Llandegfedd Reservoir
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| Location | South Wales |
| Coordinates | 51°42′N 2°58′W / 51.700°N 2.967°WCoordinates: 51°42′N 2°58′W / 51.700°N 2.967°W |
| Type | reservoir |
| Basin countries | United Kingdom |
| Surface area | 434 acres (176 ha) |
| Website | http://www.llandegfedd.co.uk |
Llandegfedd Reservoir (also known as Llandegveth Reservoir) is a large 174 hectare water supply reservoir and is eight miles (13 km) north of Newport in south Wales. The reservoir is very close to Pontypool, Cwmbran and Usk.
It was opened by Newport Corporation in May 1965. The reservoir itself covers an area of 434 acres (1.76 km2) and is managed by Welsh Water's leisure and conservation company – Hamdden.
It is located near Coed-y-paen village.
The reservoir is managed in accordance with the Llandegfedd Reservoir – Recreation and Conservation Management Plan and in consultation with the Llandegfedd Reservoir User Liaison Group. The scheme includes:
Spatial zoning based on the reservoir's physical characteristics and sports and conservation requirements compromise:
Seasonal restrictions:
Zoning and other restriction leaflets are available from the on-site ranger service.
The reservoir is run as a country park and supports a R.Y.A-recognised sailing and windsurfing school that operates from Easter to October. Dinghies, windsurfers and canoes can be hired and fishing is another common activity on and around the lake.
Season tickets and day tickets can be purchased for water sports.
The reservoir supports several varieties of fish – rainbow trout, bream, roach, pike and perch. The reservoir is well known for large pike catches. The Pike Anglers' Club of Great Britain lists the heaviest pike caught coming from the reservoir – a 46 lb 13oz fish caught on a lure in October 1992 by Roy Lewis.
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