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The Lakes , Rivers & Fisheries of Wales
Fishing Adventures Wales Tour 2013-2018
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HENDRE LAKE - RUMNEY, CARDIFF. WALES CF3
Description: This lake is not a massive lake but is well stocked with fish and has an island focal point. There is also a small piece of land that juts out allowing fishermen close to the island fishing enabling them to target the local Carp that seem to favor a gravel patch just in front of the island. When in winter months there is a very deep trench that runs the entire length of the lake giving the opportunity for cold weather fishing. During the summer months there are lots of features such as reed beds and shallow shelves allowing closer to the surface fishing. A very picturesque lake but extremely cold in the winter months as it is open all the way around with very little shelter from the wind.
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CEFYN MABLY LAKES - CARDIFF/NEWPORT. WALES
There are 8 lakes in total with 2 more planned for the future to give a total of 10 coarse and carp lakes. There are 5 coarse ponds where catching a decent bag is a priority and 3 Specimen Carp lakes. The match lakes are made up of the Overflow pond, Spring Pond, Match pond, Bridge pond, and Willow pond.
The Match and Bridge are similar in that they are mainly made up of Carp with a good head of silvers. The bridge is a 30 peg lake and the match has 40 pegs. The 15 peg willow pond is full of bream, the spring has 15 pegs and is mainly silver fish with some Carp with 7 pegs. There is fishing for all levels of angling and you are guaranteed a great day out. This is a well laid out complex giving easy access to all of the lakes and they even cater for disabled fishermen as well. If you don't fancy fishing and just come to watch a loved one have fun on the lake side then there is a comfortable spectators lounge situated in the main building also including a full functional cafe and tackle shop.
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Pentwyn Lake is a small lake set in the center of a public park just on the outskirts of Cardiff. A popular lake for youngsters and beginners as it offers great fishing and easy access. The lake is stocked with a good range of fish and also some nice sized Carp. The lake has been through a rough period when it was poisoned and the fish stock died.
After a full clean-up of the lake and a re-stocking program the lake is slowly getting back into shape and the fishermen are starting to return to this venue. A few foreign fishermen were spotted removing carp from the lake but this has now been stopped and the specialist fishermen are slowly returning. A very pretty venue and a must to visit.
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Peterstone lakes is situated at the back of a Farm down the Lanes and the for shore road towards Newport. Although it is stuck out of the way Peterstone is one of the main Fishing venues for the Wales Carp Championship and The Carp Cup UK. There is a large parking area that is the central point to the complex. A Large hut with a small tackle shop also offering hot and colds refreshments.
There are two small lakes to the side of the complex offering full coarse and carp fishing.They are stocked with a variety of specimen carp up to 10- 15 lb and Silver fish including Roach, Bream, Rudd, Barbel and of course Tench are also included up in the double figures in size. Then there is the Syndicate Lake, a very big lake with lots of features, that also offers Pike fishing in the winter with some HUGE Pike being caught by the local club members. This is a well laid out complex and caters for all levels of skill in fishing.
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ROATH PARK LAKES - ROATH/CARDIFF
Cardiff's most popular park still retains a classic Victorian atmosphere and boasts a wide variety of facilities. The park has recently been awarded the prestigious Green Flag award. This recognizes the high quality of Roath Park and its importance to Cardiff. Roath Park is full of historic and horticultural interest, with widely diverse environments across the park. A 30 acre lake is formed in the park by the damming of the Nant Fawr stream. It is a popular facility for fishing and rowing. Other elements of the park include superb floral displays, the famous conservatory and high quality recreational areas.
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THE RIVER TAFF - CARDIFF / WALES
The maps of the Taff Catchment have been broken into three sections: Pontsticill to Junction Pool, Junction Pool to Troedyrhiw, and Troedyrhiw to the Quakers Yard Bridge.
The Association controls all water edged in red. Trelewis AA controls the water below Pontygwaith Bridge on the right hand bank facing downstream for approx 800 meters. Signs are present to assist anglers, and indicate the direction in which they should proceed. The river Taff is actually two rivers: the Taf Fechan that rises in the Beacons and is controlled by Pontsticill Reservoir, and the Taf Fawr which also rises in the Beacons and is controlled by Llwyn Onn Reservoir. Both rivers converge at Cefn Coed, Merthyr Tydfil to form the river Taff.
No fishing Merthyr Town weir (50m below weir to 27.4m above).
No fishing Aberfan/Merthyr Vale weir (52m below weir to 27.4m above).
No fishing Quakers Yard Gorge (113m below falls to 27.4m above).
Fish Limit
4 trout per rod, per day, however the Association encourages the practice of catch & release. Size limit: 10"/25.4cms from tip of snout to tip of tail.
Fishing Methods
Worm, fly, and spinner. All other baits are banned under EA Byelaw.
Season
3rd March – 30th September (inclusive).
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DYFFRYN SPRINGS - CARDIFF (OUTSKIRTS)
Dyffryn Springs is an established fishery on the western outskirts of Cardiff. There are currently six lakes on site: Waycock, Thaw, Goldsland, Reservoir, Wallace and Worleton. These are all fed from springs providing the highest quality water. Trout Fishing Tuition is available with resident instructor Mat Holloway who is a qualified institutor holding the Salmon and Trout Association's National Instructors Certificate. Tuition must be booked in advance.
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The lake is a 4.5 acre natural mill pond which is stocked with a large selection of fish over 40 pegs.
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SEVEN OAKS FISH FARM - Cowbridge Road, Pontyclun
The site comprises three pools, one of which is set aside for beginners to learn the art of fly fishing or if they prefer to do some bait fishing with worm or sweetcorn. The novice beginner lake offers fantastic fun for beginners learning the art of fly fishing, bait fishing is also allowed. The novice pool is stocked with Rainbows and tiger trout up to about 3lb in weight. These fish are fairly easy to catch, giving the beginner some good fun whilst learning the art of angling. The coarse lake here at Sevenoaks fisheries offers the anglers a chance to catch hard fighting carp, tench, bream, roach, rudd and perch. Set in the beautiful vale, its your choice. Either relax in your spot in the shade and wait for a fish to come to you, or go searching for them in different parts of the lake. You won’t be disappointed. The coarse lake is stocked with mirror, wild and common carp 20lb +, Bream to 8lb +, Perch to 5lb + along with Tench, Roach and Rudd
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TRI NANT FISHERY
Tri-Nant fishery is set in 45 acres of quiet secluded, spectacular countryside. There are three coarse fishing lakes with Carp over 25lb in weight. Tri-Nant Fishery is also stocked with Ghost, Mirror and Common Carp, Tench, Roach, Rudd and Bream. (TO BE UPDATED)
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CAERPHILLY MOAT - CASTLE STREET , CAERPHILLY
4 lakes both comprimising roach, bream, tench, pike, Eels, perch, and stunning looking carp to over 20lbs the lakes are actually the moat surrounding caerphilly castle. Pleasure weights of bream and tench to over 60lbs
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MORGANS POOL - NEWPORT / WALES
CWM HEDD LAKES - PENYLAN RD / BASSALEG (Newpot)
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Morgans Pool is a 5 acre man-made lake situated in the same complex as Woodstock Pool. Morgans Pool provides good coarse fishing, including roach, perch, bream, carp and tench.
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Cwm Hedd is a seven acre, spring fed lake situated on the outskirts of Newport, just two minutes from junction 28 of the M4. Set in its own tranquil valley, the fishery has a well deserved reputation for the quality of both its trout and facilities. Trout are stocked weekly and sourced from Exmoor Fisheries in Somerset, at weights ranging from 21/2lb upwards. There are forty wooden platforms, eight of which are designed for those anglers who are less able or disabled.
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LLISWERRY POND - LLISWERRY ROAD / NEWPORT
The pond is presently managed on behalf of the NAA by the local New City Anglers who can offer season and day tickets for those who just want to fish Lliswerry and no other NAA waters. Anyone with a NAA license can fish the pond at no extra cost.
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Llandegfedd a 434 acre Stillwater is situated between the towns of Pontypool and Usk with easy access from the M4 to the south and A40 to the north. The reservoir allows for a variety of approaches to fly fishing from easy access lure fishing to more challenging stalking with nymphs and dry fly. Species Rainbow trout a small head of wild Brown trout the main emphasis being on Rainbow trout.
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This fishery is situated above Usk town and access to it is from the B4598 between Abergavenny and Usk, signposted ‘Kemeys Commander ¼ mile’. A tarmac lane leads to Lower House Farm and parking is only allowed in the lay-by on the road leading to the farm. No vehicle is allowed to park past the notice at the end of the lay-by. The public right of way to the river gives access to the beat, which is 1,070 yards long and is the left hand bank facing downstream. At the junction of the public right of way on the river, the angler has fishing for two fields upriver, and one and a half fields downriver to the large clump of willows at the end of the walkway. One of the reasons we retain the booking system is that we are being increasingly asked to supply data on the use of our waters. Some of this data could be valuable in making claims for pollution, etc. This beat is for members and paying guests only. The availability to take a Guest will be decided when a request is made. Members can also take paying Guests on the Mardy.
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The lakes, with the exception of the Catfish Lake, are spring fed. All the lakes are well stocked and more than 10 years old except Jim's Pond which is 5 years old.
The Catfish Lake was re-stocked this year with 20 Wells catfish and also contains a large head of Carp, Rudd, Roach, Orf, Tench, Golden Tench and Bream.
The Reed Lake has a large stock which includes all varieties of Carp (including Koi and Crucian), as well as Rudd, Roach, Bream, Tench, Golden Tench, Orf and Barbel.
The Pleaseure Lake has a large stock which includes all varieties of Carp (including Koi), as well as Rudd, Roach, Bream, Tench, Golden Tench and Orf.
The Specimen Lake contains our largest Carp, up to 25 lb, as well as Rudd, Roach, Bream, Tench, Golden Tench, Orf, Chubb and Ide.
Jim's Pond is the newest Lake but has already yielded Carp up to 14 lb. A good Lake for pole and float fishing as it also contains Rud, Roach, Bream, Tench, Golden Tench and Orf.
All lakes are available for night fishing.
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TREOS LAKE - BRIDGEND
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Lamby Lake is a young lake being dug in 2001 from an old river bed. It is very rich, with plant and animal life thriving. Add to this the high quality of water and you have a perfect environment for fish. The existing fish stock, are testament to this, growing fast (up to 7lb a year!) and spawning happily. The lake is about ten acres in size so is suitable for all anglers. Lamby Lake is a young fishing club in Cardiff Wales, situated in Parc Tedelerch. The coarse fishery is run by a team of local anglers who are dedicated to helping produce one of the top coarse fisheries in Wales. Already an exceptional coarse fishery for Wales, they are working hard to make it the best. This means planting aquatic plants stocking more fish and controlling weed and vegetation growth.
For more information about the lake and the club please visit: http://www.lambylake.com/
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