​LLYNGWYN TO REMAIN CLOSED FOR SUMMER SEASON 2023.

We would like to provide an update on LLyngwyn lake. On April 7th the club undertook survey of the lake using and underwater camera and drone footage from above. The result was that we have a large spread of filamentous algae covering the whole lake and a thick layer of ammonia rich soil on the bed.
On the 15th of April, after a week of sunshine we had another large bloom of the surface algae which seems the be a reoccurring issue when the sun comes out. Samples were taken and sent to our team dealing with the issue, however, we must now wait for the water temperature to rise to 16°C before we can take another sample for the report to be conclusive.

A water treatment plan is being drawn up and the club is doing everything we can to have the lake back open before the winter season commences.

We appreciate everyone's patience at this time. We know how disappointing this is but if we take the time to sort it out the root causes then hopefully this is an issue we can avoid happening again.

Rhayader and Elan Valley Angling Assocation.

We are still not happy enough with the condition of Llyngwyn to open. There are several issues including BGA present and fish are not feeding as normal. We have employed experts to help us with a way forward and have decided that for the time being Llyngwyn is to remain closed.

Our Annual general meeting will take place at the Elan Hotel on Feb 6th at 7:30PM. All welcome.

​LLYNGWYN CLOSURE - NRW ALGAE UPDATE
We regret to announce that, unfortunately, the high level of blue-green algae at Llyngwyn has returned only days after having the all clear.
This type of algae is toxic and can be harmful to people and animals. Llyngwyn therefore needs to close again and remain shut for the time being. NRW are going to monitor the situation and let us know when it is safe to reopen. We appreciate your patience at this time.

​June 2022 fishing report.
An excellent start to the month saw the hatch of Coch y bonddu, the best seen down Llyngwyn for years.
The hot weather in the middle of the month sent water temperatures high and the fish down into the deeper water.
The anglers who fished with sinking lines still caught well.
The last week after the rain and fresh winds has brought the fish back onto the surface with the dry fly the way to go. 4 fish in the 6-7 lb bracket have been caught and released. Top flys from the last week are shuttlecocks,foam beetles and hoppers.

Results of round 1 league competition held at llyngwyn today, perfect conditions from.the off,saw a lot of fish being caught with fans and nymphs In the morning and the with the wind picking up lures were the way to go...competition was fished to a 1 kill fish then catch and release.
Top rod went to Lynn Evans with 17 fish with for 33lb 10oz,
2nd place to Roger Lewis with 13 fish for 25lb 12oz and John Felton 3rd with 6 fish11lb 10oz. Heaviest fish was by Phil Price weighing in at 4lb 6oz and safely returned , 5 fish safely returned over 5lb in catch and release.
Llyngwyn has really switched on with the rise in temperatures. 

The fishing at Llyngwyn has been excellent since the start of the year, with many good bag's of fish caught. Mainly using lures such as cats whiskers, Damsels, blobs, boobies etc
Ken Holroyd had a few memorable days with catches of 13, 10 and 12 trout.
Christian Jones also had several great outings catching 10, 10, 9 and 6 on various days.
Lee Jenkins also caught well over the period with catches of 10, 10 and 9 fish
Pat Sharman had an excellent day catching 8 total on a cut throat cat.
A few of the larger trout were caught including 6lb+ rainbows by both Paul Ireland and Ben Evans in the winter league, and we have also heard that a fish around the 10lb mark was recently caught and returned. Hopefully we will have a photo soon.
We now look forward to the summer season on Llyngwyn where buzzers/diawls will become more effective over the next month or so.
The rivers have fished well when conditions have allowed and we are aware of catches of grayling in the 1-2lb range.
Some good early season brown trout have been reported on the river around the 2lb mark C&R on fly.

The Rhayader and Elan Valley Angling Association Annual General Meeting will be held on Monday 7th February, at the Elan Hotel at 7:30PM. All are welcome. ​

​Llyngwyn fished well during October. The trout were taking a variety of flies, including Daddies, Buzzers, GRHE’s, Cormorants & Damsels all working extremely well to tempt the trout into the net, putting a good hard fight up on the way.
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Mr Roberts of Chester had a bag of 10 and 6 on two visits using a Damsel. Roger Lewis landed 9 on one visit and 8 the next. Ken Holroyd had a bag of 9 and 5 the following week caught on Damsels; Steve also caught 8 on a Damsel. Mr Burgum landed 8 also with a Damsel and K Gallagher caught 7 with Hoppers and FAB’s.