Llyn Tegid is an excellent fishing spot, with 14 species of fish lurking in its deep waters. They are mainly coarse fish, and on weekends during the winter months many fishermen can be seen along the lake’s edges.

The main species which are fished for are perch, roach, pike, trout, grayling and eels. The lake’s Wardens can advise you on some of the best fishing spots.

Before fishing at Llyn Tegid

All anglers must be in possession of a rod license as well as a Llyn Tegid fishing permit before fishing at Llyn Tegid.

Rod license

If you are aged 13 or over and plan to fish for salmon, trout, freshwater fish, smelt, or eel in Wales, you must hold a valid rod licence.

Please note that Eryri National Park does not issue rod licences.

For full details on how to obtain a licence—including licence types, rod limits, and costs, please visit the GOV.UK website. below.

Buy a rod fishing licence

Llyn Tegid fishing permits: Llyn Tegid fishing permits can be purchased from the pay and display machines in the main car park on the foreshore.

Permit Price List

  • Day permit: £5.00
  • Week permit: £20.00
  • Annual permit: £40.00
  • Child Day permit: 50p
  • Child Annual permit: £2.50

Where can I buy permits?

Permits are available to purchase from the Pay and Display machines at Llyn Tegid’s foreshore car park.

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Buy a rod fishing licence

Further Information

For more detailed information about fishing in Llyn Tegid, closed seasons, rules and so on, or for information about other fishing spots in the locality visit the Bala and District Angling Association website.

Bala and District Angling Association

Refer to the Fishing at Llyn Tegid Terms and Conditions for further information about the rules and regulations regarding fishing at the lake.

Fishing at Llyn Tegid Terms and Conditions (PDF)