire.gov.uk/eng/index.asp?docID=1078
Additional information; Disabled access The 33 acre lake is stocked fortnightly with fish ranging up to 5lbs. The lake is a fly fishing only water for rainbows and browns ( all browns to be returned to the water live ). There is a four fish limit.

Venue; TEIFI VALLEY FISHERY

Location; Ty-Mawr, Llanbydder
Owner Permit; Teifi Valley Fish
Availability; Day tickets Mr Peter Spademan
Tel; 01570 480789
Fish Species; Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
Additional information; Close season applies

SEA

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Carmarthenshire, like Pembrokeshire, has its magnificent stretches of coastline. Carmarthen Bay east of Tenby is an evocative shoreline. There is a wide variety of sea fish and various methods of fishing. Regular fishing trips and charters are available at many of the small ports and harbours around the coast. Spinning for mackerel, bass and pollock can be done from the rocks, while the larger beaches are fine for beach-casting.

There are almost unlimited opportunities for sea fishing either from the beaches at Amroth or Pendine plus boat trips from Saundersfoot harbour.

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