Bala Lake (Llyn Tegid)
Bala, Gwynedd
| Species | |
|---|---|
| Location | Bala, Gwynedd, Wales |
| Day tickets | Available — confirm prices with the fishery |
| Facilities | Day ticket |
| Rod licence | Environment Agency / Natural Resources Wales rod licence required — £36.80/year for 2 rods in 2026, buy at gov.uk |
Data: GilledIt venue directory, July 2026. Confirm details with the fishery before travelling.
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Bala Lake — Llyn Tegid — is the largest natural lake in Wales, over four miles long and a mile across at its widest, lying in the Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park. It is a renowned big-pike and mixed fishery, with perch, brown trout, roach and eels alongside, and it is the only home of the gwyniad, a protected whitefish stranded here since the last Ice Age which must not be fished for. Day permits come from the lake warden or the ticket machine near the warden's office on the Bala foreshore, with Bala & District Angling Association season permits also covering the lake, and an Environment Agency / Natural Resources Wales rod licence is required on top. Confirm access and launching rules with the National Park before travelling.
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Bala Lake (Llyn Tegid): frequently asked questions
Yes, Bala Lake (Llyn Tegid) is a fishing venue in Bala, Gwynedd. Check the fishery website for current rules and bookings.
Yes, Bala Lake (Llyn Tegid) offers day tickets. Always confirm current ticket prices and availability with the venue before travelling.
Bala Lake (Llyn Tegid) is stocked with Pike, Perch, Brown trout, Roach, European eel. Stocks vary by lake and season, so check with the fishery for the latest catch reports.
Yes, anyone aged 13 or over fishing for freshwater fish in England or Wales needs a rod licence, even on private waters like Bala Lake (Llyn Tegid). In Wales the licence is issued by Natural Resources Wales, but it is the same scheme as the Environment Agency's in England: one licence covers both countries and you buy it through the same gov.uk service. A 12-month 2-rod licence is £36.80 in 2026, and juniors aged 13–16 fish free but must register. Read our full guide at /blog/fishing-licence-uk-guide.
Directory data checked July 2026: locations re-checked for 2,704 venues, 236 official websites verified and 25 dead links removed.
Plan your visit to Bala Lake (Llyn Tegid)
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