14 Mar 2022
Fish farmers at Llyn Brenig have floy-tagged numerous fish ready for a season long tagged fish competition, which starts lake on 18th March. To mark the beginning of the fishing season, this exciting free to enter competition will see keen fishermen compete for the tagged fish that are being introduced to the lake throughout the season.
In addition to the usual stocking, 300 extra large rainbow trout have also been introduced for the coming season. Some of these are over 10lb in weight! So plenty of reasons for fishermen to head to Brenig when we reopen the fishing on the 18th of March.
Floy tagging competitions are very popular in the US and are established in many other countries including Australia. Llyn Brenig offers perfect fishing conditions and fish stock to offer a floy tag competition, and with a £1,000 cash first prize, it’s certainly worth entering!
Floy tags are inserted in the back of the fish by the dorsal fin, this is completely harmless. Fishermen can collect tags and return them to Llyn Brenig Visitor Centre or email photographs with the details on the tag. A valid fishing permit is required to fish at Llyn Brenig Lake, these can be purchased online or in the visitor centre.
The season long event concludes on 3rd November with an end of year prize draw on 5th November, using details of the tags collected throughout the season.
1st prize - £1,000 cash
2nd prize - full season ticket
3rd prize - half season ticket
See our website for the ‘Fish tag competition entry, rules and regulations’
Sally Walters
Visitor Attractions Comms & Marketing Manager
Dwr Cymru Welsh Water
sally.walters@dwrcymru.com
Further enquiries to Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water press office on 01443 452452 / press@dwrcymru.com