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01654 782282 Ty’n y Cornel Hotel, Tal-y-Llyn, Tywyn, Gwynedd, Wales LL36 9AJ.
Tal-y-Llyn lake is at head of Afon Dysynni, a river only 8 miles long and entering the sea at Tywyn. Primarily a river for migrating sea trout and salmon, it is famed for its particularly large sea trout.
The lake offers superb brown trout fishing and if you're looking for somewhere very different for a fishing holiday, or are just after an alternative to the somewhat sterile surroundings of many of our rainbow fisheries, Tal-y-Llyn is the answer. It has a good head of wild brown trout which is added to by a small stocking each year, but these fish quickly adapt to their new home. The glacial lake is fed by clear mountain water from the nearby heights.
The brown trout season starts in April, and fly fishing from boat or bank is available. High water will be present early in the season, but in a lake which has an average depth of only 8ft floating lines can be used from the outset. Favourite flies which will work throughout the whole season include traditional Welsh patterns such as Bibio, Haul a Gwynt and Harry Tom.
The fishing is controlled from Ty'n y Cornel Hotel at the lake side, and not only will you be able to fish Tal-y-Llyn itself but the hotel can also arrange a wide variety of fly fishing near by. If you like the wilds of the moors, then try Llyn Bugeilyn - located about ten miles away and set at some 1800ft above Machynlleth. This lake offers truly wild brown trout fly fishing where Small Black and Peacock Spiders often work well. It can be fished from a drifting boat or from sections of the bank.
Alternatively, if you prefer river fishing, a beat on the Dysynni can be booked. At the right time of year sea trout and salmon run right up the river to Tal-y-Llyn. Finally, go to the estuary where you are likely to encounter bass which, taken on a fly, are tremendous fighters. Mullet are often to be fished in the Broadwater Lagoon very close to the estuary, and in the right conditions can be taken on a fly, again something small and black such as a Williams' Favourite meets with success.
It's this variety of fishing is what makes the area so special!
Tuition & Ghillie Services
Helpful ghillie services are available by prior arrangement as well as private or group tuition.
What works and when…
May is one of the most productive months. Olives are likely to be hatching and patterns such as Gold Ribbed Hare's Ear, Black Pennell or Diawl Bach will work well.
Warm weather in June will mean the addition of largely dry fly patterns, such as Bob's Bits and Hoppers.
July sees olives - predominantly the top hatching fly, but also the Coch-y-Bonddu will be hatching off the mountain slopes and provide an extra food source for the fish. During these warm weather months favourite methods comes to the fore -fishing sedge patterns in the evening, which is truly exciting sport.
September hosts the main run of sea trout and salmon into the river and as these runs have improved in numbers in recent years, good sport can be anticipated. The lake will have Daddies, Sedges and Heather flies about.
If you visit at the end of the lake's fishing season - mid October - you will find that many sea trout and salmon inhabit the lake making fly fishing very interesting indeed. These migratory fish lie at the mouths of the streams which run into the lake on the northern shore and can add excitement if you hook a salmon or sea trout on brown trout tackle!
The fishing is controlled from Ty'n y Cornel Hotel at the lake side, and not only will you be able to fish Tal-y-Llyn itself but the hotel can also arrange a wide variety of fly fishing near by. If you like the wilds of the moors, then try Llyn Bugeilyn- located about ten miles away and set at some 1800ft above Machynlleth. This lake offers truly wild brown trout fly fishing where Small Black and Peacock Spiders often work well. It can be fished from a drifting boat or from sections of the bank.
Alternatively, if you prefer river fishing, a beat on the Dysynni can be booked. At the right time of year sea trout and salmon run right up the river to Tal-y-Llyn. Finally, go to the estuary where you are likely to encounter bass which, taken on a fly, are tremendous fighters. Mullet are often to be fished in the Broadwater Lagoon very close to the estuary, and in the right conditions can be taken on a fly, again something small and black such as a Williams' Favourite meets with success.
Ty'n y Cornel Hotel has all the facilities an angler could wish for such as drying room, rod rooms and freezer plus excellent guest accommodation and contemporary lunch and dinner menus. Should you require a packed lunch or a nibble at the end of a night's fishing then this can also be arranged with pleasure.
So if you feel the need for freedom in a wild setting, or fancy new fly fishing challenges, Tal-y-Llyn is an excellent bet.
Rules & Regulations: Tal-y-Llyn and Associated Waters
These rules & regulations are based on the provisions of the Salmon & Freshwater Fisheries Act 1975 and associated byelaws. They shall apply to the whole of Tal-y-Llyn Lake and associated waters.
Any breach of these rules and regulations may result in the immediate cancellation of your permit and possible prosecution under the Theft Act 1968.
Rod License
In addition to a permit to fish, every angler must possess a valid Rod
License. If you are not in possession of a valid Rod License, ask at the Hotel prior
to fishing. The sale of licences is generally held in a contract by Post Office Counters
Ltd.
Fishing Season
The fishing season at Tal-y-Llyn shall be from 1st April to 17th October,
with the season on other local waters being the usual fishing season from 20th March
to 17th October, unless otherwise specifically directed.
Fishing Times
It is lawful to fish for trout, salmon and sea trout on Sundays in England
and Wales. Therefore anglers may fish for seven days a week; save that the fishing
times for permits other than full season permits shall be:
Weekly, part weekly and
day permits (where applicable) shall start 9am and end as advised locally.
Fishing Methods
Anglers shall fish, from boat or bank, with all legal methods of artificial
fly only. Natural fly may be used when dapping. There shall be no boat fishing from
anchor. All other methods of fishing are forbidden.
Stock Protection
Size limits: All migratory (salmon & sea trout) and non-migratory
(brown trout) of less than 30.5cm (12 inches) shall be returned to the lake with
the minimum of damage (length shall be determined from the tip of the nose to the
fork of the tail).
Catch bag limits
A bag limit shall be determined by the permit provided.
Catch & release
Anglers are encouraged to think of the future well being of the fishery
and return all sea trout in excess of 12lbs to the fishery and all female salmon
and sea trout after 15th September.
Catch Returns
Every angler shall submit a true and accurate catch return (including
a NIL RETURN if no fish are caught). This return shall be made on the form provided
with each permit and shall be submitted at the expiration of the permit. Anglers
who fail to submit a catch return, or who enter a false declaration of catch, will
not be granted additional or further permits.
Courtesy and Behaviour
No angler shall enter the lake less than 50 yards above of
below another angler who is fishing without having requested consent to do so. The
habit of 'holding water' or seeking to monopolise any section of lake is discouraged.
Under this rule, any angler fishing any section of lake shall vacate that section
within 30 minutes of another angler expressing the wish to fish the same water.
Pollution and Poaching
A 24 hour emergency telephone service is operated by the Environmental
Agency (Wales). This should be used to report all incidents of pollution and serious
illegal fishing, by dialling 0800 807060'. Calls are free of charge.
Safety
The fishery manager is instructed to prohibit boat fishing in inclement weather
for reasons of safety. Buoyancy aids are provided and must be worn at all times whilst
boat fishing.
Reservations
The Company, in the interests of stock conservation, must reserve the
right to close any section of the fishery during periods of prolonged drought, and
to introduce new catch limits.
Conservation of Wildlife
Please observe the Country Code. Anglers are reminded that
nylon monofilament can maim and kill wildlife and should not be discarded. Please
take all litter home with you.
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