Glaslyn River
General
The source of the Glaslyn is Llyn Glaslyn, which lies directly under the western slopes of Snowdon. It then flows through Llyn Llydaw down the Gwynant Valley to one of the most beautiful lakes in Wales, Llyn Gwynant, from there it passes through Llyn Dinas, Beddgelert and Aberglaslyn Pass before reaching the sea at Porthmadog.
The river has suffered in the past from acid rain and forestation, but there has been a vast improvement in the last few years in the water quality. This has resulted in increased fry and smolt activity, which bodes well for the future.
The Glaslyn is a short river being some 14 miles long and the Glaslyn Angling Association holds the rights for most of both banks from Porthmadog to Beddgelert. The association holds rights for Dinas Lake and Llyn Gwynant but boat fishing is restricted to local members.
Charges 2004
Adult OAP/Junior
Full Season: £70.00 £35.00
Weekly £35.00 £17.50
Daily £17.50 £8.25 Now availabe on weekends
Season
March to October See association Rule 15
Catch and release for Salmon until June 16th
The lower reaches are closed for the first week of the season to protect larger kelts.
Methods
Fly, Spin, Worm or Shrimp. No Prawns. Maggots may be used for fly fishing at night.
Permits
Available from
Mrs Enid Edwards
Gynnau Penrhyn
High Street
Penrhyndeudreth
01766 770339
Pike Newsagent
63 Hight Street
Porthmadog
01766 512578
Post Office
Caernarfon Road
Beddgelert
01766 890201
Directions
Porthmadog can be reached either via the A55 and then following the A487, or take the A5, A494, A212 and then a short journey up the A487. If coming from the Midlands follow the A485or A470 and then the A487.