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Nestled in the tranquil countryside of West Wales, only 4 miles from Lampeter, Celtic Lakes Resort offers a massive 75 acres of outstanding virgin water fishing, superb fishing holidays and the warmest of welcomes.
 Choose from 6 well stocked lakes, each landscaped to perfection with stunning native and tropical plants and waterfalls. Each lake is brimming with coarse fish including bream, perch, roach, rudd and tench, as well as carp to 40lb and catfish to 64lb. Celtic lakes resort is one of the few fishing holiday destinations in wales to stock catfish so if you can handle a huge cat, Celtic Lakes Resort is where you'll find it.
With the introduction of 40lb+ specimen carp and 60lb+ catfish in October 2007, Celtic lakes Resort is set to become one of the premier "big fish" waters and fishing holiday destinations in the whole of the UK.
 The surrounding region also boasts some of Wales' finest river, canal, sea and estuary fishing. When you're done fishing, explore nearby Lampeter in the Teifi valley, an historic market town and home to a thriving university. Alternatively, why not visit the charming coastal town of Aberaeron (only 10 minutes away) or spend an evening in Aberystwyth, a bustling town packed with excellent restaurants and bars. In short, it's every coarse fisherman's idea of heaven.
In addition to some of the best coarse, catfish and carp fishing holidays in the UK, Celtic Lakes Resort is currently undergoing ambitious building plans. These include converting the existing farmhouse into holiday accommodation, development of a 20 room hotel, the building of a large clubhouse with restaurant, bars and an anglers bar and development of 16 luxury 5-star log cabins.
John Carney, owner of the venue, sums up what Celtic Lakes is all about:
 "As far as the fishing goes at Celtic Lakes, I am trying to link with serious anglers who want serious sport with accommodation which will appeal to those who want to enjoy comfort in delightful surroundings and will feel happy to bring their wives and families or organise a holiday with friends which combines specimen hunting or pleasure angling with sophisticated accommodation and facilities"
For more info, visit Celtic Lakes' Website at: www.celticlakesresort.com
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Celtic Lakes resort can be found 4 miles north of Lampeter on the A482 to Aberaeron.
Travelling from the north.
 Leave the M6 at junction 20A, then follow signs North Wales, Chester, Runcorn to join the M56 motorway. Continue forward on the M56 (signposted North Wales, Queensferry) for approximately 20 miles. Take the A1157 and at the traffic lights bear left onto Welsh Road - A550 (signposted North Wales, Queensferry). Continue forward onto the A494 entering Queensferry and then Continue forward onto the A55 until junction 33B, then merge onto Mold Road - A494 (signposted Mold A494).
Continue on the A494 for approximately 46 miles, then just after Rhydymain, turn left onto the B4416 (signposted Brithdir) and at the T-junction turn left onto the A470 (signposted Llangurig). At the "Cross Foxes Inn" turn right (signposted Machynlleth) and continue forward onto the A487.
Stay on the A487 for 40 miles until you reach Aberaeron. Branch left onto North Parade - A482 (signposted Lampeter). Pass through Temple Bar and Celtic Lakes Resort is located soon after on the A482
Travelling from the south.
 Join the M4 motorway and cross the Severn Estuary into Wales (don't forget your toll money - cash only !!). Leave the M4 at junction 24 , then at Coldra Roundabout take the 4th exit onto the A449 (signposted The Midlands M50, Monmouth).
Merge onto the A40 (signposted Abergavenny) and then stay on the A40 for approx 50 miles (passing through Glangrwyney, Bwlch, Sennybridge, Llandovery and Llanwrda). Turn right onto the A482 (signposted Lampeter). Follow the A482 until you reach Lampeter. Pass through Lampeter staying on the A482 and Celtic Lakes Resort is about 4 miles along this road.
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2007/2008 has seen continued development of Celtic Lakes Resort with ambitious accommodation building plans which include the development of the first two luxury lakeside lodges. Sleeping up to 10 guests these lakeside lodges offer true 5 star holiday luxury for anglers and non-anglers alike
In addition the stunning 16th century thatched farmhouse at Celtic Lakes is now also available to rent. Conveniently situated next to Lake 4 at Celtic Lakes Resort, this makes the perfect holiday Accommodation, sleeping up to 11 guests
The Celtic Lakes Resort holiday accommodation is available for rental 365 days of the year and is available for weekly hire.
 The farmhouse is adjacent to Lake 4 and sleeps up to 9 people comfortably. (For a small supplement, the farmhouse can take an additional two guests on a sofa bed)
Features include:
5 bedrooms (sleeps up to 11 guests), fully fitted rustic farmhouse kitchen, modern bathroom, shower and toilet, seperate shower room, utility room with washing machine and dryer, large living/dining area, gas central heating, wood burning stove, tv with sky package, large outside decking and lawned area with table and chairs, 30% discount on fishing fees for all guests renting this accommodation.
 Truly luxurious holiday accommodation in 5 star, solid wood lakeside lodges overlooking Elysium, the specimen carp lake and the venue for the final of the Wales carp Masters. Built to the highest specification and furnished lavishly throughout, true comfort and style awaits you after a long days fishing or a fun packed day on the beach. Go on treat yourself, you know you're worth it !!
Features include:
four bedrooms capable of sleeping up to 8 people *, downstairs bedroom suitable for disabled or elderly guests, fully fitted modern kitchen, large open plan dining and living area, sauna, jacuzzi bath and shower, plasma TV, utility room with washing machine, dryer, iron and ironing board, hair dryer, balcony overlooking lake, outside, decked seating area, 30% discount on fishing fees for all guests renting this accommodation.
* The lodge will accommodate up to 10 people with a sofa bed available for the additional two guests. A small supplement is payable for groups of over 8 people.
To check availability and book accommodation online, please visit: www.celticlakesresort.com/accommodation
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Qualifying for the 2007 Wales Carp Masters at Celtic Lakes began back in April 2007 with the fifth and final heat taking place over the first weekend in August.
The full list of qualifiers and winning weights were:
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Heat |
Date |
Qualifiers |
Weight |
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1 |
13th-15th April |
Lee Botchett / James Willatts |
324lb 8oz |
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4th-6th May |
Craig Jones / Karl Jones |
354lb 9oz |
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18th-20th May |
Phillip Matthews/Terry Hughes |
511lb 14oz |
4 |
15th-17th June |
Simon O'Brien / Tim Rees |
609lb 15oz |
5 |
3rd-5th August |
Richard Onions / Peter Rees |
468lb |
 Despite Celtic Lakes being a relatively new venue on the Welsh carp scene, there were some quite extraordinary winning heat weights. This began as early as the second heat on May 2007 when not only was a staggering 1418lbs of carp banked by the competitors, but a new Welsh record was set by the winning pair of Craig Jones and Karl Jones who landed a mightily impressive 354lbs 9oz of carp.
The winning duo has this to say:
"We would like to take this opportunity first off by thanking John and the lads at Celtic Lakes for a great barbeque and an awesome weekend of fishing. It was clear how much hard work and dedication they had all put into the lakes as it was the best session we have ever had, netting 354lbs 9ozs over the course of the weekend."
The match held over the weekend of 18th - 20th May produced some incredible weights. Complex owner, John Carney, said:
 “What a weekend! We are all totally knackered, was that some serious fishing or what!”
In first place were Philip Mathews and Terry Hughes with an incredible 511lb 14oz, but story of the weekend was that they had to stage a late fight back, from over 80lb behind, to upstage Simon O’Brian and Mike Netherway who were in front for much of the match. Simon and Mike concluded with a total of 473lb as their catch rate fell away dramatically overnight on the run in.
 With the weather being far less than ideal in heat 4 - with torrential rain and cold northerly winds - the competitors could have easily been forgiven for thinking that catch-rates might suffer. Not on bit of it.
The winning pair, Simon O'Brian and Tim Rees banked a hugely impressive 609lb 15oz and yet again the 40-hour Wales carp match fishing record was broken.
Finishing in third place, with an impressive enough catch of 270lb 12oz, were Jason Callaghan and Steve Blow, and in second place were Gary Wadey and Leigh Wells with 373lb 10oz.
The final qualifier staged at Celtic Lakes Resort for the Wales Carp Masters took place over the weekend of 3rd - 5th August 2007. The winning pair of Richard Onions and Peter Rees took the honours with an impressive 468lb.
 Elysium, the specimen carp lake being used for qualifying at Celtic Lakes, has matured further since last years event and with further stockings of double figure fish combined with the growth of the existing stock, we are once again expecting some exciting qualifying events this year.
Will last years record breaking weights be broken? Who knows but we fully expect some exceptional weights in qualifying again this year. Its going to be great !!
Make sure you don't miss out !!
To ensure your place in one of the qualifying heats at Celtic Lakes Resort, click here to register
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Celtic Lakes Resort will once again host the final of the 2008 Wales Carp Masters as well as being the sole qualifying venue. The final, to be held on 29th - 31st August 2008 will take place on Elysium, the specimen carp lake at Celtic Lakes.
By Phone on 01570 471010 or 0777 999 0925 (mobile)
By writing to: Celtic Lakes Resort, Creuyydn Bridge, Lampeter, West Wales, SA48 8PY
By sending an email to: thecelticfishery@aol.com
