Blaenmelindwr is the roadside one — fifteen hectares of upland water on the Plynlimon foothills above Ponterwyd, a good head of wild brown trout with the odd trickle-stocker pushing to a pound and a half. Heavy weed by late summer, which favours small dark patterns worked tight to the margin. Easy parking and easy access; the kind of water you can fish for a couple of hours on the drive back from somewhere else.
A patient day, if you fancy it
Useful ripple, fishable wave. Take your time — read the water before you cast.
34% confidence — limited data
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Conditions on the water
Trends shown where the gauge supports them
Wind
SW 35 km/h
Fresh breeze
Wave
60 cm wave
Water temp
—
No reading
Air temp
10°C
Cloud
Overcast
Pressure
993 hPa
Rain · 24h
0.0 mm
No rain
Some readings unavailable — check directly before fishing.
How to fish · for brown trout
The brief
When · where · method · kit
How to fish it · for brown trout
When
Late April–June; evening rises through summer
Where
Work Gold-ribbed Hare's Ear on the bob and Pheasant Tail Nymph on the point.
Today's tactical plan
The plan
Plan A · Plan B · what to watch · bank or boat
The plan
Plan A
Work Gold-ribbed Hare's Ear on the bob and Pheasant Tail Nymph on the point.
Plan B
If the main plan is not working, switch to a smaller, more imitative pattern fished slower and deeper. A change of drift angle can also make a difference.
Watch for
Evening tends to be the best period in summer — stay late if you can for a sedge or spinner fall.
Boat — at anchor
Windy conditions suit anchoring in productive areas rather than open-water drifting.
Hatches & runs
What's on, when
Twelve months at a glance
Through the year
0–3 scale · June highlighted
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Black MidgeHatch
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
Daddy Long LegsHatch
2
3
2
Murrough (Great Red Sedge)Hatch
1
2
1
Lake OliveHatch
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
Today's fly · curated pack
Top pattern + the box
6 patterns from this venue's curated pack
Evidence
Why today scores what it does
The factors driving today's verdict
Why this score
- Wind conditions (windy) are not ideal for this water.
- Buzzer is in its seasonal window, boosting the chance of targeted feeding.
Access · 1
Check the current rules, permits and access before travelling.
Day ticket via Fishing PassportAberystwyth Angling Association (via Fishing Passport)
Wild brown troutFlySpinBait
Roadside upland lake above Ponterwyd — wild brown trout trickle-stocked to 1.5 lb. Fly, spin and worm permitted on the Aberystwyth AA Passport ticket. Heavy weed late season.
Day ticket via Aberystwyth AA Passport listing. EA/NRW rod licence required. Heavy weed July onwards — short-line work or surface.
Arrange access →About this water · Lough note · 4 min read
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Who this water suits
Strengths · watch-outs · best for
About this water
Llyn Blaenmelindwr, on the water
Field guide · contributor-editedLlyn Blaenmelindwr · about
What this water is
Background · character · contributors
About this water
Blaenmelindwr is the roadside one — fifteen hectares of upland water on the Plynlimon foothills above Ponterwyd, a good head of wild brown trout with the odd trickle-stocker pushing to a pound and a half. Heavy weed by late summer, which favours small dark patterns worked tight to the margin. Easy parking and easy access; the kind of water you can fish for a couple of hours on the drive back from somewhere else.
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- Silurian mudstone shale
Llyn Blaenmelindwr · directions
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Llyn Blaenmelindwr
Blaenmelindwr is the roadside one — fifteen hectares of upland water on the Plynlimon foothills above Ponterwyd, a good head of wild brown trout with the odd trickle-stocker pushing to a pound and a half.
Species
A patient day, if you fancy it
Useful ripple, fishable wave. Take your time — read the water before you cast.
34% confidence — limited data
Conditions
Wind
SW 35 km/h
Fresh breeze
Wave
60 cm wave
Water temp
—
No reading
Air temp
10°C
Cloud
Overcast
Pressure
993 hPa
Rain · 24h
0.0 mm
No rain
Some readings unavailable — check directly before fishing.
Condition match
41%
Cloud70%
Wind30%
Temp25%
Conditions are away from this venue's sweet spot — it usually fishes best in ripple wind with mixed skies.
How to fish it · for brown trout
When
Late April–June; evening rises through summer
Where
Work Gold-ribbed Hare's Ear on the bob and Pheasant Tail Nymph on the point.
The plan
Plan A
Work Gold-ribbed Hare's Ear on the bob and Pheasant Tail Nymph on the point.
Plan B
If the main plan is not working, switch to a smaller, more imitative pattern fished slower and deeper. A change of drift angle can also make a difference.
Watch for
Evening tends to be the best period in summer — stay late if you can for a sedge or spinner fall.
Boat — at anchor
Windy conditions suit anchoring in productive areas rather than open-water drifting.
Why this score
- Wind conditions (windy) are not ideal for this water.
- Buzzer is in its seasonal window, boosting the chance of targeted feeding.
Through the year
0–3 scale · June highlighted
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Black MidgeHatch
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
Daddy Long LegsHatch
2
3
2
Murrough (Great Red Sedge)Hatch
1
2
1
Lake OliveHatch
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
Access · 1
Check the current rules, permits and access before travelling.
Day ticket via Fishing PassportAberystwyth Angling Association (via Fishing Passport)
Wild brown troutFlySpinBait
Roadside upland lake above Ponterwyd — wild brown trout trickle-stocked to 1.5 lb. Fly, spin and worm permitted on the Aberystwyth AA Passport ticket. Heavy weed late season.
Day ticket via Aberystwyth AA Passport listing. EA/NRW rod licence required. Heavy weed July onwards — short-line work or surface.
Arrange access →Directions
About this water
Blaenmelindwr is the roadside one — fifteen hectares of upland water on the Plynlimon foothills above Ponterwyd, a good head of wild brown trout with the odd trickle-stocker pushing to a pound and a half. Heavy weed by late summer, which favours small dark patterns worked tight to the margin. Easy parking and easy access; the kind of water you can fish for a couple of hours on the drive back from somewhere else.
- Lake
- Silurian mudstone shale
About this water · Lough note · 4 min read
Blaenmelindwr is the roadside one — fifteen hectares of upland water on the Plynlimon foothills above Ponterwyd, a good head of wild brown trout with the odd trickle-stocker pushing to a pound and a half. Heavy weed by late summer, which favours small dark patterns worked tight to the margin. Easy parking and easy access; the kind of water you can fish for a couple of hours on the drive back from somewhere else.
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