Craig-y-Pistyll sits in the northern Plynlimon foothills above Talybont — twelve hectares reached by forestry track, lightly fished, with about a mile and a half of bank to walk. Wild brown trout, small but vividly marked in the way upland fish often are. The walk in keeps the pressure off; on a still summer evening you'll have it to yourself and the curlew.
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
Lightly-fished upland lake above Talybont — 1.5 miles of bank, vivid wild brown trout. Forestry-track access. Fly, spin and worm on the Aberystwyth AA Passport ticket.
Day ticket via Aberystwyth AA Passport listing. EA/NRW rod licence required. Forestry track access — leave gates as you find them.
Arrange access →About this water · Lough note · 4 min read
Llyn Craig-y-Pistyll · profile
Who this water suits
Strengths · watch-outs · best for
About this water
Llyn Craig-y-Pistyll, on the water
Field guide · contributor-editedLlyn Craig-y-Pistyll · about
What this water is
Background · character · contributors
About this water
Craig-y-Pistyll sits in the northern Plynlimon foothills above Talybont — twelve hectares reached by forestry track, lightly fished, with about a mile and a half of bank to walk. Wild brown trout, small but vividly marked in the way upland fish often are. The walk in keeps the pressure off; on a still summer evening you'll have it to yourself and the curlew.
- Lake
- Silurian mudstone shale
Llyn Craig-y-Pistyll · directions
How to get to the water
Directions
Llyn Craig-y-Pistyll
Craig-y-Pistyll sits in the northern Plynlimon foothills above Talybont — twelve hectares reached by forestry track, lightly fished, with about a mile and a half of bank to walk.
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
Lightly-fished upland lake above Talybont — 1.5 miles of bank, vivid wild brown trout. Forestry-track access. Fly, spin and worm on the Aberystwyth AA Passport ticket.
Day ticket via Aberystwyth AA Passport listing. EA/NRW rod licence required. Forestry track access — leave gates as you find them.
Arrange access →Directions
About this water
Craig-y-Pistyll sits in the northern Plynlimon foothills above Talybont — twelve hectares reached by forestry track, lightly fished, with about a mile and a half of bank to walk. Wild brown trout, small but vividly marked in the way upland fish often are. The walk in keeps the pressure off; on a still summer evening you'll have it to yourself and the curlew.
- Lake
- Silurian mudstone shale
About this water · Lough note · 4 min read
Craig-y-Pistyll sits in the northern Plynlimon foothills above Talybont — twelve hectares reached by forestry track, lightly fished, with about a mile and a half of bank to walk. Wild brown trout, small but vividly marked in the way upland fish often are. The walk in keeps the pressure off; on a still summer evening you'll have it to yourself and the curlew.
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