Llyn Elsi

Lies above the village of Betws-y-coed at 700ft and is easily accesed via the foresty comision road or by various paths leading up from the village.

The Fishing is controlled by the Betws-y-coed Angling Club who also controll fishing on local beats of the River Conwy as well as two other lakes: Llyn Goddiondion and Llyn Bychan.

Llyn Elsi reaches a maximum depth of 31ft and is Dammed at the North end above the Village

The lake is primarily stocked with American Brook Trout with native Brown trout also present, Fishing is from the bank only and neither boat fishing or float tubing are permitted.

Website: http://www.betws-y-coed-anglers.org/index.html

Llyn Crafnant

Lies in a beautiful valley where the northern edge of the Gwydir Forest meets the lower slopes of the Carneddau Mountains.

63 acres in size with a maximum depth of 71ft
the lake is stocked with both Brown and Rainbow Trout Fishing is by permit available from the Cafe (open from Easter until Late Summer)
on site where Fishing boats are also availble for hire.

Crafnant is easily reached by car taking the road up from the village of Trefriw in the Conwy valley with parking available at the Forestry Commision car park on site Toilets are also available

Ffynnon Lloer

Nestles in a small Cwm 650m above Llyn Ogwen,

access is by marked footpath which leads up from the A5 at Glan Dena following closely to the Afon Lloer, The path is relatively steep in places and care must be taken when ascending and descending the Mountain.

Ffynnon Lloers Position below two of snowdonia's highest peaks: Pen yr Ole Wen 978m and Carnedd Dafydd 1044m makes this a very memorable fishing experience with steep crags soaring above the lake making the trip alone a worthwhile experience.

Fishing is controlled by the Ogwen Valley Angling Association who also controll fishing on Llyn Ogwen, Lyn Idwall, Llyn Bochlwyd and river stretches from Llyn Ogwen towards Bethesda.

Permits are also available at the Ogwen Falls Cafe and Ogwen Bank Caravan Park located a short distance along the A5.

Fishing is for wild Brown Trout by fly only and wading is possible but care must be taken as the Lake reaches a depth of 38ft in places.

Website: http://www.ogwen.net/