LATEST NEWS AND INFORMATION
2019 PERMIT PRICES TO INCREASE BY A SMALL AMMOUNT
Increases in costs have meant that the Association has had to implement a small increase in permit prices for 2019. See under 'Permits' above.
CARAVAN BOOKINGS FOR 2019 SEASON NOW BEING TAKEN BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISSAPPOINTMENT
Boat users please note that the moorings at Rhosrhydd are now on the opposite bank, along the path from the car parking area. Please also note a change rule 13 below
Rule Amendments for 2018 effective immediately.
Due to NRW not implementing the new regulations this season Rule 10g has been amended.
Also, the Associations Insurers have imposed a new clause with regard to Angling Safety and lifejackets
Amendment To Rule 10g Size and Bag Limits
(g) Salmon fishing per season, 1st. salmon caught must be released, 2nd salmon caught may be taken, but all subsequent salmon caught must be returned. (Barbless hooks only, which are not stainless steel, for earth worm and prawn fishing).
Amendment To Rule 13 & Boat Rules: Angling Safety
IT IS MANDATORY FOR ALL BOAT USERS TO WEAR AN APPROVED LIFEJACKET WHEN USING AN ASSOCIATION BOAT. THE ASSOCIATION ALSO ADVISES ALL ANGLERS TO USE EYE PROTECTION.
Due to NRW not implementing the new regulations this season Rule 10g has been amended.
Also, the Associations Insurers have imposed a new clause with regard to Angling Safety and lifejackets
Amendment To Rule 10g Size and Bag Limits
(g) Salmon fishing per season, 1st. salmon caught must be released, 2nd salmon caught may be taken, but all subsequent salmon caught must be returned. (Barbless hooks only, which are not stainless steel, for earth worm and prawn fishing).
Amendment To Rule 13 & Boat Rules: Angling Safety
IT IS MANDATORY FOR ALL BOAT USERS TO WEAR AN APPROVED LIFEJACKET WHEN USING AN ASSOCIATION BOAT. THE ASSOCIATION ALSO ADVISES ALL ANGLERS TO USE EYE PROTECTION.
NEW LEGISLATION AND RULE CHANGES
Significant changes / amendments to the statutory regulations relating to game fishing in Wales will come into force in 2019 apparently. KEEP AN EYE ON THE PRESS AND CHECK HERE
Fishing days on Frongoch have changed for 2018 see rules
DIARY DATES & NOTICES 2019
Please check this page frequently in case of changes to dates, postponements etc.,
The river Ystwyth below Gossen Bridge will be catch and release for ALL species from 31st July onwards.
Competitions
In the light of conservation concerns, there will be no river competitions.
Permit Sales
Please note that Aberystwyth Angling Association Permit sales from our distributors will be ‘cash only’ transactions this season. Credit / debit card transactions are no longer available. There are cash dispensing machines within a short distance of both GB Fishing and Aber Tackle and Guns.
*For workparties bring gloves, strimmer slashers rakes etc. and relevant personal protective equipment / clothing.
Fur & Feather 2018
Eighteen hardy anglers turned out for this years Fur & Feather competition. Conditions were far from ideal with a strong cold northerly wind blowing in right across the reservoir making it tricky to get a line out at times. Although the lake had been stocked with a good number of rainbow trout just prior to the competition, few rainbow trout were caught although a number of anglers caught brownies which were returned to the water. Top Rod was Alan Mathews with three rainbows weighing 3lbs 6oz whilst Clive Davies took the heaviest fish prize and young Charlie Parker had the only Rainbow on worm.
Special thanks go to our sponsors A.F. Blakemore (Spar), Aber Guns & Tackle and GB Fishing for their continued generous support.
Thanks also to Meriel Ralphs for the photographs.
Special thanks go to our sponsors A.F. Blakemore (Spar), Aber Guns & Tackle and GB Fishing for their continued generous support.
Thanks also to Meriel Ralphs for the photographs.
Photos: 1) The Competitors 2) Fred scrutinises the weighing scales 3) Fred presents Top Rod Alan Mathews with the trophy 4) Charlie Parker is presented with his prize for Junior angler caught on Worm
Lakes produce some fantastic fish!
John Gough had a cracking couple of days on Llyn Oerfa during October. John said “Two photos are of a 6lb 4 oz fish that I hooked about five yards out it took a size 10 black nymph of my own dressing. It was a very strong fish leaping well clear of the water twice. After putting maximum pressure on the fish for several minutes I managed to net it well before it was played out, and after a rushed couple of photos and weighed it in my McLeans weigh net. When released it swam away really strongly. A few days later I caught the other fish of 4lb 4oz , It took my size 12 Bibio Variant about 2 feet from the shoreline in about 12 inches of water. It again was a strong fish but I put as much pressure on the fish as I could and netted it quickly. It also swam away very strongly.” Well done John, cracking fish.
The fourth photo is of a beautiful brownie caught by one of our caravan residents Mr. D Harrison
The fourth photo is of a beautiful brownie caught by one of our caravan residents Mr. D Harrison
Discarded Tackle
We remind anglers that they should take care not to discard line, flies or any other tackle or rubbish in or around the Association Waters.
ROADSIDE PARKING AT TROTTERS
Please note that all the entrances to Felin Newedd Cottages on the Capel Bangor - Cwm Rheidol road (platform side of the river at Trotters) are now in use. Please do not park blocking any of these entrances
Please note that all the entrances to Felin Newedd Cottages on the Capel Bangor - Cwm Rheidol road (platform side of the river at Trotters) are now in use. Please do not park blocking any of these entrances