Venue; CONWY WATER GARDENS AND COARSE

Location; Situated Near Rowen B5106 3 miles from Conwy
Owner Permit; Conwy Water Gardens
Sat Nav LL32 8TP
Availability; Day tickets, Concessionary for OAP and under 14
Tel; 01492 650063 8
Fish Species; Tench, Roach, Rudd, Perch, Carp, Golden orfe, Chub, Barbel
Web Site; www.conwywatergardens.co.uk/
Additional information; Full facilities on site The fishery has 3 lakes, specimen of 2 acres at 8ft, 1 mixed at 1 acre and 3-5ft set in woodlands and canal type 1 acre 4ft, well stocked,
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Venue; LLYN ALED ISAF / LLYN BRENIG

Location; Llansannan, Denbigh Moors
Sat Nav LL21 9TT
Owner Permit ; Welsh Water
Availability; Day tickets On Bank from machine or Llyn Brenig Visitor centre
Tel: 01490 420463
Fish Species; Roach, Perch, Pike
Web site http://www.nantglyn.net/angling.html
Additional information; A 200 acre, fairly deep reservoir with perch and some big pike (over 20lb), hovever the past few years has seen it dry out completely in the summer.
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Venue; LLYN ALED UCHAF

Location; Near Llansannan
Sat Nav LL16 5HN
Owner Permit; Hamdden Ltd Welsh Water
Availability; Day or Season tickets
Tel; 01490 420463
Fish Species; Perch, Roach, Brown trout, Pike
Web Site;   http://www.nantglyn.net/angling.html
Additional information; No night fishing, Disabled access. A small quiet fishery at 180 acres, this is the highest of the reservoirs and very exposed. The wind blows straight off Snowdonia, so it is cold the whole year round. Has wild brownies, perch and pike A day ticket cost £4.00
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Venue; LLYN SYBERI

Location; Near Eglwysbach
Owner Permit; Bodelwyddan Game
Availability; Day or Season tickets
Tel; 01745 334935
Fish Species; Roach, Tench, Perch, Eels and Rainbow
Web Site; www.gameanglers.co.uk.
Additional information; Day permits are available from Bodnant Garden Centre and Eglwysbach Post Office and cost £6 per day
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Venue; BRENNIG RESERVOIR

Location; Situated near to Cerr-y-drudion, Corwen
Sat Nav LL21 0AA
Owner Permit; Dwr Cymru Welsh Water
Availability; Day tickets 920 acre reservoir
Tel; 01490 420463
Web site;  http://www.nantglyn.net/angling.html
Fish Species; Rainbow trout, Brown trout
Additional information; Llyn Brenig is a 920 acre water supply lying in a tranquil Welsh Valley in the heart of the Denbigh Moors. The Lake is a well sign posted from the B4501 Denbigh to Cerrigydrudion road and the main A5, from London to Holyhead, passing through nearby Cerrigydrudion.
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Venue; DOLWEN RESERVOIR

Location; Situated South west of St Asaph near Llannefydd
Sat Nav LL16 5EA
Owner Permit;  Contact Bodelwyddan Newsagent
Availability; 19 acre reservoir, day season tickets
Tel:  01745 582100
Fish Species; Rainbow trout, Brown trout
Web Site; Click Here
Additional information. Permits: The Spar Shop 5 Church View Bodelwydaan Denbighshire. Fishing is only allowed by means of artificial fly, spinning and single natural worm. No other bait may be taken to the lakeside
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Venue; DRAGONFLY FISHERY

Location; Situated at Cerrig-y-drudion
Owner Permit; Dragonfly fishery
Sat Nav  LL21
Availability; Day tickets, 2.5 acre Lake
Tel; 07882 154888 / 01490 420530
Web site;dragonflyfisheries
Fish Species; Brown Trout, Rainbow trout
Additional information; Contact Paul or Janet, Disabled access, Tuition available, Accommodation, Fly only, W/C, Children/Novice corner, Rod hire, Tackle sales
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Venue; FFYNNON LLOER

Location; Situated in mountain above Llyn Ogwen
Sat Nav LL34
Owner Permit; Ogwen valley A/A
Availability; Day tickets / season
Tel; 07764 848427
Web site; http://www.ogwen.net/
Fish Species; Brown Trout
Additional information; Visitor permits can be obtained from the following places in Bethesda : Ogwen Bank Caravan Park, Mr. W Edwin (grocer) opposite Victoria Hotel, Mr. D Jones Lorne House news agents next to HSBC bank, Dinas Farm near Tregarth and the Ogwen Cafe adjacent to Ogwen Lake
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Venue; Llyn Ogwen

Location; three miles from Bethesda with the A5 passing right by it's side
Sat Nav LL34
Owner Permit; Ogwen valley A/A
Availability; Day tickets / season
Tel; 07764 848427
Web site; http://www.ogwen.net/
Fish Species; Brown Trout
Additional information; Wild brown trout the lake is stocked regularly during the season with rainbow trout. This variety of wild wily fish and powerfull stockies can provide an interesting day's fishing Worm, spinning and fly are allowed here, a bubble float may be used with fly or worm
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Venue; Llyn Idwal

Location; three miles from Bethesda with the A5 passing right by it's side
Sat Nav LL57
Owner Permit; Ogwen valley A/A
Availability; Day tickets / season
Tel; 07764 848427
Web site; http://www.ogwen.net/
Fish Species; Brown Trout
Additional information;  Idwal is a lake of 28 acres shadowed by the Glyders. It is a popular destination with walkers and climbers as well as the angler.This was the first place in Wales to be made a national nature reserve. A convenient path leads up to the lake from Ogwen Falls Caffe
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Venue; Llyn Bochlwyd

Location; Hidden in a small valley overloked by Tryfan the view of Nnat Ffrancon
Owner Permit; Ogwen valley A/A
Availability; Day tickets / season
Tel; 07764 848427
Web site; http://www.ogwen.net/
Fish Species; Brown Trout
Additional information;  Wild brown trout small in size but big of heart. As it is the smallest of the four lakes fly fishing from the margins is prefered
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Venue; GRAIGLWYD SPRINGS

Location; from Penmaenmawr town centre turn left after lights up Merton Park Penmaenmawr Gwynedd
Sat Nav LL33 0EU
Owner Permit; Graiglwyd Springs
Availability; Day tickets on Bank
Tel; 01492 622338 / 01248 681039
Web site; www.graiglwydsprings.
Fish Species; Rainbow trout, Brown trout, Blue trout
Additional information; Barbless hooks, Tuition available, Refreshments, Tackle hire, Fly only, W/C, Disabled access and car park, Holiday cottages available
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Venue; HENDY WATERS LAKE

Location; Close to Llansannanon off the Park Road B5102
Sat Nav LL11 4AG
Owner Permit; Hendy Waters
Availability; Day Tickets 1 acre Lake
Tel; 01745 870310
Fish Species; Rainbow trout, Brown trout
Additional information; Fly only, Accommodation with cottages available
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Venue; LLYN BYCHAN

Location; Situated in Betws-y-Coed
Sat Nav LL24 0AR
Owner Permit; Betws-y-Coed A/A, contact Sian Godbert
Availability; Day tickets Season tickets
Tel; 01690 710143
Fish Species; , Brown trout
Web Site; http://www.betws-y-coed-anglers.org/
Additional information; Close season apply, Some bait restrictions
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Venue; LLYN COEDTY

Location; Situated near Talybont
Owner Permit; Dolgarrog fishing club, Contact Peter Jones
Availability; Day tickets and Season 23 acre Lake
Tel; 01492 660373
Fish Species; , Brown trout, Wild trout
Web Site; http://www.geograph.org.uk/search.php?i=5453559
Additional information; Day concessionary and season tickets available. Tickets available from 12 Hillside, Dolgarrog, or Talybont garage, Some bait restrictions
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Venue; LLYN COWLYD

Location; Situated near to Trefriw
Owner Permit; Welsh Water
Availability; Day tickets 225 acre Lake
Web site http://www.welshicons.org.uk/html/llyn_cowlyd.php
Tel; 01286 832900
Fish Species; , Brown trout, Char
Additional information; Close season applies, Fly only,
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Venue; LLYN DIWAUNEDD

Location; Situated 3 miles North East of Dolwyddelan
Owner Permit; Bodelwyddan Game anglers
Availability; Day tickets, 40 acre lake contact Mr Wilks
Tel; 01745 344935
Fish Species; , Brown trout, Char
Web Site; www.gameanglers.co.uk/
Additional information; Llyn Diwaunedd lies 6 miles west as the crow flies from Betws-y-Coed, in the heart of the Snowdonia National Park so the scenery is spectacular, it covers about 40 acres & is stocked with Brown trout & there are numerous Arctic Char still to be caught in this water.
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Venue; LLYN DULYN

Location; Situated in Mountains above Talybont
Owner Permit; Dolgarrog fishing club, Contact Peter Jones
Availability; Day tickets and Season 50 acre Lake
Tel; 01492 660373
Fish Species; , Brown trout, Wild trout
Web Site http://www.dolgellauanglingassociation.co.uk/
Additional information; Day concessionary and season tickets available. Tickets available from 12 Hillside, Dolgarrog, or Talybont garge, Some bait restrictions
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Venue; LLYN EIGIAU

Location; Situated 7 miles from Conwy
Owner Permit; Dolgarrog fishing club
Availability; Day tickets 156 acre Lake
Tel; 01492 660373
Fish Species; , Brown trout, Salmon, Sea trout, Char
Web Site http://www.dolgellauanglingassociation.co.uk/
Additional information; Day concessionary and season tickets available. Tickets available from 12 Hillside, Dolgarrog, or Talybont garge, Some bait restrictions
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Venue; LLYN ELSI

Location; Situated South west Betws-y-Coed
Owner Permit; Betws-y-coed A/C
Availability; Day tickets
Tel; 01690 710143
Fish Species; , Brown trout, Rainbow trout, Brook trout
Web Site; http://www.betws-y-coed-anglers.org/
Additional information; Some bait restrictions, Fish limit, Close season apply
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Venue; LLYN GODDION DUON

Location; Situated in forest North east of Capel Curig
Owner Permit; Betws-y-coed-anglers
Availability; Day or Season tickets
Tel; 01248 600486
Fish Species; Brown trout, Rainbow trout, Salmon
Web site; http://www.betws-y-coed-anglers.org/lakes.htm
Additional information; Visitor permits can be obtained from the following places in Bethesda :
Ogwen Bank Caravan Park, Mr. W Edwin (grocer) opposite Victoria Hotel, Mr. D Jones Lorne House news agents next to HSBC bank, Dinas Farm near Tregarth and the Ogwen Cafe adjacent to Ogwen Lake.
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Venue; PLAS-UCHAF RESERVOIR

Location; Situated South west of St Asaph village of Llanefydd
Post Code LL17
Owner Permit; Welsh Water
Availability; Day tickets 9 acre Lake
Tel; 01745 682206
Web site http://www.geograph.org.uk
Fish Species; Rainbow trout
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Venue; RIVER ALED

Location; Situated near to Llansannon
Owner Permit; St Asaph A/A
Availability; Day tickets 1.5 of fishing contact Mr Dave Edwards
Tel; 01745 561491
Fish Species; Brown trout, Wild trout
Web Site; www.stasaph.co.uk/leisure/anglef.html
Additional information; The river continues east through the centre of St Asaph and joins the river Clwyd just above Rhuddlan. It is a fast flowing river with a rocky gravel base, plenty of fast runs and numerous pools.
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Venue; RIVER ALWEN

Location; Situated near Crown Inn in Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr
Sat Nav LL21 9UL
Owner Permit; Crown Inn
Availability; Day tickets and Free to guest contact
Tel; 01490 420209
Fish Species; Brown trout
Web Site; http://www.pubhub.co.uk/wales/clwyd/crowninn.htm
Additional information; Finding Its source in Alwen Reservoir (See Gwynedd) The river flows south-east through Llnfihangel to join the left bank of the Dee above Corwen. Close season, Bait restrictions
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Venue; RIVER CERIW

Location; Situated from A5 - Bala turnoff on A5 road bridge just below Cerrig-y-druddion
Owner Permit; Cerrigydrudion A/A
Sat Nav LL21
Availability; Day tickets
Tel; 0702-1114746
Fish Species; Brown trout
Web Site http://www.nwalesflyfishingschool.com
Additional information; 2 miles downstream stretch to the caravan park below the next small road bridge going over the river. stocked with brown trout to 2lb. fly only. info@nwalesflyfishingschool.com
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Venue; RIVER ALWEN  HAFOD-WEN
Location; Situated between Hafod-wen and bridge
Sat Nav LL21 9TH
Owner Permit; Cerrigydrudion A/A
Availability; Day tickets upstream of Hafod-wen
Tel; 01490 420375
Fish Species; Brown trout
Web Site; http://www.nwalesflyfishingschool.com/index.shtml
Additional information; Close season, limited membership contact Mr W Roberts
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Venue; RIVER CLEDWEN, GWYTHERIN

Location; Situated near to Llansannan, Gwytherin
Owner Permit; Bodelwyddan Game anglers
Availability; Day tickets and Season contact Mr Wilkes
Tel; 01745 334935
Fish Species; , Brown trout, Sea trout, Salmon
Web Site; www.gameanglers.co.uk/
Additional information; Barbless hooks,Close season
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RIVER CONWY

The Conwy. previously spelled Conway, is rated as one of the finest Sea Trout Rivers in the UK. Big runs of Sea trout begin in June and go on until September. there are Salmon too, and these move best in high water with peak catches in mid May end of June. These fish are caught all the way up to the Conwy falls above Betwys-y-Coed. Brown trout offer the main sport. The river finds its scource in Llyn Conwy close to Pen Y bedw. from there it strikes north-east to pentrefoelas, swinging north-west to Betws-y-Coed, moving on due North through the Conwy Valley to enter the estuary at Tal-y-cefn.

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Venue; RIVER CONWY -BETWS BEAT

Location; Situated in Betws-Y-Coed
Owner Permit; Betws-y-Coed A/C
Availability; Day tickets Season tickets
Tel; 01690 710143
Fish Species; , Brown trout, Sea trout, Salmon
Web Site; www.betws-y-coed-anglersclub.org
Additional information; Close season, some bait restrictions
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Venue; RIVER CONWY BETWS-Y-COED

Location; Situated Betwys Coed
Owner Permit; St Asaph A/A
Availability; Day tickets contact Mr Staines
Tel; 01745 583926
Fish Species; , Brown trout, Sea trout, Salmon
Web Site; www.stasaph.co.uk/leisure/anglef.html
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Venue; RIVER CONWY CONWY FALLS BEAT

Location; Situated between the Conwy/Machno confluence and Llawr Ynys
Owner Permit; Betws-y-Coed A/C
Availability; Day tickets Left contact Mrs Sain Godbert
Tel; 01690 710143
Fish Species; , Brown trout, Sea trout, Salmon
Web Site; www.betws-y-coed-anglersclub.org
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Venue; RIVER CONWY -DINAS BEAT

Location; Situated between Conwy falls bridge and Rhydlanfair
Owner Permit; National Trust
Availability; Day tickets contact Mr R Ellis
Tel; 01690 710636
Fish Species; , Brown trout, Sea trout, Salmon
Web Site; www.gameanglers.co.uk
Additional information; Fish limit, Close season, No fishing Sunday
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Venue; RIVER CONWY -GWYDYR HOTEL BEAT

Location; Situated on the Lower Conwy
Owner Permit; Gwydyr Hotel
Availability; Day tickets 15 miles of fishing from Hotel
Tel; 01690 710777
Fish Species; , Brown trout, Sea trout, Salmon
Web Site; http://www.gwydyrhotel.co.uk/
Additional information; Close season, Fish limit, Call at Hotel for tickets and more information
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Venue; RIVER CONWY -LLANRWST BEAT

Location; Situated above Old bridge Llannrwst
Owner Permit; Llanwrst Anglers
Availability; Day tickets call at Tackle shop
Tel; 01492 641477
Fish Species; , Brown trout, Sea trout, Salmon
Web Site; http://llunydydd2008.blogspot.com/2008/11/llanrwst-angling-club.html
Additional information; Close season, Fish limit, Accommodation available
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Venue; RIVER CONWY -YSBYTY IFAN

Location; Situated from the A5 at Hedre Isaf Bridge to Fedw Bridge
Owner Permit; National Trust
Availability; Day tickets
Tel; 01690 710636 /
Fish Species; , Brown trout, Sea trout, Salmon
Additional information; Fish limit, Close season, Contact Robin on 01690 710567
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Venue; RIVER CONWY - WATERLOO BRIDGE

Location; Situated at Waterloo Bridge
Owner Permit; Bodelwyddan Game anglers
Availability; Day tickets Left bank from Waterloo Bridge to Llugwy confluence
Tel; 01745 334935
Fish Species; , Brown trout, Sea trout, Salmon
Web Site; www.gameanglers.co.uk/
Additional information; Barbless hooks only, Close season apply
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Venue; RIVER CONWY TRIBUTIES

Location; Situated along The River Conwy (See Map for locations)
Owner Permit; Bodelwyddan, National Trust, Llanwryst, Betwys-y-Coed, St Asaph, A A
Availability; Day and Season tickets available, also some free fishing
Fish Species; , Brown trout, Sea trout, Salmon
Web Site; http://www.geograph.org.uk/search.php?i=5423979

CRAFNANT; Finding its scource in Llyn Crafnant Reservoir (See Gwynedd) This small stream joins the Conwy below Trefriw.
CWM PENAMNEN: A small tributary of the Lledr above Dolwyddelan, offering Wild Brown trout.
DDU: Another tributary off the River Conwy with its scource Llyn Cowlyd (See Gwynedd) The Ddu joins the Conwy near Dolgarrog.
GLASGWM: The Afon Glasgwm is a short feeder of the Machino. Rising on the slopes of Ro-Owen offering Trout
GWYRD; A Tributary of the  Llugwy, the Gwyrd rises on the north-west slope of  Snowden to meet the Llugwy at Capel Curig. It has trout and accomodation opportunities along its legnth.
MACHINO: Rising above Glanaber Terrace, this river flows north-east through Penmachno to join the Conwy above Conwy falls, offering good sport with Brown trout
NUG: This small trout stream enters the Conwy near Pentrefoelas
ROE: The most northenly of the Conwy tributies, this river enters the mainstream after passing through Roewen.
SERW: Uppermost feeder of the Conwy running between Bryn-mawr and Foel-wen to join the Conwy at Blaen-y-Coed.
YSTUMIAU: This tributary of the Lledr curls down from the side of Moel Siabod to join the Lledr at Dolwyddelan.

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Venue; RIVER ELWY

Location; Situated in Gypsy Lane Llanfair Nant Mawr
Owner Permit; Bodelwyddan Game anglers
Availability; Day tickets Season contact Mr Wilkes
Tel; 01745 334935
Fish Species; , Brown trout, Sea trout, Salmon
Web Site; www.gameanglers.co.uk/
Additional information; Bodelwyddan control left hand bank from road bridge (A544) to foot bridge about ½ mile.
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Venue; RIVER ELWY LLANFAIR

Location; Situated down stream of Llanfair TH Bridge
Owner Permit; Rhyl A/A
Availability; Day tickets Season contact Mr Fowell
Tel; 01745 854390
Fish Species; , Brown trout, Sea trout, Salmon
Web Site; http://www.rhylandstasaphanglers.org/
Additional information; 1 Mile downstream of road bridge, Close season apply,
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Venue; RIVER LLEDR

Location; Situated North east of Pont-y-pant
Owner Permit; Dolwyddelan A/A
Availability; Day tickets Season contact Mr Foster
Tel; 01690 750201
Fish Species; , Brown trout, Sea trout, Salmon
Additional information; The Lledr is a tributary of the Conwy, rising on Moel Siabod and joining the main river just outside Betws-y-Coed. There is a native stock of brown trout, together with salmon and sea-trout The Association was formed in the early 1940s and owns much of the fishing rights on the River Lledr. The fishing is mainly salmon and sea trout with good runs of salmon in the river from early September until the end of the season on 17th October. Sea trout are fished for at night. Local Resident and Visitor permits are available by the season, week or day from Mr David Foster at Dolwyddelan Post Office.
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Venue; RIVER LLUGWY - SWALLOW FALLS

Location; Situated between Swallow falls and river Conwy
Owner Permit; Betws-y-Coed A/C
Availability; Day tickets Left contact Mrs Sain Godbert
Tel; 01690 710143
Fish Species; , Brown trout, Sea trout, Salmon
Web Site; http://www.betws-y-coed-anglers.org/
Additional information; Close season,
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Venue; RIVER MACHNO - CONWY FALLS

Location; Situated south of Betwys-y-coed
Owner Permit; National Trust
Availability; Day tickets contact Mr R Ellis
Tel; 01690 710636
Fish Species; , Brown trout, Sea trout, Salmon
Additional information; It has its source in the slopes at the head of the Penmachno valley, and flows through the villages of Cwm Penmachno and Penmachno. It is the first major tributary of the river Conwy, which it joins south of Betws-y-coed, just past the impressive Penmachno Falls..No fishing Sunday Fish limit, Close season
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Venue; RIVER MACHNO - PONT RHYD Y GRO

Location; Situated at Penmachno
Owner Permit; National Trust
Availability; Day tickets contact Mr R Ellis Both banks
Tel; 01690 710636
Fish Species; , Brown trout, Sea trout, Salmon
Additional information; No fishing Sunday Fish limit, Close season
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Venue; TAN-Y-MYNYDD TROUT FISHERY

Location; Situated 4 miles outside Abergele on B5381
Owner Permit; Tan y Mynydd Trout Lakes
Availability; Day tickets on 5 pools covering 2.5 acres
Tel; 01745 826722
Fish Species; , Brown trout, Sea trout, Salmon
Web Site; www.catchatrout.com
Additional information; Disabled access, Refreshments, Tuition, W/C, Fishing tackle hire
4 pools fly only, 1 pool any method
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Venue; TAI LAKE

Location; Situated at Trofarth near Abergele,
Owner Permit; Bodelwyddan Game anglers
Availability; 3 acre Lake Day and season tickets Contact Mr Wilkes
Tel; 01745 334935
Fish Species; Rainbow and Brown trout
Web Site; www.gameanglers.co.uk
Additional information; Tai lake covers an area of about 3 Acres, spring fed it  holds good Rainbow trout of 1lb to about 9lbs, Brown trout have also been stocked during 2004, anglers are asked to return all of these very carefully to the water until further notice. Fir and deciduous trees cover 2 sides of the lake providing shelter but leaving plenty of space for fly fishing. Work  was completed in the early months of 2005 to improve the access for  disabled anglers at the dam end of the lake, by providing parking at the waterside, and resurfacing the dam area, this is a great asset to our members with walking difficulties  A small area will be allocated to worm fishing for members only. Tai lake is a sporting water, additional permit is required to take fish
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SEA

Location; NORTH WALES

The North-Wales coastline has something for everyone: golden sandy beaches, productive rock marks, and secluded tidal estuaries where the only interruptions are the mournful cries of curlew and oyster catcher. All this, plus opportunity to catch a wide variety of fish species, creates the recipe for a great sea-fishing holiday.

Dinas Dinlle is one of many sandy beaches in Gwynedd that provide great sport not only for surfers but also for bass fishers. From the west-facing beach there is a wonderful view along the coast of Llyn Peninsula with the Yr Eifl Mountains in the background.

One of the big advantages of basing an angling holiday here is that, regardless of in which direction or how strong the wind blows, there is always a sheltered, safe mark to fish within a short drive. The island of Anglesey and the Llÿn Peninsula are both good examples of this geographical advantage.

Lovely Llÿn The quality of shore fishing found at these venues is legendary. For example, on the Llÿn you will have the option of spinning, float fishing or bottom fishing from the rocks or, if conditions are suitable, fishing the surf for bass on one of the country's most famous and spectacular storm beaches, Porth Neigwl (Hell's Mouth).

The headland at Morfa-Nefyn, on the north coast of the Llÿn, is a highly rated rock mark. It produces an astonishing variety of fish, including some very big wrasse and pollack.

Boat fishing Boat anglers can book a charter from various ports, including Aberystwyth, Port Dinowic, and Rhyl. Small boats can be launched at sites throughout the region with Trefor, situated on the north shore of the Llÿn Peninsula, being one of the most popular.

Boats either fish inshore for such species as tope, bream, rays, huss and bass, or they venture further offshore among the wrecks which litter the seabed. Here you will encounter fighting fit pollack, many weighing above 10lb, along with cod, coalfish, ling and conger. Indeed, only recently has the true potential of the offshore wreck fishing of North Wales been fully appreciated, and certainly the best catches must be yet to come.

Fishing these wrecks you experience a quality of fishing that used to be associated with the best ports in the south of England, and at very modest cost.

Tackle and bait Live or artificial sandeel fished on lightweight tackle is the favoured wrecking technique. Not only is light tackle far more fun and more exciting to use - imagine playing a 20 1b pollack or cod on the equivalent of spinning tackle - but invariably it is also more effective. This same sporting approach can be put to good use for bass on marks closer to the shore.

Fertile attraction For many years North Wales has been one of the most popular coastal holiday areas in the UK. Many of the people who visit this beautiful part of the country come here to fish, and the majority of them return year after year. A few have simply never gone back home! That in itself speaks volumes for the quality of the sea fishing in this part Wales.