Mid Wales -
Angling, game fishing, sea fishing, etc
For fishermen who are interested in
quietly sitting on the bank of a small pool, standing
waist high in waders in a swift-flowing river, or
fighting to land a large fish out at sea, in Mid Wales
area, this page is intended to help you source the
information you need.
Covering fishing, angling, sea fishing,
salmon rivers, trout pools, fly tying, tuition, etc.,
we know that we do not currently list all the activities
available in the area.
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Fron Farm Fishing
Holidays - The Fishery is situated at Bontnewydd
near Bronant in unspoilt countryside in a
beautiful setting. Approximately 6 miles from
Tregaron, 12 miles from Aberystwyth and 6 miles
from the beach at Llanrhystud. It is open all
the year around.
There are three lakes which
are all well stocked with top quality fish,
rainbow trout, brown trout up to double figures
in weight, as well as, innovatively, atlantic
salmon up to eight pounds. The coarse fishing
lake is stocked with tench, golden orfe and a
large variety of black carp and rainbow trout.
Coarse fishing tackle & bait are available. Club
competitions are catered for by arrangement.
Bryn Melyn Game & Field
Sports
Cemmaes Road, Machynlleth Tel: 01654 711877
Coarse fishing & shooting in the Machynlleth
area, Mid Wales.
Lakeside Caravan &
Camping Park is situated adjacent to Llangorse
Lake in the heart of the Brecon Beacons National
Park and Black Mountains. Surrounded by the
stunning scenery of the Brecon Beacons, the
Caravan and Camp Site offers many opportunities
for those interested in outdoor activities.
Llangorse Lake is the
largest natural lake in South Wales and is
renowned for its Pike Fishing. Canoes, sailing
dinghies, rowing boats and pedaloes can all be
hired from Lakeside Caravan & Camping Park,
water- skiing is also permitted on the lake.
Llangorse village offers pony trekking, an
indoor climbing centre and two local pubs and
there is a huge choice of footpaths and bike
trails within the Brecon Beacons National Park,
or, from the Caravan & Camp Site you can follow
the footpath around Llangorse Lake. The Coarse
fishing lake is stocked with Bream, Roach, Pike,
Perch, and Eel.
Running alongside the
River Usk, this is a narrow and picturesque
canal where anglers who prefer the pace of slow
flowing waters can fish for trout, carp, dace
and perch. The towpath at Talybont provides for
wheelchair access.
Fishing licenses can be
obtained locally from the British Waterways
office at The Wharf, Govilon, Nr Abergavenny
(Tel: 01873 830328), and from Goetre Wharf
Heritage Activity and Study Centre, Goetre
Wharf, Llanover (Tel: 01873 881069).
Lake Vyrnwy
C/O Lake Vyrnwy Hotel, Llanwyddyn, Nr Welshpool,
Powys, SY10 0LY Tel: 01691 870692 Fax:
01691 870259 Web:
www.lakevyrnwy.com
Coarse fishing lake stocked with Brown Trout.
Permits are obtained via Lake Vyrnwy Hotel.
This section of the River Severn can be located
by walking through Newtown Recreation Park.
Permits can be obtained via Severnside and
Newtown Angling Club. The river is stocked with
Dace, Roach, Chub, Grayling, Brown trout,
Salmon, Perch, Pike, Gudgeon, and Bream.
The river is stocked with Dace, Roach, Chub,
Grayling, Brown trout, Salmon, Perch, Pike,
Gudgeon, and Bream. Permits are obtained via
Seven Oaks Log Cabin.
The river is stocked with Dace, Roach, Chub,
Grayling, Brown trout, Salmon, Perch, Pike,
Gudgeon, and Bream. Permits are obtained via
Environment Agency.
River Severn - Mochdre
Mochdre Tel: 01686 624871
The river is stocked with Dace, Roach, Chub,
Grayling, Brown trout, Salmon, Perch, Pike,
Gudgeon, and Bream. Permits are obtained via
Severnside & Newtown A.C.
The river is stocked with Dace, Roach, Chub,
Grayling, Brown trout, Salmon, Perch, Pike,
Gudgeon, and Bream. Permits are obtained via
Environment Agency.
River Severn - Upper
Penrhyddlan
Near Llanidloes Tel: 01686 412548
The river is stocked with Dace, Roach, Chub,
Grayling, Brown trout, Salmon, Perch, Pike,
Gudgeon, and Bream. Permits are obtained via
Llanidloes Tackle shops.
River Severn - Vaynor
Estate
Tel: 01686 624871 E-mail:
The river is stocked with Dace, Roach, Chub,
Grayling, Brown trout, Salmon, Perch, Pike,
Gudgeon, and Bream. Permits are obtained via
Severnside & Newtown AC.
The river is stocked with Salmon, Brown trout,
Chub, Barbel, and Grayling. Please contact Mr
Williams for further information.
River Vvrnwy – Llanymynech
Great Dufford Farm Tel: 01686 629615 E-mail:
The river is stocked with Salmon, Brown trout,
Chub, Barbel, and Grayling. Please contact
Montgomery A.A for further information.
River Wye - Builth to
Glasbury
Tel: 02920 692968
The river is stocked with Dace, Roach, Chub,
Grayling, Brown trout, Salmon, Grayling, Perch,
Pike, and Bleak. Please contact Gary Evans for
further information.
The river is stocked with Dace, Roach, Chub,
Grayling, Brown trout, Salmon, Grayling, Perch,
Pike, and Bleak. Please contact Mr P Smith for
further information.
River Wye - Gromain Beat
Near Erwood, Built Wells Tel: 01982 560238
The river is stocked with Dace, Roach, Chub,
Grayling, Brown trout, Salmon, Grayling, Perch,
Pike, and Bleak. Please contact Dr. S
Marsh-Smith for further information.
The River Twymyn flows
from the 130 feet (40 m) high Ffrwd Fawr
Waterfall at the head of the Pennant Valley near
Dylife, through Llanbrynmair and joins the River
Dyfi upstream of Cemmaes Road.
The river is stocked with
Brown trout, Salmon, and Sea trout. 2 wild trout
lakes 25 acres each. Boats available Please
contact Mr E Lewis for further information.
Aberystwyth’s exciting
new Ł9 million Marina named Y Lanfa opened for
business in 1995. The picturesque harbour of the
West Wales seaside town has been dramatically
remodelled to provide permanent berths for over
160 vessels, signalling a major boost for the
University town and Mid Wales Tourism.
The Marina offers a fully
serviced facility including: Fully Staffed
Marina Office, Controlled Boat Movements,
Electricity, Water, Diesel, Trolleys, 24 hour
CCTV, Diesel Slipway, Boat Lifting (up to 10
tonnes), Luxury Toilet and Shower Facilities.
The Welsh Harbours of Fishguard, Cardigan, New
Quay, Aberaeron, Barmouth, Porthmadog, Aberdyfi,
and Abersoch are within easy reach, as are the
Marina’s at Pwllheli, Conwy, Milford Haven and
Neyland. Meanwhile for the more experienced
sailors the Marina’s and harbours of Ireland’s
East Coast are within a days sailing.
Sea fishing trips
Barmouth Tourist Information, The Station,
Station Road, Barmouth, Gwynedd, LL42 1LU Tel: 01341 280787 Fax:
01341 280787 E-mail:
barmouth.tic@gwynedd.gov.uk
Details on sea fishing in the Barmouth area of
Mid Wales.
Registered, fully insured and licensed for eight
people, the Bilko targets all types of fish,
specialising in bass and sea bream. A special
2-hour mackrel trip is run for the kids and
family.
Ma Chipe offers the angling enthusiast the
chance to catch a wide variety of species, tope,
bream, huss, and bass. The trips are on average,
6-10 hours long. Tackle hire available for Ł5
and bait is provided. Contact Mick Harris for
further information.
The Aldebaran offers the angling enthusiast the
chance to catch a wide variety of species,
including: tope, black bream, rays, huss,
pollock, whiting, gurnard, and dabb. The trips
are on average, 1 to 12 hours long. Tackle hire
available and bait is provided.
The Swift offers the angling enthusiast the
chance to catch a wide variety of species,
including: tope, black bream, mackerel and huss.
The trips are on average, 1 to 12 hours long.
Tackle can be arranged.
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