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Last updated: Saturday, May 10, 2008

Celtic Lakes fishing complex is situated in the heart of rural Wales and has six lakes stocked with a variety of species so there is something for everyone.

Lake 1:

This is one of the smallest lakes and has only two swims, which is ideal for those who prefer a tranquil/relaxed days fishing. This lake holds Koi Carp and Rudd, however over the years this will change as fry find their way to the pool via the overflow from the other lakes. This lake will eventually reach a stage where you will not know what you will catch next.

Lake 2: (1/4 acre)

This is the smallest lake at the resort and has just one swim. Perfect for those that want to get away from it all and have a venue all to themselves. This lake has depths to 8ft and is well stocked with Mirrors to 8lb, Perch, Bream, Tench, Rudd and a few Koi Carp. This lake is fished on a first come first served basis.

Lake 3: (1 1/4 acres)

This is a smaller lake in the resort with ten pegs and depths to around 6ft at the deepest point. One of the banks is cut straight down while the others are cut at 45 deg. This lake has been planted with Irises and Reeds and also has beds of Lilies in the shallow areas. Stocks include Common Carp between 5 and 8lb, Bream to 2lb, Tench, Koi, Roach and Rudd. This lake is a favorite with familys and people with children.

Lake 4: (Churchill)

Churchill (6 acres) is a rectangular shaped water with a peninsula and a small island which provide features to fish to. This lake has average depths of 6ft, reaching 9ft at the deepest points at the far end of the lake. In some places the banks have been cut vertically whilst in others they have a slope at an angle of 45 deg. Lake 5 is stocked with around 250 Mirror Carp between 4 and 10lb as well as large numbers of Rudd, Roach, Bream, Tench, Koi and Perch. Further stocking in 2007 will add large numbers of Golden Tench and Crucian Carp as well as 300 Common Carp. The biggest of these will be in the 15 to 20lb bracket with the majority of fish being around 8 to 10lb. Each pag on Churchill has a feature to fish to and the margins have been planted with Irises and Reeds to provide cover during the warmer months. Heavy stocking of Churchill will help to ensure the resort gains a reputation as one of the U.K`s most prolific “Big Fish” fishing venues.

Lake 6: (Elysium)

This lake is the largest water at Celtic Lakes Resort at over 17 acres in size. This is the venues specimen lake which was stocked with over 700 Carp between 4 and 20lb. The specimen lake has already produced Carp to 32lb so it wont be long before the magic 40lb mark is reached. This lake is also stocked with 250+ Catfish to 60lb+ with the average size already around the 20 to 30lb mark. Further stockes include 70 Common Carp between 15 and 20lb. Elysium has 40 well spaced pegs and each has either gravel or bark topped large wooden platforms. As well as the Catfish and Carp stocks Elysium also holds heavy stocks of Perch to 1lb, Roach, Rudd, Bream and Tench to 2lb, Pike to 15lb and large numbers of Koi and Ghost Carp at around 8oz, all of which are growing rapidly. The lake has two islands which are planted with shrubs and plants and slope down to an uneven bottom and a maximum depth of 16ft. The average depth is between 6 and 8ft. This lake will appeal to specimen hunters who love the big Carp and Cats as well as the more general coarse angler who likes fishing a well stocked lake.

Facilities at Celtic Lakes Resort includes parking, toilets and holiday accomodation (16th century thatched farmhouse and luxury 5 star lakeside lodges).

Directions

Travelling from the North.Leave the M6 at junction 20A, then follow signs North Wales, Chester, Runcorn to join the M56 motorway. Continue forward on the M56 (signposted North Wales, Queensferry) for approximately 20 miles. Take the A1157 and at the traffic lights bear left onto Welsh Road - A550 (signposted North Wales, Queensferry). Continue forward onto the A494 entering Queensferry and then Continue forward onto the A55 until junction 33B, then merge onto Mold Road - A494 (signposted Mold A494).

Continue on the A494 for approximately 46 miles, then just after Rhydymain, turn left onto the B4416 (signposted Brithdir) and at the T-junction turn left onto the A470 (signposted Llangurig). At the “Cross Foxes Inn” turn right (signposted Machynlleth) and continue forward onto the A487.

Stay on the A487 for 40 miles until you reach Aberaeron. Branch left onto North Parade - A482 (signposted Lampeter). Pass through Temple Bar and Celtic Lakes Resort is located soon after on the A482.

Travelling from the West.

Join the M4 motorway and cross the Severn Estuary into Wales (don’t forget your toll money - cash only !!). Leave the M4 at junction 24 , then at Coldra Roundabout take the 4th exit onto the A449 (signposted The Midlands M50, Monmouth).

Merge onto the A40 (signposted Abergavenny) and then stay on the A40 for approx 50 miles (passing through Glangrwyney, Bwlch, Sennybridge, Llandovery and Llanwrda). Turn right onto the A482 (signposted Lampeter). Follow the A482 until you reach Lampeter. Pass through Lampeter staying on the A482 and Celtic Lakes Resort is about 4 miles along this road.

If you get lost, give us a ring and we’ll try and guide you here !!