We no longer control the fishing on the Meadows.This has been relinquished due to the canoe disturbance making it unfishable and uneconomical in the circumstances.
We do not have access to the Sea-trout pool via Ystrad Hall.Please park at the Horseshoe Falls (A5 side) and walk down the bank from Berwyn station.
The Salmon season starts on 3rd March.It is fly only until 31st May.Spinning and fly are then allowed until 15th June. Then fly,spinning,worm and prawn from16th June to30th September.The last 17 days of the season to the 17th October are fly and spin only.
Please remember it is compulsory catch and release for any Salmon caught before the 16th June.Thereafter please excersise discretion in keeping fish.We are aiming to hit a 75% release rate.Please assist us in achieving our target.This will in turn assist the stock of Salmon to reach the spawning total required to reach sustainable levels.
Tagged fish may be caught at any time of the season.If you catch a fish with a blue and green tag this is a Spring fish.This fish should be returned at any stage of the season.The top part of the tag can be cut off to claim the reward leaving the bottom tag to identify it if caught again.Other tagged fish may be caught.These do not have to be killed.The tag can be removed to claim the EA reward and the fish returned.
Do not forget to buy your Environment Agency licence.This can be bought online by visiting www.environment-agency.gov.uk
Illegal canoeing continues to be a problem.If you see any canoeing on our waters during the fishing season please contact me through the contacts page.A log of all these trespassers is being kept.Please try to record as much detail as possible including car registration numbers ,name of canoe club or company organising.
Country Trout membership is available from Watkin Williams (hardware store) in Llangollen town.
Please observe the recommendations of the Welsh Dee Trust.Return as many Salmon or Sea Trout as possible. It is compulsory catch and release for Salmon before the 16th June.It is recommended that no more than 3 Salmon or Sea Trout or combination are taken for the table per angler per season.It is hoped that all anglers will reach a 75-80% release rate.It is also recommended that all Hen fish are returned after the 1st September.
Huw Evans (Chairman) 10th October 2011
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Current Conditions
Water Levels
The automated level counter is situated at Manley Weir. Telephone (01978) 710398. You will hear a long fax like tone followed by an automated reading. Station 133 water Level One. Then the reading in 3 of 4 figures. Summer level about 410 meaning. If the river is in flood the reading will be 4 figures. Good levels for fly-fishing 520 – 750. To gauge if the river is rising or falling allow a few hours and ring again.
Weather Information
In a sport where success can be directly related to weather conditions accurate information is invaluable. Check our links to the sites listed below :-
The post code for Llangollen is LL20
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Welcome to the Llangollen Angling Association website. The association founded in 1940 controls fishing on approximately 6 miles of the Welsh Dee in and around the town of Llangollen.
The Dee rises in the mountains above Bala. It is fed by four headland lakes Alwen, Brenig, Celyn and Bala. This guarantees good flows even during dry spells.
The river has good runs of salmon and sea – trout throughout the season. It is internationally renowned for the brown trout and grayling fishing. The river is one of the purest in Europe.
All the information you need is here. Click on the menu to plan your Llangollen fishing experience.
We thank you for familiarising yourselves with LAA Rules and Regulations before fishing on our waters.
Please note NO DOGS ALLOWED ON THE ASSOCIATIONS WATERS.