Picturesque is the word the Aberystwyth AA uses for Rhosgoch and they're not wrong — five hectares of upland water, a short uphill walk from the road, wild brown trout trickle-stocked to a pound and a half. The best fishing comes when the Coch-y-Bonddu beetle is up in late June, or on a still sedge evening through July. Fly only.
A respectable few hours, if you choose your moments
Glassy and bright — hard work without a breeze. Hard work without breeze. Look for the dimples.
47% confidence — limited data
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Conditions on the water
Trends shown where the gauge supports them
Wind
SW 37 km/h
Fresh breeze
Wave
80 cm wave
Water temp
—
No reading
Air temp
13°C
Cloud
Overcast
Pressure
995 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
With limited drift, anchor or fish static from sheltered positions. Work Pheasant Tail Nymph on the bob and Diawl Bach on the point.
Today's tactical plan
The plan
Plan A · Plan B · what to watch · bank or boat
The plan
Plan A
With limited drift, anchor or fish static from sheltered positions. Work Pheasant Tail Nymph on the bob and Diawl Bach 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
Watch for Sedge towards evening — this could be the best window of the day.
Bank, sheltered shores
Strong wind makes boat fishing difficult — sheltered bank spots near lee shores will fish best.
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 (strong) 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 troutFly only
Picturesque Ystwyth uplands lake — wild brown trout trickle-stocked to 1.5 lb. Short uphill walk from road. Fishes best when Coch-y-Bonddu are up. Fly only.
Day ticket via Aberystwyth AA Passport listing. Fly only. EA/NRW rod licence required.
Arrange access →About this water · Lough note · 4 min read
About this water
Llyn Rhosgoch, on the water
Field guide · contributor-editedLlyn Rhosgoch · about
What this water is
Background · character · contributors
About this water
Picturesque is the word the Aberystwyth AA uses for Rhosgoch and they're not wrong — five hectares of upland water, a short uphill walk from the road, wild brown trout trickle-stocked to a pound and a half. The best fishing comes when the Coch-y-Bonddu beetle is up in late June, or on a still sedge evening through July. Fly only.
- Lake
- Silurian mudstone shale
Llyn Rhosgoch · directions
How to get to the water
Directions
Llyn Rhosgoch
Picturesque is the word the Aberystwyth AA uses for Rhosgoch and they're not wrong — five hectares of upland water, a short uphill walk from the road, wild brown trout trickle-stocked to a pound and a half.
Species
A respectable few hours, if you choose your moments
Glassy and bright — hard work without a breeze. Hard work without breeze. Look for the dimples.
47% confidence — limited data
Conditions
Wind
SW 37 km/h
Fresh breeze
Wave
80 cm wave
Water temp
—
No reading
Air temp
13°C
Cloud
Overcast
Pressure
995 hPa
Rain · 24h
0.0 mm
No rain
Some readings unavailable — check directly before fishing.
Condition match
51%
Cloud70%
Wind30%
Temp60%
A reasonable day here, though wind isn't quite in the sweet spot.
How to fish it · for brown trout
When
Late April–June; evening rises through summer
Where
With limited drift, anchor or fish static from sheltered positions. Work Pheasant Tail Nymph on the bob and Diawl Bach on the point.
The plan
Plan A
With limited drift, anchor or fish static from sheltered positions. Work Pheasant Tail Nymph on the bob and Diawl Bach 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
Watch for Sedge towards evening — this could be the best window of the day.
Bank, sheltered shores
Strong wind makes boat fishing difficult — sheltered bank spots near lee shores will fish best.
Why this score
- Wind conditions (strong) 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 troutFly only
Picturesque Ystwyth uplands lake — wild brown trout trickle-stocked to 1.5 lb. Short uphill walk from road. Fishes best when Coch-y-Bonddu are up. Fly only.
Day ticket via Aberystwyth AA Passport listing. Fly only. EA/NRW rod licence required.
Arrange access →Directions
About this water
Picturesque is the word the Aberystwyth AA uses for Rhosgoch and they're not wrong — five hectares of upland water, a short uphill walk from the road, wild brown trout trickle-stocked to a pound and a half. The best fishing comes when the Coch-y-Bonddu beetle is up in late June, or on a still sedge evening through July. Fly only.
- Lake
- Silurian mudstone shale
About this water · Lough note · 4 min read
Picturesque is the word the Aberystwyth AA uses for Rhosgoch and they're not wrong — five hectares of upland water, a short uphill walk from the road, wild brown trout trickle-stocked to a pound and a half. The best fishing comes when the Coch-y-Bonddu beetle is up in late June, or on a still sedge evening through July. Fly only.
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