Gwynedd

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 decide where best to experience
this great sport of ours. I recommend that you phone first and check details before setting out. You will need a valid Environment Agency rod licence to fish at any venue listed
Also check out the easy to navigate post code

COARSE / GAME / SEA

COARSE

Venue; BRON EIFION FISHERY

Location; Situated within Woodland Estate one mile out of the seaide town of Criccieth
Sat Nav; LL52 0SA
Owner Permit; Bron Eifion Fishery
Availability; Day tickets on One 6 acre coarse Lake and One 2 acre Trout lake.
Tel; 01766 523512 Contact Kevin Owen
Fish Species; Rudd, Bream, Tench, Carp, Orfe, Crucians, Roach, Barbel, Chub, Rainbow trout
Web Site; www.broneifion.com/
Additional information; 20 peg Disabled access, WC, refreshments picnic area, Tackle and bait avaiable, Rod hire avialable
Star Rating ****

Venue; EISTEDDFA FISHERY

Location; Situated in Criccieth
Sat Nav; LL52 0PT
Owner Permit; Eisteddfa Fishery
Availability; Day or Season tickets. Contact Tom Carey evans
Tel; 07759 871327 / 07753 818414
Fish Species; Rudd, Bream, Tench, Carp, Chub, Roach
Web Site; www.eisteddfa-fisheries.com
Additional information; If it’s variety and good sport you’re after then the Pleasure Lake with 28 nicely spaced pegs and well grown margins Tackle is available for hire (pre-booking advisable), and we have ample car-parking. Toilet facilities. 24 hour fishing is occasionally permitted by arrangement Fly only lake is now available see Game section
Star Rating *****

Venue; GLASFRYN PARC POOLS

Location; Situated 2 miles North of Four crosses, Glasfryn Park
Sat Nav; LL53 6PG
Owner Permit; Glasfryn Fawr
Availability; Day or Season tickets 2 Lakes 1 and 2 acre. Contact Mr J Williams-Ellis
Tel; 01766 810202
Fish Species; Rudd, Bream, Tench, Carp, Chub, Roach
Web Site;http://www.glasfryn.co.uk/glasfryn_fishing.htm
Additional information; Disabled access, WC, refreshments, No ground baiting barbless hooks only, Disinfect nets, No night fishing
Star Rating ***

Venue; RHOSGYLL FAWR

Location; Situated near to Chwilog
Sat Nav; LL53 6TQ
Owner Permit; Rhosgyll Fawr
Availability; Day tickets. 1.7 acre.Coarse Lake Contact Mr Randall
Tel; 01766 810584
Fish Species; Carp, Rudd, Roach, Tench
Web Site; www.rhosgyllfawr-cottages.co.uk/
Additional information; Accommodation available, set within a 25 acre nature reserve
Star Rating **

Venue; GLODDFA LAKE

Location; Situated on Criccieth Golf Course
Sat Nav; LL52 0PH
Owner Permit; Glodda A/C
Availability; Day or Season tickets 0.5 acre
Tel; 01766 530645
Fish Species; Rudd, Roach, Eel
Additional information; A disused Quarry pool. Contact Mr R Griffith for more info
Star Rating *

Venue; LLYN Y GRO

Location; Llyn y Gro is situated near to the village of Sarnau on the A494, some 3-4 miles north of the picturesque Welsh market town of Bala in the Snowdonia National Park.
Owner Permit; Llyn y Gro
Availability; Day tickets
Tel; 01678 530415
Fish Species; Carp, Tench, Roach, Perch, Barbel
Web Site; http://www.gro-fishing.co.uk
Additional information; Llyn y Gro is the epitomy of scenic, peaceful and enjoyable coarse fishing. The lakes are lined with reeds/rushes as well as a few willow trees; the banks are flat and easy (except for the north bank, which is out of bounds) and there are a few “patches” of water weed, lily pads as well as 5 floating islands and 2 "bank" islands on lake 1 that make interesting features
Star Rating ***

Venue; LLYN CYNWCH

Location; Situated near Dolgellau
Owner Permit; Dolgellau A/A
Availability; Day or Season tickets 22 acre Lake
Tel; 01341 422706
Fish Species; Rainbow trout, Brown trout, Perch
Web Site; www.dolgellauanglingassociation.co.uk/
Additional information; Well stocked Rainbow trout fishery with a few Brown Trout. Stocked with substantial numbers every few weeks. Stunning scenery near the famous Precipice walk. There is a fly only section where barbless hooks must be used. Rest of the Lake bait (maggot worm) can be used. No spinning or powerbait. Contact Mashall Davies for more information email; williamelfyn@yahoo.co.uk
Star Rating ***

Venue; LLYN SARNAU

Location; Situated in Sarnau near Bala
Sat Nav LL23 7LG
Owner Permit; Llyn Sarnau A/A or local cottage
Availability; Day or Season tickets 1.5 acre Lake.
Tel; 01678 530415
Fish Species; Roach, Rudd, Perch, Tench
Web site http://www.cottageguide.co.uk/tynllyn/
Additional information; Disabled access, coarse fishing No night fishing
Star Rating **

Venue; LLYN TECHYN ISAF

Location; Situated at Llandecwyn near Talsarnau
Owner Permit; Arto & Talsarnau A/A Contact Mr Powell
Availability; Day or Season tickets 10 acre Lake.
Tel; 01766 780302 / 01341 241295
Fish Species; Carp, Tench, Perch, Roach, Brown trout
Web site http://www.freewebs.com/artrofish/
Additional information; Natural and constructed swims available with some Disabled access
This is the only coarse fishing lake at present and has easy access from the road and is stocked with Carp, Perch & Rudd with good natural & man-made swims<>,
Star Rating **

Venue; LLYN TRAWSFYNYDD

Location; Situated at Trawsfynydd lying adjacent to the A470 between Porthmadog and Dolgellau
Owner Permit; Prysor A/A
Availability; 1200 acre Lake with over 5 miles of fishing. Contact Julie or Jackie
Tel; 01766 540234 / 01766 513654
Fish Species; Perch, Pike, Rudd, Grass Carp, Rainbow trout, Brown trout
Web Site; www.trawslake.com/
Additional information; Day, evening bank, weekend or Season tickets available, Disabled access, Boat and tackle hire available, Pike to 30lb Brown Trout to 8lb Rainbows to 13lb Plus experienced International staff advise
Star Rating **

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Venue; RIVER DEE - BALA

Location; Situated on middle river
Owner Permit; Bala and District A/A
Availability; Day or Season tickets
Tel; 01678 520816
Web site; www.balawales.com
Fish Species; Dace, Roach, Grayling, Chub, Gudgeon, Brown trout, Sea trout, Salmon
Additional information; 4 miles of fishing. Contact Mr Gumbley for more information
Star Rating *

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Venue; AFON OGWEN

Location; Situated between Bangor and Bethesda
Owner Permit; Ogwen valley A/A
Availability; Day or Season tickets
Tel; 01248 600486
Web site; http://www.ogwen.net/
Fish Species; Brown trout, Rainbow trout, Salmon
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.
Star Rating ***

Venue; ALWEN RESERVOIR

Location; Situated Near Cerrigydrudion on the A5
Sat Nav LL21 0RU
Owner Permit; County Borough Council
Availability; 386 Acre Reservoir Day or Season tickets
Tel; 01492 575205
Web site; http://www.hiraethog.org.uk/
Fish Species; Brown trout, Rainbow trout, Pike, Perch
Additional information; Fishing is permitted between 8am and 1 hour after sunset throughout the season (mid March and mid October for Rainbow Trout). A day's fishing is just £12 (concessions £11) and permits can be purchased from the machines at Llyn Brenig Visitor Centre
Star Rating **

Venue; AFON Y GLYN

Location; This small river runs from Tecwyn Isaf down to Dwyryd estuary at Talsarnau
Owner Permit; Arto & Talsarnau A/A
Availability; Day or Season tickets
Tel; 01766 780302 / 01341 241295
Fish Species; Brown trout, Sea trout, Salmon
Web Site; http://www.freewebs.com/artrofish/
Additional information; Fishing from its source at Llyn Tecwyn Isaf, Close season apply 2.5 miles of fishing. Contact MrDafi Owen for more info
Star Rating **

Venue; AFON GLASLYN (RIVER GLASLYN)

Location; Porthmadog to Beddgelert
Owner Permit; Glaslyn A A
Availability; Day or Season tickets Contact Alan Pritchard
Tel; 01766 770366 / 01766 770339
Fish Species; Brown trout, Sea trout, Salmon
Web Site; http://www.dwyforangling.info/glaslyn_angling_association.htm
Additional information; Finding its source on the southern slopes of Snowdon, the river passes through a series of Lakes including Llyn Gwynant, Llyn Dinas where it enters the pass of Aberglaslyn. From here it continues south to enter Cardigan Bay at Porthmadog. Permits available from form Y Pysgotwr, Porthmadog Tel: 01766 512464, Penrhyn Guns, Penrhyndeudraeth Tel: 01766 770339, Beddgelert Post Office Tel: 01766 890201. The Glaslyn is mainly a sea trout river with salmon and brown trout. Spin, bait (worm only) and flyfishing

Star Rating **

Venue; COOKS DAM - LLYN CWM NANTCOL

Location; Situated one mile to the west of Llanbedr
Owner Permit; Arto & Talsarnau A/A
Availability; Day or Season tickets 2.5 miles of fishing.
Tel; 01766 780302 / 01341 241295
Fish Species; Rainbow trout
Web Site http://www.freewebs.com/artrofish/
Additional information; Day and junior tickets available from local post office in Talsarnau
Star Rating **

Venue; CREGENNAN LAKES

Location; Situated 5 miles west of Dolgellau, 1½ miles east of Arthog.
Owner Permit; Cregennan Lakes / Mr Lloyd
Availability; Day tickets. Two Lakes 14 and 27 acres
Tel; 01341 250426 / 0785 4139766
Web site; www.cregennan.co.uk/
Fish Species; Wild Brown trout, Rainbow trout and Blue trout
Additional information; Cregennan Lakes are owned by the National Trust, and are situated on the northern slopes of Cader ldris,
some 800 ft. above sea level, Close season apply, W/C, Boat hire
Star Rating **

Venue; CWM SILYN

Location; Situated near Llanllyfyni
Owner Permit; Seiont Gwyrfai and Llynfi A/A
Availability; Day tickets. 75 acres
Tel; 01766 890321
Fish Species; Wild Brown trout
Web Site; www.hgt.gwynedd.gov.uk/SG
Additional information; Fly only, Refreshments available, Boat engine, and tackle hire, also self catering
Star Rating **

Venue; FFESTINIOG FISHERY

Location; Situated at Blaenau Ffestiniog
Sat Nav LL41 4PH
Owner Permit; Ffestiniog Fishery
Availability; Day tickets and Season 90 acre Lake
Tel; 01766 833455 / 01766 833455
Fish Species; Brown trout, Rainbow trout
Web Site; http://www.cambrianangling.com/
Additional information; Any method, Disabled access, OAP concessionary tickets available
Star Rating **

Venue; GLAN MORFA MAWR FISHERY

Location; Situated on Glan Morfa Mawr Farm at Morfa Bychan
Saty nav LL49 9YH
Owner Permit; Glan Mofa Mawr Fishery
Availability; Day tickets. 4.5 acre Lake
Tel; 01766 513333
Fish Species; Rainbow trout
Web Site; http://www.sgeorges.clara.net/companions/trout.htm
Additional information; Close season apply, No night fishing, Some bait restrictions, Disabled access, Tuition, Camping site, Match bookings, Tackle hire, W/C
Star Rating **

Venue; GWERNAN LAKE

Location; Situated at Islaw'r Dref, Dolgellau
Owner Permit; Gwernan Lake
Availability; Day tickets.
Tel; 01341 422488
Fish Species; Brown trout, Rainbow trout
Web Site; www.gwernanlake.co.uk/
Additional information; All fishing is with fly from boats only (4 are available seating 2 persons, sharing may be required). Buoyancy aids are available on request. The lake is rich in food, imitative flies proving to be most consistently effective. Accommodation
Star Rating **

Venue; EISTEDDFA FISHERY

Location; Situated near Criccieth
Sat Nav; LL52 0PT
Owner Permit; Eisteddfa Fishery
Availability; Day, Contact Tom Carey Evans
Tel; 07759 871327 or 07753 818414
Fish Species; Brown trout, rainbow trout (blues and golden).
Web Site; www.eisteddfa-fisheries.com/english/troutlake.html
Additional information; Fly only lake is now available - barbless only. This is very well regularly stocked with fish over two pounds and has a good head of double figure fish as well. Tackle is available for hire (pre-booking advisable), and we have ample car-parking. Toilet facilities.
Star Rating *****

Venue; LITTLE DEE AND TWRCH

Location; Situated at Caergai Farm, Llanuwchllyn
Owner Permit; Prince Albert A/S
Availability; Season Tickets. Contact Mr J Turner
Tel; 01625 422010
Fish Species; Brown trout
Web Site; www.paas.co.uk/
Additional information; The Twrch and Lliw, run into the Little Dee, which flows into Llyn Tegid, the largest natural lake in Wales
Star Rating *

Venue; LLYN ADAR

Location; Situated on the North Eastern Slopes of the Cnicht Mountain
Owner Permit; Cambrian A/A
Availability; Day tickets. 10 acre mountain Lake
Tel; 01766 762401
Web Site; http://www.cambrianangling.com/
Fish Species; Brown trout
Additional information; Llyn Adar is not very accessible and involves a 1½ to 2 hours walk from Tan y Grisiau. Nevertheless it is well
worth the visit and situated amongst marvellous scenery, trout up to 2lbs are regularly caught.Tickets available from Ffestiniog post office, close season apply
Star Rating **

Venue; LLYN ANAFON

Location; Situated at Abergywngregyn
Owner Permit; Llyn Anafon A/C
Availability; Day tickets.
Tel; 01492 860123
Fish Species; Wild Brown trout
Web Photo http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/135695
Additional information; Fly only
Star Rating **

Venue; LLYN BARLWYD

Location; Situated To the Northwest of the town and East of the A470 to Betws y Coed
Owner Permit; Cambrian A/A
Availability; Day tickets. Two Mountain Lakes 10 and 5 acre.
Tel; 01766 762401
Fish Species; Brown trout
Web Site; http://www.cambrianangling.com/
Additional information; Close season apply, accessible on foot by a 30 minutes' walk from the lay-by at the top of the Crimea Pass
Star Rating **

Venue; LLYN BODLYN

Location; Situated at Dyffryn Ardudwy near Barmouth
Owner Permit; Llyn Bodlyn angling
Availability; Day tickets. 40 acre Lake. Contact Mr E Bailey
Tel; 01341 241459
Fish Species; Brown trout, Char
Web Photo http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/220317
Additional information; Transport to the lakes are provided also boat hire, Rare Char to be caught
Star Rating **

Venue; LLYN CWM CORSIOG

Location; Situated near Blaenau Ffestiniog About 1 and a half hours walk from Tanygrisiau
Owner Permit; Cambrian A/A
Availability; Day tickets. 7 acre mountain Lake.
Tel; 01766 762401
Fish Species; Brown trout
Web Site; http://www.cambrianangling.com/
Additional information; Close season apply, Some very good trout caught here over the years
Star Rating **

Venue; LLYN CWELLYN

Location; Situated near Betws Garmon Near Caernarfon
Owner Permit; Seiont Gwyrfai and Llynfi A/A
Availability; Day tickets. 500 acre Lake
Tel; 01248 670660
Fish Species; Brown trout, Rainbow trout, Char
Web Site; www.snowdoninn.co.uk/fishing.asp
Additional information; This lake is situated in desolate but stunning countryside. Fishing here is truly outstanding, with the free-rising wild Brown Trout
Star Rating **

Venue; LLYN CWM FOEL

Location; Situated near Blaenau Ffestiniog
Owner Permit; Cambrian A/A
Availability; Day tickets. 4 acre mountain Lake.
Tel; 01766 762401
Fish Species; Brown trout
Web Site; http://www.cambrianangling.com/
Additional information; About 1 and a half hours walk from Tanygrisiau. Fishes well with spinner
Star Rating **

Venue; LLYN CWMORTHIN

Location; Situated between Moelwyn and Nyth y Gigfran Mountains
Owner Permit; Cambrian A/A
Availability; Day tickets. 22 acre mountain Lake.
Tel; 01766 762401
Fish Species; Brown trout
Web Site; http://www.cambrianangling.com/
Additional information; Close season apply, fairly easily accessible on foot.It holds an abundant head of brown trout,
Star Rating **

Venue; LLYN CWMYSTRADLLYN

Location; Situated near Golan, Garndolbenmaen, Porthmodog
Owner Permit; Pwllheli A/A
Availability; Day tickets. 100 acre Lake.
Tel; 01758 614885
Fish Species; Brown trout, Rainbow trout
Web Photo http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/397558
Additional information; Close season apply, Fish limit
Star Rating **

Venue; LLYN CYNWCH

Location; Situated near Dolgellau
Owner Permit; Dolgellau A/A
Availability; Day tickets. 22 acre Lake.
Tel; 01341 422706
Fish Species; Brown trout, Rainbow trout
Web Site; www.dolgellauanglingassociation.co.uk/
Additional information; Close season apply, Some bait restrictions, Disabled access
Star Rating **

Venue; LLYN DU BACH-Y-BONT

Location; Situated above the village of Llan Ffestiniog on the B4407 towards Ysbyty Ifan
Owner Permit; Cambrian A/A
Availability; Day tickets. 3 acre mountain Lake.
Tel; 01766 762401
Fish Species; Brown trout
Web Site; http://www.cambrianangling.com/
Additional information; Close season apply, The lake is heavily covered with lilies during the summer months but open-water is available by the roadside.
Star Rating **

Venue; LLYN DINAS

Location; Situated north of Beddgelert in the Nant Gwynant Pass
Owner Permit; Glaslyn Angling Association
Availability; Day or Season tickets
Tel; 01766 770366
Fish Species; Brown trout
Web Site; http://www.dwyforangling.info/glaslyn_angling_association.htm
Additional information; one bank only of Dinas Lake (opposite the A498).
Star Rating **

Venue; LLYN DYWARCHEN

Location; Situated near Rhyd Ddu at foot of Snowden
Owner Permit; Seiont Gwyrfai and Llynfi A/A
Availability; Day tickets. 40 acre Lake
Tel; 01248 670660 or 01248 671094
Fish Species; Brown trout, Rainbow trout
Web Site; www.hgt.gwynedd.gov.uk/SG
Additional information; Fly only, Various types of permits available
Star Rating **

Venue; LLYN EIDDEW BACH

Location; Situated at Eisingrug near Harlech
Owner Permit; Arto & Talsarnau A/A
Availability; Day tickets
Tel; 01766 780302
Fish Species; Wild Brown trout
Web site http://www.freewebs.com/artrofish/
Additional information; Day junior or season tickets available from Post office Talsarnau
Star Rating **

Venue; LLYN EIDDEW MAWR

Location; Situated on the A470
Owner Permit; Arto & Talsarnau A/A
Availability; Day or Season tickets 3 acre Lake
Tel; 01766 780302
Fish Species; Brown trout
Web site http://www.freewebs.com/artrofish/
Additional information; Day, junior or season tickets available
Star Rating **

Venue; LLYN Y GADAIR

Location; Situated near Betws Garmon to Cwm Bychan Take A55 or A5 to Bangor
Owner Permit; Llyn y Gadair
Availability; Day tickets. 1/3 acre Lake
Tel; 01248 670660 or 01248 671094
Fish Species; Brown trout, Rainbows
Web Site; www.hgt.gwynedd.gov.uk/SG
Additional information; Fly only, Various types of permits available
Star Rating ***

Venue; LLYN IDWAL

Location; Situated at the top of Ogwen valley South East of Bethesda
Owner Permit; Ogwen valley A/A
Availability; Day or Season tickets
Tel; 01248 600486
Web Photo; http://www.ogwen.net/
Fish Species; Brown trout, Rainbow trout, Salmon
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.Tickets also available from Local post office or Bangor angling centre, Close season apply
Star Rating **

Venue; LLYN LLAGI

Location; Situated near Blaenau Ffestiniog
Owner Permit; Cambrian A/A
Availability; Day tickets. 8 acre mountain Lake.
Tel; 01766 762401
Fish Species; Brown trout
Web Site; http://www.cambrianangling.com/
Additional information; Close season apply, wild Brown Trout of ¾ lb regularly caught, the likeliest parts of the lake where they are to be found are below the steep cliffs
Star Rating **

Venue; LLYN MORWYNION

Location; Situated about 200 metres above the lay-by on the B4391 road to Bala from Ffestiniog
Owner Permit; Cambrian A/A
Availability; Day tickets. 30 acre mountain Lake.
Tel; 01766 762401
Fish Species; Brown trout
Web Site; http://www.cambrianangling.com/
Additional information; Close season apply, The lake is fairly easily accessible on foot and easily fished and holds a good head of brown trout, rainbow trout also stocked occasionally each season.
Star Rating **

Venue; LLYN NANTLLE

Location; Situated East of Penygroes, Caernarfon
Owner Permit; Seiont Gwyrfai and Llynfi A/A
Availability; Day tickets. 40 acre Lake
Tel; 01248 670660 or 01248 671094
Fish Species; Brown trout, Rainbow trout
Web Site; www.hgt.gwynedd.gov.uk/SG
Additional information; Fly only, Boat hire
Star Rating **

Venue; LLYN OGWEN

Location; Situated at Ogwen Bank
Owner Permit; Ogwen valley A/A
Availability; Day or Season tickets 78 acre Lake. Contact Mr S Jones
Tel; 01248 605001
Fish Species; Brown trout
Web Site; http://www.ogwen.net/
Additional information; Tickets available from Local post office or Bangor angling centre, Close season apply
Star Rating **

Venue; LLYN PADARN

Location; Situated near to Llanberis, Snowdonia
Owner Permit; Seiont Gwyrfai and Llynfi A/A
Availability; Day tickets. Lake
Tel; 01248 670660 or 01248 671094
Fish Species; Brown trout, Salmon, Char
Web Site; www.hgt.gwynedd.gov.uk/SG
Additional information; Disabled access, Any Method
Star Rating **

Venue; LLYN PERFEDDAU FARM

Location; Situated at Cwm Nantcol
Sat Nav LL45 2PL
Owner Permit; Llyn Perfeddau angling
Availability; Day tickets. Lake.
Fish Species; Brown trout
Web Site http://www.thehappycampers.co.uk/
Additional information; Tickets available on farm
Star Rating **

Venue; LLYN -Y-FEDW

Location; Situated near Harlech
Owner Permit; Arto & Talsarnau A/A
Availability; Day or Season tickets Lake, 10000ft above Harlech
Tel; 01766 780302
Fish Species; Brown trout
Web Site http://www.freewebs.com/artrofish/
Additional information; Tickets available from local post office or newsagent in Llanbedr,
Star Rating **

Venue; LLYN TREWYRYN

Location; Situated at Cwm Prysor near Bala
Owner Permit; Bala A/A
Availability; Day or Season tickets whole Lake
Web site; http://www.balaangling.co.uk/
Fish Species; Brown trout
Additional information; Close season apply
Star Rating **

Venue; LLYN TECHYN UCHAF

Location; Situated at Llandecwyn near Talsarnau
Owner Permit; Arto & Talsarnau A/A
Availability; Day or Season tickets 10 acre Lake.
Tel; 01766 780302 / 01341 241295
Fish Species; Brown trout
Web Site http://www.freewebs.com/artrofish/
Additional information; The largest of the clubs waters, Stocked on a regular basis, some Disabled access,
Star Rating ***

Venue; LLYNNOEDD GAMALLT

Location; Situated near East of Blaenau, Ffestiniog
Owner Permit; Cambrian A/A
Availability; Day tickets.Two adjoining 29 acre mountain Lake.
Tel; 01766 762401
Fish Species; Brown trout
Web Site; http://www.cambrianangling.com/
Additional information; Some bait restrictions, considered one of the finest wild brown fisheries in Wales, although a three fish limit is still in force
Star Rating **

Venue; LLYNNOEDD MANOD

Location; Situated near Blaenau Ffestiniog Lies halfway between the Manod Mawr and Manod Bach mountains
Owner Permit; Cambrian A/A
Availability; Day tickets.16 acre mountain Lake.
Tel; 01766 762401
Fish Species; Brown trout
Web Site; http://www.cambrianangling.com/
Additional information; Close season apply Fishing is rather rough due to the rocky shoreline, but the lake holds plenty of fish
Star Rating **

Venue; RHOSGYLL FAWR

Location; Situated near to Chwilog
Owner Permit; Rhosgyll Fawr
Availability; Day tickets. 2.5 acre . Contact Mr Randall
Tel; 01766 810584
Fish Species; Brown trout, Rainbow trout
Web Site; www.rhosgyllfawr-cottages.co.uk/
Additional information; Accommodation available, Set within a 25 acre nature reserve
Star Rating **

Venue; RIVER ARTRO

Location; Situated from Cwm yr Afon down to estuary of Llanbedr
Owner Permit; Arto & Talsarnau A/A
Availability; Day or Season tickets
Tel; 01766 780302
Fish Species; Brown trout, Sea trout, Salmon
Web site http://www.freewebs.com/artrofish/
Additional information; A small River that rises on Moel Ysgyfarnogod to flow south-east to enter Cardigan Bay below Llanbedr. The River offers Salmon, Brown and Sea Trout. With good Bass fishing in the Estuary. Close season apply
Star Rating **

Venue; RIVER CALEDFFRWD

Location; Situated 1 mile from Brynefail
Owner Permit; Seiont Gwyrfai and Llynfi A/A
Availability; Day tickets and Season
Tel; 01248 670666 or 01248 671094
Fish Species; Brown trout,
Web Site; www.hgt.gwynedd.gov.uk/SG
Additional information; A small Trout Stream that enters the Afon Rhythalt
See http://www.geograph.org.uk/search.php?i=5415128
Star Rating **

Venue; RIVER CWM NANTCOL

Location; Situated 3 miles from Llanbedr
Owner Permit; Arto & Talsarnau A/A
Availability; Day or Season tickets 2.5 miles of fishing
Tel; 01766 780302
Fish Species; Brown trout
Web site http://www.freewebs.com/artrofish/
Additional information; Close season apply, Tickets available from local post office and tackle shops
Star Rating **

Venue; RIVER DEE - TY ISAF

Location; Situated 2 miles East of Bala
Sat Nav LL23 7PP
Owner Permit; TY ISAF FARM
Availability; Day or Season tickets 4 miles of fishing. Contact Mr Evans
Tel; 01678 520574
Fish Species; Brown trout, Grayling
Web Site; http://www.tyisafbala.co.uk/tyisaf_site_page_fishing.html
Additional information; Ty Isaf Farm is situated on the right hand side of the B4391 Bala to Llangynog road, Close season apply
Star Rating **

Venue; RIVER DEE - TY-TAN-DDERWEN

Location; Situated 1mile East of Bala
Sat Nav LL23 7EP
Owner Permit; TY-Tan Dderwen farm
Availability; Day or Season tickets 1mile of fishing. Contact Farm
Fish Species; Brown trout, Grayling
Additional information; Close season apply
Star Rating **

Venue; RIVER DEE - UPPER REACHES

Location; Situated on upper river
Owner Permit; Bala and District A/A
Availability; Day or Season tickets 4 miles of fishing. Contact Mr Gumbley
Tel; 01678 520816
Web site; http://www.balaangling.co.uk/
Fish Species; Grayling, Brown trout
Additional information; Close season apply, Fly only
Star Rating **

Venue; RIVER DULAS NORTH

Location; Situated on Dyfi tributary near Machynlleth
Owner Permit; Corris & District A/A
Availability; Day or Season tickets
Tel; 01654 761269
Fish Species; Brown trout, Sea trout
Additional information; The Afon Dulas (also referred to as the North Dulas) is a river forming the border between the Welsh counties of Gwynedd (formerly Sir Meirionnydd/Merionethshire) and Powys. Fishing is from Aberllefenni to Pantperthog. Contact Mr G Thomas, Close season apply
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Venue; RIVER DWYFAWR

Location; Situated all along river Dwyfawr
Owner Permit; Criccieth, Llanystumdwy and District A/A
Availability; Day or Season tickets 10 miles of fishing Contact Mr G Pritchard
Tel; 01766 810548
Fish Species; Brown trout, Salmon, Sea trout
Web Site http://www.dwyforangling.info/
Additional information; Close season apply
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Venue; RIVER DWYFACH

Location; Situated 3 miles West of Criccieth
Owner Permit; Criccieth, Llanystumdwy and District A/A
Availability; Day or Season tickets 3 miles of fishing
Tel; 01766 810548
Fish Species; Brown trout, Salmon, Sea trout
Web Site http://www.dwyforangling.info/
Additional information; Close season apply
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Venue; RIVER DWYRYD

Location; Situated near Meantwrog, East of Penrhyndeudraeth
Owner Permit; Cambrian A/A
Availability; Day tickets and Season tickets.One mile of fishing.
Tel; 01766 762401
Fish Species; Brown trout, Sea trout, Salmon
Web site; http://www.cambrianangling.com/
Additional information; Rising near Moelwyn Mawr to the west of Blaenau ffestiniog. The Dwyryd almost immediately enters Tan-y-Grisiau from there it flows southward through maentwrog to enter a sizable estuary to the north of Harlech. Close season apply
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Venue; RIVER DWYRYD - TIDA

Location; Situated East of Penrhyndeudraeth
Owner Permit; Dwyryd Anglers
Tel; 01766 762451
Availability; Day tickets and Season tickets.
Fish Species; Brown trout, Sea trout, Salmon
Web Site http://www.llanffestiniog.com
Additional information; Call at Ffestiniog Angling Centre, Llan Ffestiniog, Some Disabled access
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Venue; RIVER DYFI (DOVEY) - BUCKLEY PINE HOTEL

Location; Situated near Dinas Mawddwy on the A470
Sat Nav SY20 9LP
Owner Permit; Buckley Pines Hotel
Availability; Day or Season tickets on 3/4 mile stretch of river
Tel; 01650 531261 Contact Mr D Wilson
Web site; www.buckleypineshotel.co.uk/
Fish Species; Brown trout, Salmon, Sea trout
Additional information; Accommodation available, Free fishing for residents, Close season apply, The River Dyfi (Dovey) rises on the Aran mawddwy and flows south-east for 30 miles through Dinas Mawddwy, Cemmaes and Machynileth to enter the long esuary which carries it to the Irish sea.
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Venue; RIVER DYSYNNI - PENIARTH ESTATE

Location; Situated at Llanegryn
Owner Permit; Peniarth estate
Availability; Day or Season tickets
Fish Species; Brown trout, Salmon, Sea trout
Web site http://www.peniarth.com/
Additional information; 3 .5 miles of fishing Contact estate or Local Post office. The Dysynni rises on the slopes of Calder Idris, flows in and out of Talyllyn Lake and on to Peniarth to enter the esutary north of Towyn.
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Venue; RIVER DYSYNNI - TYN Y GORNEL

Location; Situated South of Snowdonia National Park
Owner Permit; Tyn y Gornel Hotel
Availability; Day or Season tickets Fishing from Rhiwlas to Pont y Garth
Tel; 01654 782282
Web site; www.tynycornel.co.uk/
Fish Species; Brown trout, Salmon, Sea trout
Additional information; Fishing from Rhiwlas to Pont y Garth Contact Hotel
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Venue; RIVER DYSYNNI - YSTUMANER

Location; Situated 2 miles either side of Abergynolwyn
Sat nav LL36 9YW
Owner Permit; Ystumaner A/A
Tel; 01654 782279
Availability; Day or Season tickets Contact The Railway Inn at Abergynolwyn
Fish Species; Brown trout, Salmon, Sea trout
Additional information; The River Dysynni flows from the western end of Tal-y-llyn Lake and enters Cardigan Bay to the north of Tywyn near Tonfanau Close season apply
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Venue; RIVER EDEN

Location; Situated parallel to A470 Mawddach, Ganllwyd
Owner Permit; Prysor A/A
Availability; Day or Season tickets Contact Mr P Atherton
Tel; 01766 540234
Fish Species; Brown trout, Salmon, Sea trout
Web site http://www.trawslake.com/
Additional information; Rises close to the southern shore of Trawsfyynydd and with several feeding streams gathers strength to meet the Mawddach near Ganilwyd. Close season apply
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Venue; RIVER ERCH

Location; Situated upstream of Pwlhelli to Abererch village
Owner Permit; Pwllheli A/A
Availability; Day and season tickets.
Tel; 01758 613444
Fish Species; Brown trout, Sea trout, Salmon
Web Site http://www.llynangling.net/
Additional information; This small river drains part of the Llyn Peninisula and emties into Cardigan Bay at Pwllheli. Several Beats covering 6 miles
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Venue; RIVER GWYRFAI

Location; Situated at Bridge Bont Newydd to Pandy
Sat nav SY23
Owner Permit; Bontnewydd
Availability; Day and season tickets.
Tel; 01248 364399
Fish Species; Brown trout, Salmon
Additional information; Flowing from the pewter bowl of Llyn Y Gadair and onwards through Llyn Cwellyn, the Gwyrfai meanders for some 10 miles into the Menai Straits, some two miles south of the Seiont estuary 2 miles of fishing, Close season apply, Booking available
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Venue; RIVER GWYRFAI - WAEN FAWR

Location; Situated near to Betws Garmon
Owner Permit; Seiont Gwyrfai and Llynfi A/A
Availability; Day tickets and Season
Tel; 01248 670666 or 01248 671094
Fish Species; Brown trout, Sea trout, Salmon
Web Site; www.hgt.gwynedd.gov.uk/SG
Additional information; 8 miles of fishing. Contact Mr Hughes, Fish limit, Close season apply
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Venue; RIVER LLAFAR

Location; Situated at western end of Bala Lake
Owner Permit; Bala & District A/A
Availability; Day tickets and Season. Contact Mr Gumley
Tel; 01678 520816
Web site; http://www.balaangling.co.uk/
Fish Species; Brown trout, Sea trout, Salmon
Additional information; Fly only, Close season apply
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Venue; RIVER LLIW - BALA

Location; Situated near to Craig y Tan, Llanuwchllyn
Owner Permit; Bala & District A/A
Availability; Day tickets and Season. Contact Mr Gumley
Tel; 01678 520816
Web site; http://www.balaangling.co.uk/
Fish Species; Brown trout, Sea trout, Salmon
Additional information; Close season apply, Fly only
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Venue; RIVER LLYFNI - GWYNEDD

Location; Situated below Llyn Nantle
Owner Permit; Seiont Gwyrfai and Llynfi A/A
Availability; Day tickets and Season. Contact Mr Hughes
Tel; 01248 670666 or 01248 671094
Fish Species; Brown trout, Sea trout, Salmon
Web Site; www.hgt.gwynedd.gov.uk/SG
Additional information; Tickets available from local newsagent or post office, Close season apply, Fish limit, Bait restrictions
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Venue; RIVER MAWDDACH

Location; Situated near Dolgellau off the A470
Owner Permit; Dolgellau A/A
Availability; Day, weekly and season permits available for details, Contact Mashall Davies
Tel; 01341 422706
Fish Species; Brown trout, Salmon, Sea trout
Web Site; www.dolgellauanglingassociation.co.uk/
Additional information; A justifiably famous salmon and sea trout river. There are two distinct sections available to the DAA members, from the Junction Pool down to High Bank. This is tidal but given the right water conditions can be very productive. The section above Ganllwyd Village is totally different, very rocky with deep pools and waterfalls, more akin to a Scottish River. The largest sea trout of 22lbs was caught on this section.
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Venue; RIVER PRYSOR

Location; Situated from Trawsfynydd Lake to Trawsfynydd village
Owner Permit; Prysor A/A
Availability; Day or Season tickets Contact Mr P Atherton
Tel; 01766 540234
Fish Species; Brown trout, Salmon, Sea trout
Web Site; http://www.trawslake.com/
Additional information; Close season apply
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Venue; RIVER RHYDHIR

Location; Situated on thw West side of Pwlhelli
Owner Permit; Pwllheli A/A
Availability; Day and season tickets.
Tel; 01758 614885
Fish Species; Brown trout, Sea trout, Salmon
Web site http://www.llynangling.net/
Additional information; Several Beats covering 6 miles, Close season apply
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Venue; RIVER SEIONT

Location; Situated from Snowdonia to Caernarfon
Owner Permit; Seiont Gwyrfai and Llynfi A/A
Availability; Day tickets and Season. 10 miles of fishingh Contact Mr Hughes
Tel; 01248 670666 or 01248 671094
Fish Species; Brown trout, Sea trout, Salmon
Web Site; www.hgt.gwynedd.gov.uk/SG
Additional information; Close season apply, Fish limit, Some Bait restrictions
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Venue; RIVER TRYWERYN

Location; Situated near Pont Tyn- Ddol
Owner Permit; Bala & District A/A
Availability; Day tickets and Season. 2 Beats Contact Mr Gumley
Tel; 01678 520816
Web site; http://www.balaangling.co.uk/
Fish Species; Brown trout, Sea trout, Salmon
Additional information; Finding its source in Cwm Prysor Lake, this river almost immediately enters Llyn Celwyn before flowing on to join the Dee just above its outfall from Bala. This is mainly a brown trout river. Most are natural wild fish supplemented by fingerling stocking by the club. Since the river is controlled by Llyn Celyn, care must be taken when crossing a low river as a rapid rise in level can leave the angler stranded on the wrong bank
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Venue; RIVER WNION

Location; Situated from the junction with the Mawddach upstream past Dolserau nr Dolgellau
Owner Permit; Dolgellau A/A
Availability; Day tickets.and Season tickets Double bank fishing. Contact Mr Mashall Davies
Tel; 01341 422706
Fish Species; Brown trout, Salmon, Sea trout
Web Site; www.dolgellauanglingassociation.co.uk
Additional information; A justly famous river for sea trout fishing at night with some excellent pools. Salmon fishing can be good given good water levels. Double bank fishing on most sections. Contact Mr. Marshall Davies for more information. Day, week and season tickets are available - see website for details.
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Venue; TAL-Y-LLYN LAKE

Location; Situated near Abergynolwyn
Sat Nav LL36 9AJ
Owner Permit; Talyllyn Lake
Availability; Day tickets. available from Hotel 220 acre Lake
Tel; 01654 782282
Web site; www.tynnycornel.co.uk
Fish Species; Brown trout, Salmon, Sea trout
Additional information; Fly fishing only, Close season apply Tal-y-Llyn. Some 220 acres in size, lies at the foot of Cader Idris, the second highest mountain in Wales. Accommodation available.
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Venue; CWM PRYSOR

Location; Situated Cwm Prysor Approximately 12 miles from Bala on the main A4212.
Owner Permit; Bala & District A/A
Availability; Day tickets Contact Mr Gumley
Tel; 01678 520816
Web site;http://www.balaangling.co.uk/
Fish Species; Brown trout
Additional information; Close season apply, This small mountain lake holds wild brown trout. Fishing is by fly only.
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Loation; PWLHELI

Information; The area draws anglers from across the UK, though many parties are made up from anglers from the Midlands, Shropshire, North Wales and Manchester. It has built up a reputation for consistent catches of a wide variety of species throughout the summer months.

WHERE TO FISH The area sports a wide variety of ground. To the south lies Sarn Badrig or St Patrick’s reef. This mostly smooth pebble reef runs for 14 miles due west out into Cardigan Bay and is so shallow in places that it dries out 10 miles offshore on the biggest spring tides. Muddy Hollow is a much deeper trench that runs westwards, and as it says has a bed of mud and sand. Closer inshore there are huge expanses of clean sand banks, but also rougher ground patches within half an hours steaming time. There are more productive clean ground marks to the east inside Tremadog Bay.

SPECIES Taking January first, then Muddy Hollow will be full of plump whiting and dabs, plus thornback ray and huss, all of which make up catches until May when the first tope are taken just west of the Badrig reef.

Mackerel move into the deeper water west of Pwllheli during late April and quickly increase in numbers, as do the black bream which inhabit all the reef and rough ground patches. It’s late May before the pollack, mainly small 2lbers, move back onto the rough along with wrasse.

June can see stingray to record proportions close inshore and the old boat record came from Pwllheli, a fish of 61.5lbs. This is the month for the best tope fishing when fish average 25lbs-30lbs and can be taken in numbers upto 30 fish and more per day.

It’s much the same throughout July, August and September with tope, rays, huss, bream and gurnards an everyday catch. Porbeagle shark also roam these waters in this mid summer spell. Solitary monkfish can show from clean sand areas near to the reefs and rough ground. Some good wrasse inhabit the rough ground, but few anglers bother to fish specifically for them.

September sees the whiting hordes move back inshore, along with dabs, and there’s the chance of small codling from the rougher ground to the west. The mackerel are gone by October in normal years. Herring can appear in big shoals during October to Christmas.

TACKLE The beauty of this area from the anglers point of view is that the tides are slow running, even on the big springs. Rarely will you need more than 8ozs of lead to hold bottom unless you’re fishing way out in Muddy Hollow. For the bream, you fish as little as .5oz and 1oz over the reefs.

A 20lb class rod is good for the rays, huss and tope, though most anglers choose an uptide option for versatility. Bream need nothing more than a light spinning rod some 8 to 10-feet long, small fixed spool reel and 8lb line. It’s the ultimate fun. Light boat rods or spinning rods prove the best bet for whiting, etc.

TIDES With the tides not running too fast they are more critical for specific species. The tope, and rays prefer some run to feed so the bigger tides are the best option, though they still feed during the neaps. Tides can run fast on the shallower reef sections, so neaps can be better for the bream in places. Huss don’t care and feed anyway.

Summer stingray are bet sought on mid sized tides, with porbeagles more frequent on the springs. Whiting, dabs, and gurnards aren’t choosy, either!

BAITS Tope, huss, rays and gurnards are all taken on fish strip. The bream eat mackerel strip, squid strip, lugworm and even peeler crab. Pollack take feathers on the reefs, or the small redgills in black and red. Try a cocktail of mackerel and squid for the early rays and a whole small whiting for huss and tope as an alternative.

ALTERNATIVE SHORE VENUES Non better than Pwllheli beach for thornbacks, bream, dabs and bass in the summer and autumn. Excellent whiting, dabs and dogfish during the autumn and winter. Big flounder take crab fishing low water into the Marina channel entrance. Mackerel on evening tides too.

web sites; www.anglingwales.co.uk/

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