Conwy
Llyn Cowlyd
£17.50 today
Day tickets
Buy a ticket for a single day, with rates and dates further down.
Stillwater
Bank fishing only.
Bag limit of 2
You may take up to 2 fish. Check the rules below.
About Llyn Cowlyd
Llyn Cowlyd is an unstocked Welsh Water reservoir in the hills above Dolgarrog, where Welsh Water lists trout fishing by spinning, worm or fly. Its terms allow all legal coarse methods apart from live baiting, with treble hooks only for spinning, and one rod and line.
A day ticket for 2026 is £17.50 and a season ticket £70, with up to two fish to be kept. Permits are sold from the Llyn Brenig visitor centre or online. Ground bait, swim feeders, sweetcorn and maggots are not allowed, and every angler hands in a catch return after each visit. The position shown is approximate.
How you can fish here
- Methods
- Any Method
Pricing and season
Indicative prices. They don't show whether a day is still free and other rates may apply, so confirm availability and the final price with whoever you book through before you travel.
Tickets
Day tickets
- Day ticket Day ticket · 1 Jan to 31 Dec 2026 price. Up to two fish may be kept.
- £18 per day
Season and syndicate rods
- Season ticket Season rod · 1 Jan to 31 Dec 2026 price for the full season.
- £70 per season
Day tickets and booking
- WW Welsh Water at Llyn Brenig Day tickets
Day tickets
Permits are booked online through the booking page linked from the fishing page, at the fishing shop at the Llyn Brenig visitor centre or from the permit machines in the car park (+44 1490 389222).
View fishing agent
Prices by date
Fishing details
- Water type
- Stillwater
- Lake
- 1
- Boat fishing
- Bank only
Stocking and fish species
Rules and policies
Fishing rules for Llyn Cowlyd
A Natural Resources Wales rod licence and a Welsh Water permit are needed. One rod and line. Up to two fish may be kept. All legal coarse methods are permitted except live baiting; treble hooks only for spinning. No ground bait, swim feeders, sweetcorn or maggots. Catch returns are compulsory, including nil returns.
Where you'll fish
Location
Approximate locationExact location is hidden at the owner's request..
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FAQ
Llyn Cowlyd FAQs
Practical questions anglers ask before fishing Llyn Cowlyd, from tickets to tactics.
01How many rods are allowed on Llyn Cowlyd at any one time?
02What species can I expect to catch on Llyn Cowlyd?
03Do I need to wade, or can I fish from the bank?
04Is a ghillie available, and do I need one?
05Where do I park, and how do I access the beat?
06What tackle should I bring?
07What happens if conditions are poor on the day I've booked?
08Are dogs allowed on the beat?
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