We have excellent fishing conditions, both from bank and boat.
We regularly stock the lake with rainbow trout, and native brown trout may also be caught. Permitted methods are fly-fishing and ledgered worm from the bank fishing areas and fly-fishing only from the boats.
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Where to fish is greatly dependent upon wind direction and strength. Many bank anglers favour the east bank and Bill Smiths bay due to the variety of water depths and relatively easy access for all their fishing. Others prefer the quieter and shallower north shore.
Resident fish tend to feed upwind and often congregate in shoals along the more sheltered areas picking up insects blown onto the water from surrounding trees etc. Boat anglers tend to favour similar areas but drifts along the east bank or north shore are usually productive. A very popular drift is from north shore to Pettingale point (or the opposite way depending on the wind) either side of the fish cages.
If in doubt ask the Rangers where fish have recently been caught, they will always point you in the right direction, it’s up to you whether you follow their advice or choose to fish in other areas.
A Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) set in the rolling landscape of South Wales. The Lake is stocked for anglers with bank and boat fishing available for rainbow and brown trout. The Lake allows for a variety of approaches to Trout Fishing ranging from easy access worm fishing along the East Bank or more challenging fly fishing where anglers can stalk trout using a variety of lures, nymphs and dry fly.
In addition to rainbow trout and a small head of wild brown trout the reservoir is home to large numbers of coarse fish which include bream, roach, dace, eels and pike. The reservoir is well known for its large pike and Llandegfedd still holds the UK Pike record of 46lb 13oz!
Coarse fishing is available throughout the fishing season (1 March – 31 October ) from all normal bank fishing areas, but pike fishing is restricted to specific ‘pike sessions’ which will be advertised pre-season to allow anglers to apply for permits.
Fishing permits are available to book online or from our Grab & Go café on the ground floor of the Visitor Centre.
A valid Rod Fishing Licence is required for all anglers aged 13 and above. You can buy your rod licence online www.gov.uk/get-a-fishing-licence, at your local Post Office or over the phone by calling the Environment Agency on 0344 800 5386
Disabled access is available to toilets at the visitor centre and at the northern car park. Accessible Wheelyboats are available for hire (not suitable for electric wheelchairs). Please contact us for details and availability.
1 Mar – 31 Oct (rainbow) 20 Mar – 17 Oct (brown)
Bank fishing from 9.00am Boat fishing from 9.00am Closing times may vary seasonally.
