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Llyn Tegid (Bala Lake)

Llyn TegidBalaGwynedd 01678 520626

Mapped location is a water, visitor centre or reception reference, not a surveyed fishing entrance. Follow the operator’s access directions.

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About the fishery

Llyn Tegid offers permit fishing for coarse fish and seasonal trout, administered by Eryri National Park. Lake permits are sold through foreshore pay-and-display machines; BDAA season members have lake rights, while an ordinary BDAA day ticket does not cover the lake. Several published rules need reconciliation before presenting detailed rod or fish-retention advice.

Lakes and fish species

Waters

  • Lake count: 1
  • Type: Natural freshwater lake
  • Conservation: Authority identifies SAC, Ramsar and SSSI designations; no unrestricted bank access inferred.

Source: authority.eryri.gov.wales

Species

  • Main angling species: perch
  • Main angling species: roach
  • Main angling species: pike
  • Main angling species: trout
  • Main angling species: grayling
  • Main angling species: eels
  • Presence not permission: Species presence does not imply permission to target, retain or use every method; eel removal prohibited.
  • Club additional species report: BDAA lists brown trout, ruffe, gwyniad and other small fish; do not treat these as unrestricted fishing targets.

Source: snowdonia.gov.wales · balaangling.co.uk · naturalresources.wales

Fishing access and booking

Access

  • Type: park_permit_fishing
  • Purchase: Pay-and-display machines in main foreshore car park; authority event page also names warden office.
  • Club scope: BDAA season ticket covers lake; BDAA day ticket does not. Buy lake-specific authority permit when needed.
  • Rod licence: Authority also requires appropriate rod licence; no independent licence-law guidance supplied.

Source: authority.eryri.gov.wales · snowdonia.gov.wales · balaangling.co.uk · eryri.gov.wales

Tickets and prices

Check the operator’s current tariff before booking; prices and availability can change.

Opening times and seasons

Seasons

  • Coarse: Authority-linked terms and club say no coarse close season at lake.
  • Brown trout: 20March–30September, per authority-linked terms and club.
  • November scope: Coarse angling permitted subject to permit/conditions; brown-trout season does not extend into November.
  • Salmon retention: Not approved: undated linked terms contain historical-looking salmon retention statements. Need current regulator/warden clarification; not presented as current permission.

Source: eryri.gov.wales · balaangling.co.uk

Fishing rules

Rules and conflicts

  • Unattended rods: Authority-linked terms prohibit leaving baited/hooked rods unattended.
  • Biosecurity: Authority requires equipment cleaned before and after use.
  • Eel gwyniad: Authority terms prohibit removal of eels and gwyniad; currentNRWpage also prohibits eel removal.
  • Rod limit conflict: Club page says maximum2rods; authority-linked undatedPDF describes up to4 subject to licence. No definitive current venue rod limit promoted.
  • Livebait and retention: Older club/terms discuss livebait and fish removal. These are retained as unresolved source claims, not published instructions; check current byelaws/owner terms.
  • Current regulator context: NRW specifically says Llyn Tegid should be treated like rivers for coarse-fish removal because of multiple ownership; no generic stillwater retention rule substituted.

Source: authority.eryri.gov.wales · eryri.gov.wales · balaangling.co.uk · naturalresources.wales

Restrictions

  • Camping: Authority event page prohibits overnight camping in National Park car parks.
  • Club bivvy claim: Club describes overnight/bivvy fishing but no tents. This is not permission to camp on car parks; current exact bivvy/parking conditions need owner confirmation.
  • Boats: Authority disallows general motorised boating; club distinguishes electric trolling motors. Do not advertise unrestricted motorboat angling.
  • Safety: Follow warden signs, changing water levels, algal warnings and biosecurity requirements.

Source: authority.eryri.gov.wales · balaangling.co.uk

Facilities and accessibility

Facilities

  • Confirmed: foreshore pay-and-display parking
  • Confirmed: warden/lake office
  • Confirmed: permit machines
  • Boat hire: BDAA says neither BDAA nor park hires boats; third-party hire not independently verified.

Source: authority.eryri.gov.wales · snowdonia.gov.wales · balaangling.co.uk

Location and contact details

Llyn Tegid, Bala, Gwynedd

Phone: 01678 520626

Visit the operator website

Get directions

Source: snowdonia.gov.wales

Sources and review dates
  • Detailed profile reviewed 2026-11-05

Check current arrangements with the operator before travelling.

Source: authority.eryri.gov.wales · snowdonia.gov.wales · eryri.gov.wales · balaangling.co.uk · naturalresources.wales

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