Address
Bala, UK
Fishery Information
Source material from www.fishingwales.net
Bala Lake (Llyn Tegid) is the largest natural lake in Wales, almost 6 km long. It offers mixed coarse and game fishing, and is known for its diverse range of fish species including perch, roach, pike, brown trout, grayling, eels, minnows, loaches, ruffe and bullheads. The lake is also unique as it is one of the few places in the country where still-water grayling can be caught.
What size do the fish go to?
The pike and trout in Bala Lake can grow to specimen sizes with pike reaching over 30lbs and ‘ferox’ trout up to 15lbs having been caught.
What tactics work well?
A variety of tactics can be used for different species in Bala Lake, such as live baits for pike, and fly or lure fishing for trout and grayling. Fishing for gwyniad, the unique deep water plankton feeder, is seldom caught on rod and line.
What facilities are on site?
There are facilities available on site such as a warden’s office where day tickets can be purchased for Llyn Tegid (Bala Lake) fishing. However, anglers with a BDAA season permit have access to fish the lake.
Is parking available?
There is no specific mention of parking facilities on site, but there are several car parks nearby in Bala for anglers to use.
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