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History...

The lake was a former reservoir supplying water to Newtown until 1969. Subsequently being re-developed by a German Industrialist into a Fish Farm which closed in 1980. The lake is fed by three streams which drain over 17 square miles of surrounding hills ensuring a good throughput of water; consequently the water is clean, clear and pure.

Lake Mochdre is rich in aquatic life supplying plenty of food for the fish and plenty of hiding places for the young fry. The lake has been managed as a natural fishery with minimal interference allowing overhanging trees and natural wood growth which provide shade and oxygen during the summer months. Natural foods include minnow and crayfish allowing the fish to grow quickly and fatten well, allowing the Lake to hold exceptional numbers of fish.

Fly fishing is available free to guests on a catch & release basis

The woodland surrounding the lake forms part of Mochdre Dingles which are remnants of the original Western Rain Forest that covered Wales. Much of this woodland was removed by charcoal burners for the early iron industry prior to the use of coal, and the Dingles being too steep to bother with have thankfully remained much the same since for us all to enjoy.

The mixture of habitats including the lake, woodland, farmland and shrubbery provide a varied habitat for a wide variety of birds, plants and animals, and the whole of the Mochdre Dingles are classed as a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The site has been classed as of High Ornithological interest, due to the ever increasing bird life.

We have identified 39 resident birds, 18 various migrants and 13 occasional visitors, giving a total of 70 species to date.

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