Cambrian Angling Association

The Cambrian Angling Association is a fishing society based in Blaenau Ffestiniog, Wales, formed on 2 June 1885 at a public meeting in the old Dolgarreg Ddu school. It was established by local gentlemen concerned about the uncontrolled removal of trout and salmon from local waters, at a time when fish were taken by any means, including otterboards and even dynamite. The Association acquired fishing rights on numerous lakes and rivers in the area and has maintained them as wild and natural fisheries. Today the Association manages waters primarily to the west of the A470 trunk road in the Moelwyn mountain range and to the east in the Migneint range. It issues day, week and season permits, which are available from tackle dealers and local shops in the area, including Brethyn Blaenau, Ty Coffi Antur 'Stiniog Coffee House, and Swyddfa'r Post, Londis in Blaenau Ffestiniog. Visitor permits can also be purchased online. Anglers must hold an Environment Agency rod licence, obtainable from post offices. The Association is a membership-based society rather than a commercial company, and it operates as a private, non-listed entity. Its primary purpose is the protection and preservation of local fishing, and it continues to provide angling opportunities in the Blaenau Ffestiniog area.

The Cambrian Angling Association was formed on 2 June 1885, when a public meeting was held in the old Dolgarreg Ddu school in Blaenau Ffestiniog. The Association was created because a few local gentlemen felt the need to protect the fishing on the lakes and rivers. At the time, trout and salmon were taken from the waters by any means possible, from the popular otterboard to dynamite. The early anglers acquired fishing rights on many lakes and rivers in the area and kept them wild and natural, giving later generations the opportunity to enjoy them. The Association has continued to operate as a fishing society in the Blaenau Ffestiniog area. Its waters are mainly located to the west of the A470 trunk road, in the Moelwyn mountain range, and to the east, in the Migneint range. It issues day, week and season permits through local tackle dealers and shops, and visitor permits are available online. Anglers are required to hold an Environment Agency rod licence.

• 1885

  Association formed on 2 June at a public meeting in the old Dolgarreg Ddu school, Blaenau Ffestiniog.

A historic, member-based angling society preserving wild fisheries in North Wales.

• Day permit

  Permit for a single day of fishing on Association waters.

• Week permit

  Permit for a week of fishing on Association waters.

• Season permit

  Permit for a full season of fishing on Association waters.

• Visitor permit

  Permit available for purchase online for visiting anglers.

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