Pen-y-Ffrith Carp Fishery is located near Llanarmon-yn-Iâl in Flintshire, North Wales, within easy reach of Mold, Chester and Wrexham. Set in attractive countryside on the edge of the Clwydian Range, the fishery offers a peaceful setting for anglers looking to enjoy coarse and carp fishing in a quiet rural environment.
The fishery consists of three well-established coarse fishing lakes, each offering slightly different fishing opportunities. Over the years the waters have been carefully stocked and managed, creating a balanced fishery that caters for both pleasure anglers and those targeting larger specimen carp.
Spinney Lake, at around 1.5 acres, is stocked with mirror carp, common carp and tench. Most of the carp range from around 2lb to 8lb, although fish up to 16lb have been caught, providing steady sport for anglers fishing float, feeder or pole tactics.
The larger Spring Lake, covering approximately 3 acres, is the venue’s specimen carp water. The lake features an island and well-reeded margins that provide excellent natural cover for the fish. Carp in this lake regularly reach 28–30lb, with a strong number of double-figure fish present, along with some large perch exceeding 2–3lb.
Pine Lake, also around 3 acres, offers mixed coarse fishing and is well stocked with common carp, mirror carp, tench, bream, roach and perch, making it a productive water for pleasure anglers.
With its variety of lakes and fish species, Pen-y-Ffrith Carp Fishery is suitable for a wide range of anglers, from beginners and casual day-ticket visitors to experienced carp anglers looking to target larger specimen fish.
