Llyn Cwellyn

Address

Caernarfon, UK

Fishery Information

Source material from www.fishingwales.net

Llyn Cwellyn is managed by the Seiont Gwyrfai and Llyfni Fishing Society and is a large natural lake. The fishing here is truly outstanding, with the free-rising wild brown trout rivaling any to be had elsewhere within these islands. The trout average 8oz to 1lb. Cwellyn is a relatively large lake of around 220 acres and is designated as a Special Area of Conservation. Because of its depth, it supports one of Wales’s few populations of Arctic char. Purchasing a ticket for Cwellyn with the Fishing Passport also allows you to fish Llyn Padarn and Cwm Silyn on the same day. Day tickets and boat hire can be arranged through the nearby Cwellyn hotel.

What size do the fish go to?

The wild brown trout in Llyn Cwellyn average 8oz to 1lb in size. The lake also supports a population of Arctic char, but no specific size information is available for them.

What tactics work well?

No specific tactics are mentioned for Llyn Cwellyn. Anglers should consider the types of fish present, such as wild brown trout and Arctic char, and adjust their tactics accordingly.

What facilities are on site?

Day tickets and boat hire for Llyn Cwellyn can be arranged through the nearby Cwellyn hotel. No other specific facilities are mentioned.

Is parking available?

There is no mention of dedicated parking facilities for Llyn Cwellyn. Anglers should inquire with the Cwellyn hotel when arranging day tickets and boat hire about parking options and access to the lake.