Cambrian Angling Association

Blaenau Ffestiniog, in the centre of the spectacular scenery of the Snowdonia National Park, is undoubtedly a good centre for any angler who enjoys catching wild brown trout in beautiful surroundings.
The Cambrian Angling Association has its headquarters here, and offers excellent lake fishing in wild surroundings.

The association was formed on the 2nd of June, 1885, when a public meeting was held in the old Dolgarreg Ddu school in Blaenau Ffestiniog, due to a few local gentlemen feeling the need to protect the fishing on the lakes and rivers. At the time, trout and salmon were taken from the waters by any means possible, from the popular otterboard to dynamite!

We owe these early anglers a huge debt of gratitude, for acquiring the fishing rights on the many lakes and rivers in the area, and for keeping them wild and natural, giving us the opportunity to enjoy them today.

  • Gwynedd, Wales
  • Brown trout and Rainbow trout
  • Lake

Contact

  • Darren Williams
  • williams_darrenj@sky.com
  • cambrianangling.com
  • 2 Blaen Cae, Rhiwbryfdir, Gwynedd, LL41 3LF, Wales

13 waters listed

Llyn Conglog
Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd
1

A short distance from the summit of Allt Fawr lies Llyn Conglog. At 2000 feet, this remote eight-acre lake is worth a visit for the views alone. ...

lake

Brown trout

Llyn Cwm Corsiog
Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd
2

Any method is permitted. The lake is at around 1,720 feet above sea level and 1 and a half hour's walk from Tanygrisiau. At 7 acres, Cwm Corsi...

lake

Brown trout

Llyn Cwm Foel
Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd
3

The dam was breached in the early 90’s for safety reasons, it has since been partly rebuilt to supply a water turbine, but not to its former level....

lake

Brown trout and Brown trout

Llyn Cwmorthin
Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd
4

Fairly easily accessible on foot, ideal for those looking to wet a line for a couple of hours. Holds a good stock of wild fish.

lake

Brown trout

Llyn Du bach
Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd
5

Llyn Dubach sits above the town of Blaenau Ffestiniog, beyond the slate tips of some of the oldest quarries in the region. Now the quarries have lo...

lake

Brown trout

Llyn Dubach Y Bont
Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd
6

Even the smallest of waters may tempt the imagination of curious anglers. One such unassuming little lake is Llyn Dubach Y Bont. A natural body of ...

lake

Brown trout and Brown trout

Llyn Llagi
Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd
7

An 8 acre lake that's a good hike but well worth the effort. A good average size of hard fighting wild brown trout. Try your flies below the steep...

lake

Brown trout

Llyn Manod
Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd
8

This 16-acre lake lies halfway between the Manod Mawr and Manod Bach mountains, above the town to the East. Fishing is rather rough due to the rock...

lake

Brown trout

Llyn Morwynion
Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd
9

Situated about 200 metres above the lay-by on the B4391 road to Bala from Ffestiniog. Access can also be gained from Dubach y Bont, which lies 200 ...

lake

Brown trout and Rainbow trout

Llynnau Barlwyd
Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd
10

Two lakes, one ten acres, the other five. Both lakes are thirty-minute walk from the lay-by at the top of the Crimea Pass.

lake

Brown trout

Llynnau Gamallt
Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd
11

The two Gamallt Lakes are situated in the Western part of the Migneint Mountain, being the expanse of mountain that stretches between the parishes ...

lake

Brown trout

Llynnau’r Cwn
Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd
12

Llynnau’r Cwn, or “Lakes of the Hound”, lie to the north west of Blaenau Ffestiniog, in Snowdonia National Park. Comprising of three small lakes th...

lake

Brown trout and Brown trout

Llyn yr Adar
Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd
13

Sitting below the northern slopes of a mountain called Cnicht, lies LLyn yr Adar, in the Snowdonia National Park. Porthmadog lies to the southwest ...

lake

Brown trout