MountainsandCoast Fishing - Visit Snowdonia Guide 2010 V2.pdf · 2 Contents Welcome - Croeso 2-5 Map 4 Travelling 5 Sea Fishing 6-8 CharterBoats 7 FishingMarks 8 Game Fishing 9

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ContentsWelcome - Croeso 2-5Map 4

Travelling 5

Sea Fishing 6-8Charter Boats 7

Fishing Marks 8

Game Fishing 9Game Fishing Associations 11

Game Fisheries 12

Course Fishing 13-15

Tackle Shops 17

Accommodation &Tourist Information 18Centres

www.visitsnowdonia.info 19

Fishing Code &Protecting theenvironment 20-21

Fishing Packages &Special Offers 22-26

Fishing Snowdonia Mountains and Coast ispublished by Gwynedd Councilwww.visitsnowdonia.infoContributions by Snowdonia National ParkAuthority, Conwy County Borough Council,Tourism Partnership Mid Wales.

Editorial by Gwilym Hughes,www.gwilymhughes.com© Gwynedd Council,Snowdonia National ParkAuthority and Conwy County Borough Council.

Picture Credits: © Crown Copyright (2007 VisitWales) pages 11, 15-19, 23, 24. Gwilym Hughespages 2, 10, 17. Gwynedd Council front cover,pages 3, 6, 8-14,16, 18-20.All rights reserved with Gwynedd Council.Printed by: Chyngor GwyneddDesigned and produced by:Splinter Design Communications,0151 709 9066 www.splinter.co.uk

Whilst every effort has been made to ensureaccuracy in this publication, Gwynedd Councilcannot accept responsibility for any errors,inaccuracies or omissions or for any matter inany way connected with or arising out of thepublication of the information contained withinthis brochure.

Welcome/Croeso. In pursuit ofvaried fish species in rivers, lakes,reservoirs, the sea and smallwater fisheries, my incurablelifelong addiction to ‘fishing’ inall its guises has led me tovarious locations worldwide. Ofall these, the most varied in anyconcentrated area are to befound on my doorstep here inthe Snowdonia Mountains andCoast area. The quality of thefisheries is exceptional and thearea has it all to offer the visitingangler.

My grounding in the art of fishing and its development intoa skill began during my youth, years spent whilst living onthe edge of the Snowdonia National Park. I followed thetumbling streams in pursuit of brown trout, teased rudd andperch in lakes and caught numerous wrasse, pollack,mackerel and bass around the coast of the Llŷn Peninsula.The intensity of this excitement grew and deepened as Ibegan to pursue salmon and sea trout that run various riversin the locality.

So what of the Snowdonia Mountains and Coast area,located in North West Wales? You will encounter thesteepest of river valleys with natural lakes, tumbling crystalclear streams and rivers, reservoirs and small water fisheriesthrough to a variety of beaches coated in pure golden sandinterspersed with rocky outcrops. It is without doubt afishing ‘heaven’.

We've made it easy for you to visit and fish the area - at theback of the brochure you will find various special fishingbreaks and packages. So why not try something differentthis year... try totally wild fishing in totally wild surroundings!A warm Welsh welcome awaits you.

Gwilym Hughes (A.P.G.A.I)www.gwilymhughes.com


Snowdonia Mountains and Coast areaRefer to listings for map reference

Travelling tothe area

Symbols used within the guide

Mobile phones do not work in secluded valleys.

By train

T: 08457 484950www.conwyvalleyrailway.co.ukwww.thetrainline.comwww.nationalrail.co.uk

By coachT: 08706 082608

By seaStena Line T: 08705 707070Irish Ferries T: 08705 171717

By airAnglesey T: 0870 777 0915Manchester T: 08712 710 711Liverpool T: 0906 108 8484Birmingham T: 08707 335511

By busTraveline T: 08712 002233Freedom of Wales Flexi PassT: 0870 9000 777www.walesflexipass.comLocal bus timetablesT: 01286 679535 T: 01492 575412www.visitsnowdonia.info

By carLondon – Betws-y-Coed:4hrs 36minsManchester – Caernarfon:2hrs 22minsBirmingham – Porthmadog:2hrs 58minsBristol – Barmouth: 3hrs 50minsNottingham – Conwy: 2hrs 56minsCardiff – Bangor: 4hrs 31minsSwansea – Porthmadog:3hrs 16minsFishguard – Bangor: 3hrs 34minsHolyhead – Bangor: 34mins

Journey times supplied bywww.theaa.com


The high peaks of Snowdonia overlook the Llŷn Peninsula and theIrish Sea coast which is strewn with differing fishing locations,mountain granite rock mass plunging steeply into the sea giving deepwater fishing marks close to shore. The area’s 300km of coast isstrewn with cosy sandy storm and pebble beaches, which are amagnet to the fish that inhabit them. The Menai Straits which dividesthe mainland from Anglesey is set in stunning scenery. The fishinghere is mainly spring to late autumn with bass being the main quarry,best fished on a rising tide. Baits include crab, rag and lug, spinning isalso effective. Dinas Dinlle itself is another venue well worth a visit aslate spring early summer sees the arrival of the tope packs. These fishgive tremendous sport to the anglers and can weigh from twentypounds upwards. Availability is also present of outings on skipperedcrafts for conger, tope, ling, bull huss, whiting, the list is endless. Whenyou look into the available opportunities and quality of the fishing,you need look no further for you have found the ‘best’ there is! Fortidal information please visitwww.bbc.co.uk/weather/coast/tides,any good fishing tackle shop or one of the tourist information centres.

Gwilym Hughes

Sea fishingIntroduction UK sea shore

fishing records• Bull huss – 19lb 14oz caughtby G. Ebbs, 1992, Pwllheli beach.

• Monk fish – 52lb 14oz caughtby G.S. Bishop, 1984,Llwyngwril beach.

• Sting ray – 54lb 9oz caughtby K. Wayatt 1991,Fairbourne beach.

Charter boats1. Craft: BilkoBarmouth T: 07779 073651

2. Craft: Jenny IIAbersoch T: 01758 712203

3. Craft: Judy BPwllheli T: 01691 650223

4. Craft: Miss ClaudiaAberdyfi T: 01654 710869

5. Craft: VikingBarmouth T: 01341 281537

6. Craft: P DS PrideConwy T: 01352 730509/

07950 950394

7. Craft: Lady Gwen IIConwy T: 01492 581983/

07710 819747

8. Craft: Four ReasonsConwy T: 01492 593019/

07780 972411

9. Craft: Conwy StarConwy T: 01492 259 3788

10. Craft: Half AledPwllheli T: 01286 882611

11. Craft: NeptuneConwy T: 01492 581189

12. Craft: Morgan JamesY Felinheli T: 07778 817339

13. Craft: CrusaderConwy T: 01257 795211/

07894 210203

14. Craft: HuntressConwy T: 01492 58056/

07889 64869

07710 819747


Game fishing1. Aberdesach beach C4Noted species: coalfish,whiting, flounder and dabTide tips: lowBait: black lug, sandeel,mackerel, squidTips: standard 5-6oz beachcaster as long range castingmay be needed – standardthree hook flaper or two hookbomer rig.

2. Bennar beach, D6Tal-y-bontNoted species: bass, plaice,flounder, codlingTide tips: low and highBait: crab, mackerel, lugwormTips: distance can beimportant even on low water.

3. Black Rock Sands, D5Morfa BychanNoted species: bass,flounder, mackerelTide tips: high and lowBait: ragworm, crabTips: standard 5-6oz beachcaster. Try a one hook rig withsize 3/0.

4. Conwy harbour F2Noted species: bass, dab,flounder, plaiceTide tips: lowBait: crab, mussel, lugTips: popular during badweather as it is very sheltered.

5. Dinas Dinlle C3Noted species: bass, codling,flounder, smoothoundTide tips: high and lowBait: black lug, squid, razorfish,crab, musselTips: true storm beach andfishes very well over awesterly/south westerly wind.

6. Llanbedrog C5Noted species: bass,flounder, dogfish, breamTide tips: lowBait: crab, mackerel, blow lugTips: normal beach casterwith 5oz weight and a threehook rig baited with a varietyof baits.

7. Morfa beach, Trefor C4Noted species: plaice,mackerel, pollock, wrasse, rayTide tips: highBait: crab, mackerel, blow lugTips: standard 5-6oz beachcaster with 20lb plus brakingstrain line. Try a one hook rigwith size 2/0.

8. Nefyn beach B5Noted species: plaice,mackerel, pollock, wrasse, rayTide tips: highBait: crab, mackerel, blow lugTips: standard 5-6oz beachcaster with 20lb plus brakingstrain line. Try a one hook rigwith size 2/0.

9. Penmaenmawr beach E2Noted species: flounder,bass, mackerel, whiting, codTide tips: high and lowBait: sandeel, crab, blow lug,mussel, squidTips: standard 5-6oz beachcaster, one and two hook rigswith size 2/0 and 3/0 will beadequate.

10. Porth Oer A5(Whistling Sands)Noted species: bass,codling, plaice, ray, gurnard,wrasse, conger, dabTide tips: high and lowBait: sandeel, lugworm, crabTips: standard 5-6oz beachcaster, one and two hook rigswith size 2/0 and 3/0 will beadequate.

11. Pwllheli C5Noted species: dab, hus,bream, bass, mackerel,pollack, whiting, herringTide tips: high and lowBait:mackerel, lugworm, crabTips: try using feathers forhearing, mackerel or pollack.Standar beach caster isadequate.

12. Shell Island D6Noted species: bass,flounder, dab, mackerel,whiting, gurnard, mulletTide tips: low to highBait: crab, ragworm,mackerel, sandeelTips: Popular holiday campthus access fee payable.Spinners and plugs are alsoworth a try.

13. South beach, Tywyn D8Noted species: flounder,turbot, plaice, whiting, dab,codling and bassTide tips: highBait: crab, lugworm,mackerel, squidTips: distance can beimportant, thus 5oz beachcaster should be adequate.Flounder can be caught closeto the shore.

Sea fishing marks

1. Artro & TalsarnauAngling AssociationFishing Area D5T: 01766 780302Harlechwww.harlech-cottage.net/artro-fishing.html

2. Bala & DistrictAngling AssociationFishing Area G5BalaM: 07779 343824E: [email protected]

3. Betws-y-CoedAngling ClubFishing Area F3Betws-y-CoedT: 01690 710143E: [email protected]

4. CambrianAngling AssociationFishing Area E4/5Blaenau FfestiniogT: 01766 762401E: [email protected]

5. Criccieth,Llanystumdwy & DistrictAngling AssociationFishing Area D5CricciethE: [email protected]

6. Dolgarrog Fishing ClubFishing Area F3Dolgarrog, ConwyT: 01492 660373

7. DolgellauAngling AssociationFishing Area F6/7DolgellauT: 01341 422706E: [email protected]

8. DolwyddelanFishing AssociationFishing Area F4DolwyddelanT: 01690 750201

9. GlaslynAngling AssociationFishing Area E5Penrhyndeudraeth /PorthmadogT: 01766 770339E: [email protected]

10. OgwenValley AnglingFishing Area E3BethesdaE: [email protected]

11. PrysorAngling AssociationFishing Area E5TrawsfynyddT: 01766 540771E: [email protected]. trawslake.com

12. Pwllheli & DistrictAngling AssociationFishing Area C5PwllheliT: 01758 613291E: [email protected]

13. Seiont, Gwyrfai &Llyfni AnglingAssociationFishing Area D3/4CaernarfonT: 01248 670666E: [email protected]/sg

Game fishing associations


(Before fishing please ensure that you have a valid EnvironmentAgency licence and the appropriate association fishing permit).

With more than a hundred lakes, all with their own distinctivecharacter and a plethora of rivers the game fishing opportunities inthe area are truly endless! South east of the largest natural lake inWales the river Dee flows out of Bala Lake and through Gwyneddbefore entering into Denbighshire. ‘Game fishing’ can be experiencedthrough seasonal salmon, brown trout and grayling. AlexanderSarakhanov (right) from Russia, took seven grayling in a four hoursession, his first ever ‘fly fishing’ outing. ‘Dolgadfa’ can boast the bestavailable river fishing watched over by soaring buzzards where thesilence is seldom broken other than by the cry of the curlew, a sheepbleating, or a lone raven crowing. For further information about‘Dolgadfa’ visitwww.dolgadfa.co.uk. The game fishing seasonusually operates from March to November. Some fisheries though areopen all year.

Gwilym Hughes

Permit/licence for game andcoarse fishing you must have:• A valid permit from the appropriate association or owner (availableat fisheries/fishing tackle shops/Tourist Information Centres).• A national rod licence (available from all Post Officesand the Environment Agency’s website)www.environment-agency.gov.uk

Introduction


Course fishing

1. Crafnant Fishery F3Lakeside Café,Llyn Crafnant, Trefriw LL27 0JZT: 01492 640818E: [email protected]

2. Glanmorfa Mawr D5FisheryMorfa Bychan,PorthmadogLL49 9YHT: 01766 513333

3. Graiglwyd Springs F2Graiglwyd Road,Penmaenmawr, ConwyLL33 0EUT: 01492 622338E: [email protected]

4. Gwernan Lake E6Gwernan Lake Hotel, Islaw’rdref, Nr Dolgellau, DolgellauLL40 9TLT: 01341 422488www.gwernanlakehotel.co.uk/fishing.htm

5. Eisteddfa Fishery D5Eisteddfa Uchaf,Pentrefelin,CricciethLL52 0PTT: 01766 523425E: [email protected]

6. Llynoedd E7Cregennan/CregennanLakesFfridd Boedel Farm, Arthog,Near Dolgellau LL39 1LJT: 07854139766E: [email protected]

7. Organic Park C5Carnguwch, Llithfaen, PwllheliLL53 6NHT: 01758 750000E: [email protected]/fishing

8. Talyllyn Fishery E8Tynycornel Hotel, Talyllyn,Tywyn LL36 9AJT: 01654 782282E: [email protected]

Game fisheries(Before fishing please ensure that you have a valid EnvironmentAgency licence and the appropriate fishery permit).


1. Artro & Talsarnau AnglingAssociationFishing Area D5HarlechT: 01766 780302www.harlech-cottage.net/artro-fishing.html

2. Bala & District AnglingAssociationFishing Area G5BalaM: 07779 343824E: [email protected]/angling

3. Prysor AnglingAssociationFishing Area E5TrawsfynyddT: 01766 540771 E:[email protected]

4. Seiont, Gwyrfai & LlyfniAngling AssociationFishing Area D3/4CaernarfonT: 01248 670666E: [email protected]/sg

1. Bron Eifion D5Fishing Lakes and LodgesCriccieth, Gwynedd LL52 0SAT: 01766 523512E: [email protected]

2. Conwy Water Gardens F2Conwy Water Gardens,Glyn Isaf, Rowen, ConwyLL32 8TPT: 01492 650063www.conwywatergardens.co.uk

3. Eisteddfa Fishery D5Eisteddfa Uchaf,Pentrefelin,CricciethLL52 0PTT: 01766 523425E: [email protected]

4. Glasfryn Park C5Glasfryn Park, Y Ffor,PwllheliLL53 6PGT: 01766 810202E: [email protected]

5. Llyn y Gro G5Erw y Gro, Sarnau,Bala LL23 7LFT: 01678 530415E: [email protected]

Course fisheries(Before fishing please ensurethat you have a validEnvironment Agency licenceand the appropriate fisherypermit).

Associationswith coursefishingavailability

Norman Kingscott with a carpcaught on a piece of luncheonmeat, under a float.

Permit/licencefor game andcoarse fishingyou must have:• A valid permit from theappropriate association orowner (available atfisheries/fishing tackleshops/Tourist InformationCentres).• A national rod licence (availablefrom all Post Officesand the Environment Agency’swebsite)www.environment-agency.gov.uk

Available within the backdrop and the magnificent splendour of theSnowdonia Mountains and Coast area, are some excellent coarsefishing venues offering that unique quality in experience.

At Eisteddfa small water fishery, situated on the outskirts ofPentrefelin village near Criccieth, time stands still. Anglers soak up thesplendour and enjoy the fishing. Norman Kingscott from Birminghamcaught this carp as I approached, he has taken his holidays in Walesfor the past 35 years and described his affection with the area as‘almost paradise’.

Eisteddfa has three well stocked pools, and offers fishing forspecimen carp. When evaluating this quality with the beauty of thearea and its magnetic draw, I have to agree that Norman’s descriptionis very apt.

Gwilym Hughes

Introduction


Tackle shops

For up-to-date advice, all your tackle and bait needs, permit andlicences – the areas tackle shops will cater for all your needs.

AD & N GriffithsPenygroesT: 01286 880421

Barmouth AnglingBarmouthT: 01341 280480

Barry’s TackleTywynT: 01654 710357

BeachcasterBarmouthT: 01341 281537

Cambrian Fishing TackleBlaenau FfestiniogT: 01766 831474

CompanionsPet & Tackle ShopCricciethT: 01766 522805

Craft & AnglingAbersochT: 01758 712646

D & E HughesPwllheliT: 01758 613291

E. Roberts & SonAberdaronT: 01758 760620

Fish TalesDolgellauT: 01341 421080

HarboursidePorthmadogT: 01766 513719

J & J NewsagentsTrawsfynyddT: 01766 540234

JP PhillipsTywynT: 01654 710046

Menai MarineCaernarfonT: 01286 677445

North Wales AnglingCaernarfonT: 01286 677099

Penrhyn Guns & TacklePenrhyndeudraethT: 01766 770339

Siop EleriAberdaronT: 01758 760233

Make the most of your stay by using the Tourist Information Centrenetwork. The staff will be delighted to assist you with:

• Booking accommodation• Details on attractions and places to visit• Places to eat• Transport information• Information on events and ticketing


AccommodationThe Snowdonia Mountains andCoast area offers an excellentchoice of quality accommodationincluding hotels, guest houses,inns, farmhouses, hostels, bunkhouses, caravan and campingparks. For further information onthe areas accommodation pleaserequest a current edition of theSnowdonia Mountains and Coastbrochure, available through theTourist Information Centreslisted or viawww.visitsnowdonia.info

Tourist InformationCentres

Abersoch T: 01758 712929 E: [email protected]

Y Bala T: 01678 521021 E: [email protected]

Barmouth T: 01341 280787 E: [email protected]

Caernarfon T: 01286 672232 E: [email protected]

Conwy T: 01492 592248 E: [email protected]

Llanberis T: 01286 870765 E: [email protected]

Llandudno T: 01492 876413 E: [email protected]

Porthmadog T: 01766 512981 E: [email protected]

Pwllheli T: 01758 613000 E: [email protected]

Snowdonia National ParkAberdyfi T: 01654 767321

Beddgelert T: 01766 890615

Betws-Y-Coed T: 01690 710426

Dolgellau T: 01341 422888

Harlech T: 01766 780658

Tourist Information PointsBangor T: 01248 352786

Blaenau Ffestiniog T: 01766 830360

Tywyn T: 01654 710070

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Protecting the Environment•Where possible and where safe to do so, releaseyour fish while it is still in the water.• If you have to bring the fish ashore or onboardto unhook it, try to use a net, (never gaff a fishyou intend to release), handle the fish with wethands and minimise the time the fish is kept outof the water. These measures will improve thechances of fish surviving on return.• If you want to photograph or weigh your fish,handle firmly to prevent dropping or injury. Afish can injure itself struggling to escape, so holdfirmly and have the camera or scales readybefore starting to fish. Never hold a fish underthe gill covers if it is to be returned.• If you want to release all your fish, try usingbarbless or circle hooks. Barbless hooks maymean you lose a few more fish, but returning thefish you catch is easier for you and the fish. Thecorrect use of a disgorger will also increase thechance of releasing a healthy fish.• If you catch a tagged fish, send the completetag and details of the species and length of thefish and location and time of capture to thelocal fisheries office.

Returning fish alive and healthy helps to sustainour sport!

LitterLitter is an eyesore and costs local communities inclean-up operations and reduced amenity value.Plastic litter is particularly dangerous because it isstrong and does not degrade, and items like six-pack rings, fishing line and carrier bags canentangle and choke wildlife.• Reducing litter protects the environment, marineresources and local economies.• Be prepared – take a bag with you especially forrubbish.• Be responsible – leave your venue cleaner thanwhen you arrived• Take litter home!

PollutionAlways report anything unusual, e.g. pollution oritems washed ashore, to theEnvironment Agency T: 0800 807060

Fishing codesConservation code for anglersAnglers are natural conservationists. Spendingtime by either lake, river or the sea instils anappreciation of the environment and most anglersdevelop commitment and respect for the wildlifeand habitats around them.

This short introduction is intended to help youreduce any impact your angling activities mayhave on marine wildlife and the surroundinghabitats and to inform those whose actions,usually through inexperience or carelessness, canendanger the marine or inland environment andthe future of our fishing.

Access to land and fishingFishing from the coastal foreshore is a rightenshrined in the Magna Carta. However, this rightdoes not permit you to walk on private land toreach the foreshore without permission. If indoubt, keep to recognised rights of way. Accessmay also be limited in some areas – for instanceon military sites. Most rivers and lakes are privatelyowned thus do seek permission from the ownerand purchase a permit at all times.• If driving to your venue, keep to establishedroads and tracks. Park sensibly, preferably in arecognised parking area.• Do not block access points for landowners,farmers and emergency vehicles.• Launching of boats should be from an approvedlocation. (Please refer to boat launching onmap).

Fishing in the vicinity of othersTry not to inconvenience or endanger otheranglers. Remember, they probably have as muchright to be there as you do!

Accidental loss of line and baitLoss of tackle is caused mainly by snagging on arocky seabed/river or on seaweed and weed.

Monofilament line persists in the environmentand can continue to be a hazard to wildlife formany years. It is loss of line that present thegreatest potential hazard to the environment.

Keeping your catchOne of the joys of angling is the opportunity tokeep a portion of the catch for the table. Beforekilling the fish, first make sure it is above theminimum landing size.Return all undersized fish alive. Please visit

www.defra.gov.uk for further information on

minimum size regulations.

Catch and releaseIn the interest of conserving stocks andmaintaining biodiversity, anglers are encouragedto return all fish in a healthy condition. Manyspecies survive after catch and release.

Whether you keep or return your catch, thewelfare of the fish should be uppermost in yourmind. The following pointers will help ensure yourcatch is returned.

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Fishing breaks and packages

Net yourselfa bargain!

Explore some of Snowdonia’smajestic mountain lakes!

Fishing packages from £38 per angler for fishing

and exploring all the wild and unspoilt waters of

the Ogwen Valley Fishing Association.

Our hidden gems!High up and under the backdrop of some ofSnowdonia’s most imposing peaks lie a cluster of4 majestic mountains lakes. Ensure you have yourwalking boots at the ready and tackle up lightly asthis is wild brown trout fishing at it’s very best.

In the company of Salmon & Sea TroutMeandering on the valley floor is the river Ogwen.Why not explore the variety of different poolsduring the day for salmon and return after duskfor some very dark … anxious … heart stoppingSea Trout fishing!

Packages start from as little as £38 per angler /fishing permits included.

Self Catering

Location: BethesdaTraditional Welsh Cottage accommodation,comfy and cosy for all seasons. Situated in theOgwen Valley close to the River Ogwen andonly five minute’s drive to the variousmountain lakes.

Tŷ Pengarreg Cottage Flat sleeps 2 – ShortBreaks from £156. Pen y Graig Old Farm sleeps6 in 3 bedrooms. Short Breaks £224. Permitrates are 2 days fishing @ £28 per person andweekly £35 person, purchased ready for you onarrival.

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Ogwen Valley Holidays

(3&4 star)

Contact 01248 600122 www.ogwensnowdonia.co.uk

All accommodation graded by Visit Wales


Trawsfynydd –the international venue!Mix and match stay packages from £36 per

angler for permit and boat hire on the 1200 acre

Trawsfynydd Lake. Set in stunning scenery in

the heart of Snowdonia.

The international venue!Trawsfynydd Lake has a long history of hostinginternational fishing championships which is atestament to the quality of its fishing. Wild browntrout range from 1lb up to 7lb and Rainbow troutare stocked through the season – current recordbeing 17lb. With an average depth of only 12ft –be prepared for non stop top of the water action!

Peace and quite…. but the fishing’s frantic!1200 acres of stillwater set in the heart of theSnowdonia National Park will certainly get youaway from the crowd! You will only be disturbedby ‘you’re screaming’ reel and be prepared to bedazzled by some stunning scenery. Did you knowthat Trawsfynydd was used as the location ofCamelot in the Hollywood blockbuster –First Knight.

Pike on the fly anyone?Pike fishing has taken Trawsfynydd by storm. Witha monster 20lb pike currently being the recordcaught on the lake and tales of even biggermonsters lurking in the deep – why not tackle up‘heavy duty’ and give it a go yourself.

We’ve got a fleet of 40 boats all with engines andmile’s of bank available if you prefer staying ondry land!

Packages start from as little as £36 per angler /fishing permits included. The following optionsare available:

Tackle hire available. Fishing guides can be

arranged in advance.

Self Catering

Serviced

Location: BronaberOnly a few miles from the lake our self cateringbunkhouse sleeps 10-20 people and isopposite the ‘Rhiw Goch Inn’. For 10 peopleincl. permit, boat hire and accommodation a 2night weekend is £36pppn and Mid Week (4nights/4 days fishing) is £26.25 pppn.Discounts for larger groups apply, log cabinsfor smaller groups available.

Trawsfynydd Holiday Village Bunk House(4 star) & Log Cabin Options Available

Contact 01766 540 219 www.logcabinswales.co.uk

Location: TrawsfynyddOnly a stones throw from the lake we offerserviced accommodation in our convertedstables and barn.2 night break including 2 daysfishing (permit & boat hire included) from £55per person per night. Full Welsh breakfastincluded. Can also provide packed lunches.Please contact for other rates.

Old Mill Farm House &Fronolau Farmhouse B&B (3 star)

Contact 01766 540397 www.oldmillfarmhouse.co.uk

Location: TrawsfynyddShort drive away from the lake Llwyn Derwoffers spacious, secluded and comfortableaccommodation. 4 night break including 3days fishing (permits & boat hire included)from £155 per person. We have further shortstay / weekly fishing packages available andcan tailor for your needs. Please contact us forfurther information.

Llwyn Derw (3 star) Sleeps 6

Contact 01766 540 787 www.llwyn-derw.co.uk

Truly wild brown trout, one of Wales’sbest kept secrets and Salmon inSnowdons shadow!Mix and match stay packages from £38 per

angler for fishing and exploring all the wild and

unspoilt waters of the Seiont, Gwyrfai and

Llyfni Angling Association.

Have you got what it takes?Lightning quick reactions for fishing our free risingwild brown trout on pristine mountain lakes; takethe boat out on Lake Nantlle, Cwellyn or Padarnwhere truly wild brown trout of up to 3lb can becaught. Or why not tackle up for the hard fightingrainbows at Lake Dywarchen right at the foot ofSnowdon, a truly majestic backdrop!

No rest for the wicked!After dusk why not wet a line on the River Llyfni?One of Wales’s best kept secrets, where the SeaTrout runs can only be described as simply‘special’!

Bring on the big guns!Explore and fish for wild Salmon and Sea trout onthe beautiful rivers Seiont and Gwyrfai. Why nothave a go at catching a similar specimen to the16lb Seiont Sea Trout that was caught on the thefly during 2009.

Try something different – try totally wild fishing intruly wild surroundings.

Packages start from as little as £38 per angler /fishing permits included. The following optionsare available:

Boat / engine and tackle hire available.

Fishing guides can be arranged in advance.

Self Catering

Catered Accommodation

Caravan & Camping

Location: PontllyfniCast a fly from your bed room as we’re right onthe bank of the River Llyfni! 1 Week’saccommodation and 5 days fishing from £120per person. Short breaks can be arranged.

Melin y Cim (4 Star) Sleeps 6.

Contact 01286 679630 www.sgll.com

Location: Seion, Nr CaernarfonFishing lake also on site and a short drive awayfrom all waters. ‘Catch’ and ‘Cook’ optionsavailable. Bed and Breakfast from £60.00 perperson. Dinner Bed and Breakfast from £90.00.Freezer and drying room on site. All prices perperson based on two sharing and includes aday’s fishing.

Ty’n Rhos (5 star) County House

Contact 01248 670489 www.tynrhos.co.uk

Location: Dolydd, nr. CaernarfonWithin easy reach of all waters. Bed andbreakfast £50 per person, based on twosharing, including a day’s fishing. Freezer anddrying room available.

Y Goeden Eirin (5 stars)

Contact 01286 830942 www.ygoedeneirin.co.uk

Location: Rhosbodrual, Nr CaernarfonNestling in a loop of the river Seiont, you couldbe out of bed and on the river in 10 secondsflat! Get closer to nature and experience thegreat outdoors by fishing the caravan andcamping way! Short drive from all waters.Three night package / weekend break from

£38 per person includes 2 days fishing.

Riverside Camping, Seiont Nurseries. (4 star)

Contact 01286 678781 www.riversidecamping.co.uk

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Grayling on the Dee, agem in the mountains andCoarse fishing on Wales’slargest natural lake!Mix and match stay packages from £22.50 per

angler for discovering all the wild and unspoilt

waters of the Bala and District Angling

Association.

Diamonds on the Dee?Czech nymphs, drys or wets – who knows whatthe order of the day will be! We can only confirmthat the quantity and quality of the Dee’s Graylingis undisputed and the fishing can only bedescribed as superb. Don’t forget the wild browntrout… the salmon... and the sea trout!

There’s more... and more!Wonderful wild brown trout fishing can beexperienced on the river’s Tryweryn, Llafar andLliw. The crystal clear Llyn Cwmprysor is a gem ofa mountain lake where the action is totally top ofthe water.

It’s big!Bala Lake or Llyn Tegid in Welsh is big! 4 mileslong and a 1 mile wide. Infact, it’s the largestnatural lake in Wales. Set in stunning naturalscenery, you will find specimen pike, roach,rudd,grayling and eels. For the game troop, brownand ferox trout are present. With so manyspecies available and all year fishing you’respoilt for choice.

Packages start from as little as £22.50 per angler /fishing permits included. The following optionsare available:

Boat and tackle hire available. Fishing

guides can be arranged in advance.

B&B rates from £47.50 per person

Abercelyn Country House (5 star)

For booking and further informationplease contact Bala Tourist InformationCentre on01678 521021 [email protected]

www.abercelyn.co.uk


Monfa B&B (4 star)

www.monfa.wales.info


Bryniau Golau B&B (5 star)

www.bryniau-golau.co.uk

Rates from £22.50 per person

Bala Backpackers Hostel (3 Star)

www.bala-backpackers.co.uk


Dolgadfa B&B (4 star)

www.dolgadfa.co.uk


Cysgod y Coed B&B (4 star)

www.cysgod-y-coed.co.uk


Dolafon B&B (3 star)

www.dolafonbala.co.uk

Documents

MountainsandCoast Fishing - Visit Snowdonia Guide 2010 V2.pdf · 2 Contents Welcome - Croeso 2-5 Map 4 Travelling 5 Sea Fishing 6-8 CharterBoats 7 FishingMarks 8 Game Fishing 9