RESERVOIR FISHERY REGULATIONS 2005
The following general regulations apply to - ALWEN, ALED, BRENIG, DOLWEN and PLAS UCHAF fisheries.
1.NEW RULE BUOYANCY AIDS/LIFE JACKETS are to be worn at all times as from 2 May 2005.
2.PERMITS: No angler may start fishing without first having obtained a permit and paid the correct fee. Permits are not transferable. Permits are available at the following addresses :Brenig, Alwen & Aled: Llyn Brenig Visitor Centre, Cerrigydrudion, Corwen, Tel: (01490) 420 463 Permits are also available from machines at Llyn Brenig. The permit machines take 10p, 20p, 50p, £1 & £2 coins. No change is given. Dolwen and Plas Uchaf:The Spar Shop, 5 Church View, Bodelwyddan, Denbighshire, Tel: (01745) 582100 & Foxon’s Tackle, Penrhewl, Lower Denbigh Road, St Asaph. Tel: (01745) 583583
3.ROD LICENCES: A fishing permit is not valid unless the holder has an appropriate Environmental Agency Rod Licence. Licences are available from Llyn Brenig Visitor Centre.
4.FISHING SEASON: Alwen, Brenig, Dolwen and Plas Uchaf: March 12th - October 31st - Llyn Aled: No close for coarse fish
5.FISHING TIMES: Brenig, Aled, Alwen, Dolwen & Plas Uchaf : 08.00am - 1hr after sunset - Boats - ½ hr after sunset
6.CATCH/SIZE LIMIT: Six fish over 12” at Brenig including a maximum of 2 Brown Trout. (Undersized Rainbows maybe retained at Brenig and do not contribute to the bag limit) At all other sites the bag limit is six fish and then the size limit is 10inches.
7.RELEASING FISH: Fly caught fish may be released with minimal or no handling but fishing must cease when your limit is complete. The release of takeable trout caught on spinner or worm is not permitted.
8.CATCH RETURNS: At Llyn Brenig every angler, including season permit holders, must submit an accurate record of his/her catch after each visit and before leaving the reservoir. Nil returns are also required. Catch return boxes are provided for this purpose.
9. FISHING METHODS:
Brenig: Fishing is only allowed by means of artificial fly or dapped natural insect.
Alwen, Dolwen & Plas Uchaf: Fishing is only allowed by means of artificial fly, spinning and single natural worm. No other bait may be taken to the lakeside.
Aled: All legal coarse fishing methods except live baiting.
5.NUMBER of RODS: Fishing by means of only one rod and line is permitted. Only one rod and line may be assembled at Alwen, Dolwen & Plas Uchaf Reservoirs.
6.LEAD BAN: The use of lead weights larger than 0.06g (No 8 shot) and less than 28.35 (1oz) is prohibited. This does not include
lead incorporated into fly dressings.
12.HOOKS: Treble hooks are not permitted.
13GROUND BAIT: The use of ground bait and swimfeeders is prohibited except at Llyn Aled.
14.FISHING ZONES: See maps located at each fishery. Fishing from Jetties is not permitted.
15.WADING: Anglers are warned that wading can be dangerous. Wading deeper than thigh depth is prohibited.
16.FLOAT TUBES: Float tubes are permitted.
17.TOILET FACILITIES: The primary purpose of each reservoir is for water supply. Where provided, anglers should ensure that toilet facilities are used for all sanitary purposes.
18.LITTER: Anglers are requested to take their litter home or use litter bins where provided. Nylon monofilament is dangerous to wildlife and must not be discarded.
19.FISH CLEANING: In order to prevent the transmission of fish disease, anglers are requested not to clean fish at the lakeside. At the Llyn Brenig Visitor Centre a fish cleaning room is provided.
20.RADIOS & TELEVISIONS: The use of portable radios, televisions or tape recorders is prohibited.
21.DOGS: Dolwen & Plas Uchaf - Dogs are not allowed. Aled, Brenig and Alwen - Dogs must be on a lead at all times.
22.FIRES: No fires are permitted.
PROSECUTION
Action will be taken against any person causing damage to trees, banks, or any other part of Dwr Cymru Welsh Water’s property, throwing anything into the water; leaving litter, or behaving in a manner considered to be prejudicial to the preservation of amenities and the conservation of wildlife. Any angler committing an offence under the Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries Act 1975, the bye-laws made under the Act, or contravening the rules and regulations relating to the fishery, are liable to prosecution, or may, at the discretion of the Manager, be barred from fishing the reservoir or any other waters owned by the Company. Where such bans are made, no refund will be given.
RESERVED POWERS
Dwr Cymru Welsh Water must reserve the right to close all or part of the reservoir to anglers at any time without giving prior notice to permit holders. Anglers should note that certain areas of the reservoir may be closed to fishing at times when other sporting events are in progress.
THE MANAGER’S DECISION IS FINAL ON ALL MATTERS CONNECTED WITH THE FISHING AND THE INTERPRETATION OF THESE RULES AND REGULATIONS.
LIABILITY
Anglers entering the property of Dwr Cymru Welsh Water for the purposes authorised by the fishing permit, do so at their own risk. Anglers must indemnify the Company in respect of death, injury or damage to the property of another person for which they may be legally liable.