Facilities at Springwater Lakes

springwater lakes - fly fishing

The Coarse Lake is approximately 3 acres with depths of 3-8 feet with a good mix of Carp, large Tench and Bream, Roach, Rudd, Golden Orfe and Perch. All fishing techniques and baits work well and with plentiful stock of Roach and Rudd providing instant sport, make it an ideal place for the experienced and novice angler alike.

The Specimen Lake is approximately 3 acres with depths 3-12 feet, well stocked with Mirror and Common Carp weighing 10-30 lbs plus. This mature lake with its irregular shape and many features including 2 islands, plus stock of large fish, will have great appeal to the specimen angler.

For the Fly Fisherman there are 2 lakes totaling 2 ½ acres, both with depths of 3-8 feet.
Fly Lake1 is for fly fishing only, well stocked with quality hard fighting Brown and Rainbow trout up to 8 lbs. It has an abundance of fly life from Buzzer to Damsels with an incredible amount of Alder fly in May resulting in some exciting dry fly sport. Small White Lures representing the Rudd Fry which are in abundance also work well.
Fly Lake 2 is fly fishing for Carp. It is well stocked with Common Carp and Mirror Carp up to 7lb to give the fly angler an interesting alternative,especially in the summer months as the water temperature rises.

Local Attractions

New Quay Beach

The beautiful sandy beaches of the West Coast are just half an hours drive away where boat and beach fishing can also be arranged.

For the non-angler there are many places of interest to visit such as Aberglasney and National Botanical Gardens, the Dolaucoti Gold Mines, Dinefwr Park and Castle.

The interesting city of Cardiff, with its mix of old and modern and wealth of shopping opportunities, makes this another must for a day trip. The seaside town of Swansea also provides a variety of shops, well worth another days excursion.

Springwater Lakes is the ideal base to visit the many attractions South Wales has to offer.
There is something to interest everyone.

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