Fishing in Central Scotland

Aberfoyle

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Loch Achray

Loch Achray is one of five Lochs in the area controlled by the Trossachs Fishings. It is situated about 1 mile east of Loch Katrine Pier along the A821 from Kilmahog and Callander. It can also be reached from Aberfoyle on the A821. Achray lies on the edge of the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park and has a feeder stream joining it to Venachar and Katrine.

The Loch holds wild and stocked brown trout in addition to the
Sea trout coming in from Venachar. Standard wet patterns and nymphs will take their share of fish with many of the larger fish
found in the deeper parts of the loch.

The fishing is fly fishing from boat only and electric motors are permitted. Achray has 10 boats for hire each carrying up to 3 anglers. The scenery is magnificent hence fishing here means you are likely to feature on many home movies or photographs taken by passing coach tours.

They are far enough away as to not disturb the peace and tranquillity of the loch and can only view the loch from the Southwest corner. Boats cost £20-00 per day and electric motors £7-00 per day for up to 3 anglers. Bookings can be made at the Lochside fishing lodge or Loch Venachar or telephone Morris Meakle on:

The Trossachs Fishings
Telephone : 0850 558869 (daytime) or 01786 841692 (Evenings)

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Loch Ard

Loch Ard is situated 3 miles west of Aberfoyle on the B829

It is bank and boat for fishing brown trout
and the season is March 15th till October 6th

Prices, permits and further information can be obtained from

The Forest Hills Hotel in Aberfolye Telephone : 01877-382277

and the

Alskeath Hotel in Kinlochard Telephone : 01877-382266

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Gartmorn Dam

Gartmorn Dam is located at Sauchie which is a couple of miles north east of Alloa.

It is bank and boat fishing for rainbows and browns and the season is April 1st till October 4th.

Rainbows were first introduced into the dam at the start of the 1999 season and the 2000
season saw fish being caught ranging from 'Stockies' averaging the 12oz mark, to regular
catches of Rainbows in the 3.5lb+ range, In addition, Superb Brownies are still a feature
in catch returns, and frequently Brownies in the 4lb+ range are caught.

Prices are Boats £18 day session with a 15 fish limit

£19 for evening session 15 fish limit

Bank fishing £6 for 5 fish limit

There are concessionary prices available aswell

The fishing is controlled by Clackmannanshire distict council.

For permits and further information Telephone : 01259-214319

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Lake of Menteith

Lake of Menteith is situated about 3 miles east of Aberfolye
on the A821 at Port of Menteith.

It is boat fishing for rainbows and brown trout
and the season is from April till November

Prices, permits and further information can be obtained from the
Lake of Menteith Fisheries, Port of Menteith, Aberfolye

Telephone : 01877-385664

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Loch Chon

Loch Chon is situated 5 miles north west of Aberfoyle on the B829 at Blairuskinmore.
It is bank fishing for brown trout and the season is March 15th till October 6th

Pike and course fishing are also available

All permits are charged at £3 per day

Prices, permits and further information can be obtained from :

The Queen Elizabeth Forest Park Visitors Centre, Aberfoyle Tel :- 01877 382 258

Forest Enterprise, Aberfoyle Tel :- 01877 382383

James Bayne, 76 Main St, Callander. Tel :- 01877 330218

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Loch Drunkie

Loch Drunkie is situated 3 miles north of Aberfolye off the A821.

It is bank fishing for brown trout

The season is March 15th till October 6th.

Permits are charged at £3 per day

Prices, permits and further information can be obtained from :

The Queen Elizabeth Forest Park Visitors Centre, Aberfoyle Tel :- 01877 382 258

Forest Enterprise, Aberfoyle Tel :- 01877 382383

James Bayne, 76 Main St, Callander. Tel :- 01877 330218

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Burnhouse Lochan Fishery

Burnhouse Lochan Fishery is situated a couple of miles west of Falkirk just outside Allandale.

Situated in the heart of Scotland this well established fishery offers fisherman a challenging and spirited fight from quality rainbows and wild brownies. Peace and tranquility prevail over this 2 acre loch with its fine views and abundant wildlife.

The serious angler will be rewarded by reading the water carefully and matching the hatch.

Fully finned rainbows from 1.5lbs to double figures are restocked on a daily basis.
The wild brown trout are totally home bred and a brownie of 3 to 4lbs is not uncommon.



There is boat and bank fishing, (fly fishing only) and a full time professional ghillie is on hand to advise and help. Tackle hire is also available. The fishery is open all year, 7 days a week from dawn till dusk.

Ticket Costs

4 hours Catch and release - £10.00
4 hours 2 fish limit - £12.00
6 hours 3 fish limit - £15.00
8 hours 4 fish limit - £20.00

Season permit - £200
Week days only season permit - £150
Sporting season permit (catch and release) - £150

Corporate entertainment including fishing, clay pigeon
shooting and falconry can also be arranged.

For bookings or further information please contact :

Burnhouse Lochan Fishery
Burnhouse, Bonnybridge, FK4 2HH.
Telephone : 01324-840404    Fax : 01324-841314    Mobile : 07885-261637

or e-mail :    johngamekeeper@aol.com

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Loch Lubnaig

Loch Lubnaig is situated about 4 miles north west of Callander on the A84

It is boat and bank fishing for browns, char and salmon

The season is from March 15th till October 6th.

For prices, permits and further information contact

J Bayne, Tackle Shop, Main St, Callander.

Telephone : 01877-330218

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Loch Arklet

Loch Arklet is approximately 12 miles from Aberfoyle on the B829 road to Inversnaid and Stronachlacher. If you follow the single track road to the T Junction you will see Arklet on the left hand side. Turn left for Inversnaid Hotel and drive to the end of the Loch. Once you have passed the dam and water board houses, on the left there is a metal barred gate on the left hand side. Go through the gate and park at the end of the track below the dam wall and the boats can be found on the beach to the right of the dam. The loch is approximately 2 ½ miles long and ½ a mile wide

Loch Arklet is fly fishing only from boats and The Trossachs Fishings have the only 3 boats for hire. Only electric engines are permitted as the Loch feeds a public water supply (Loch Katrine). Favoured areas are amongst the many bays, small islands and points on the roadside bank, however, equally as many fish are taken all the way across the Loch.

The Loch holds wild brown trout only which average ¾ lb, however, many bigger specimens regularly feature in catch reports and an average bag of 10 fish per rod is to be expected. Standard wet flies, dries and hoppers work well in sizes 10 and 12. The scenery in the valley surrounding Arklet is stunning and the wildlife varied making for an all round enjoyable day regardless of weather conditions.

Finglass Reservoir

Loch Finglass is one of the main holding reservoirs for Loch Katrine.

It is approximately 8 miles from Callander via an unclassified road from Brig O Turk off the A821. Turn right at the Brig O Turk tearoom and follow the road to the Dam. The boats can be found on the left hand side of the dam below the car park.

The Trossachs Fishings provide 2 boats for fly fishing only and electric engines are permitted. The scenery in Glen Finglass is spectacular and is usually only shared with the Buzzards, Oyster catchers Common gulls and other birdlife.

The loch is deep and steep sided, which dictates that most of the feeding for the wild brownies is found on or near the surface. They average ½ lb. and rise freely to any standard wet, dry or hopper pattern depending on conditions. Size 12 in the wet flies will produce bags of up to 30 or more fish in a day.

Fish can be taken all over the loch with the many bays and points testing boat handling
to get the most out of them. A great venue for beginners and experienced anglers alike.

Boats cost £20-00 per day and £7-00 per day for an electric motor.

Boats can hold 2 anglers only.

Bookings can be made at Loch's Venachar and Achray or Telephoning Morris Meakle on:

The Trossachs Fishings
Telephone : 0850 558869 (daytime) or 01786 841692 (Evenings)

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Loch Katrine

Loch Katrine is set in an area of outstanding beauty and supplies Glasgow and surrounding areas with fresh water. It is fed by Lochs Arklet and Finglass but is for all intents and purposes landlocked.

The Trossachs Fishings boats are moored at the North West end of Katrine, adjacent to Stronachlachar pier, at the end of the B829 from Aberfoyle. There are 9 boats available and fishing for wild brown trout with fly only. Electric motors are permitted. Many of the best results come from the top of the loch (West End) during a good blow, come rain hail or shine. Early and late season usually produces the larger bags of bigger fish, which average 1-3lb. Many larger trout are taken each year and in decent numbers.

Boats cost £20-00 per day and electric motors £7-00 per day for up to 3 anglers.

Bookings at Loch Venachar or Loch Achray or Telephone Morris Meakle on:

The Trossachs Fishings

Telephone : 0850 558869 (daytime) or 01786 841692 (Evenings)

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Loch Venacher

Loch Venacher is one mile north of Callander on the A84 just one hour from Edinburgh or Glasgow. The fishing complex is now called Venachar Lochside and is very easy to find. Travel one mile north of Callander on the A84, enter Kilmahog and then turn on to A821 for three miles.

Trossachs Leisure was established in 2004 to take over the long established business of "Trossachs Fishings" with its
base on the north shore of loch Venachar.

Since acquiring the business and site in March 2004, all the boats used for fishing have been completely refurbished and most of the outboard engines are new. With 30 boats available we have the capability to accommodate major competitions.

We have created a new fishing lodge with all modern facilities including a fully licenced Harbour Cafe for snacks and meals and there is also a small tackle shop specialising in quality fishing tackle and clothing.

Bank and boat fishing is permitted on the loch, with the best results being from a boat. Venachar Lochside offer an exciting array of different fishing packages including Salmon, Brown Trout and Pike fishing.

Boat fishing is by fly only and all of our boats are now fitted with Yamaha 4hp four stoke engines and landing nets. Bait and spinning is still permitted from certain areas of the bank.

The loch provides many ideal and interesting bays to fish. At its western end long uninterrupted drifts can be achieved, casting into a depth of 6ft. to 8ft., great conditions for Brown Trout. There is an abundance of invertebrate life providing good feeding for fish. Loch Venachar is famous for its large hard fighting Pike

For full details of all the fishing available, prices, fishing packages
and bookings please visit the Venacher Lochside website...

Website : Trossach Leisure, Loch Vanacher

E-mail : info@venachar-lochside.co.uk

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Loch Voil

Loch Voil is situated about 10 miles north west of Callander off the A84

The fishing is for wild salmon, brown trout, sea trout and arctic char.

The salmon season is from the 1st Feb to 31st Oct
and the trout season is from the 15th Mar to 6th Oct.

Permits for bank fishing on Loch Voil cost £3.50 per day and can be purchased from...

J. Baynes Fishing Tackle
76 Main St, Callander. FK17 8BD.
Tel : 01877 330 218.

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The Luib Hotel

The Luib Hotel is situated on the A85 just a couple of miles outside Crianlarich.
It offers salmon and trout fishing on the river Dochart which flows eastwards for 13 miles
(21 km) from Loch Dochart at the head of Glen Dochart, Stirling through to Loch Tay at Killin.

As with all upper reaches, fishing is highly dependent on water conditions.
The river is small until it reaches Killin where the Falls of Dochart can be a spectacular sight.
When in full spate these falls can frequently hold fish up.
The river Dochart lies just at the back of the hotel.

For prices, permits and further information

Telephone: 01567-820664

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The River Teith

The Lanrick Estate water is situated between Doune and Callander and extends for 3. 5 miles of which 2 miles are single bank and 1.5 miles are double bank fishing. There are 16 named pools amid a magnificent woodland and parkland setting. The season is from 1st Feb until 31st Oct.

The River Teith enjoys a traditional spring run from the opening day followed by an exciting sea trout run between March and July accompanied by a less predictable grilse run. An excellent autumn run continues from late August until the end of the season in October.

The Teith has a well deserved reputation for some large fish and every year fish over 20lbs and even some over 30lbs are landed.

Day and weekly tickets for up to six rods are available throughout the season although as some bookings are made well in advance especially during the autumn you are advised to book early.

The Lanrick water is divided into two beats, Upper and Lower Lanrick both of which may be booked separately through the Estate Office. (Full contact details as below)

Two rods are permitted on the Upper Beat and a maximum of four on the Lower Beat. The Lower Beat is exclusively fly only while spinning is permitted on the Upper Beat during very high water.

Normal fishing hours are from 9.00am until 5.30pm. Special arrangements for evening and night time fishing and all other queries may be made with the Estate Office. A 15ft fly rod is suitable for most of the year although smaller rods are appropriate in low water conditions. A house rod is retained throughout the season. A voluntary catch and release policy is operated and anglers are encouraged to return fish in order to aid the recovery of stocks.

A experienced resident ghillie may be booked to provide assistance and advice and it is suggested that all new guests use this service to increase their chances of success and help identify the pools in differing water conditions. Guests will also greatly benefit from an all terrain vehicle which makes travelling along the river much easier. The ghillie can also give casting lessons for beginners who wish to learn the art of fly fishing.

The rate per rod varies throughout the season starting at £35 plus VAT for a single rod per day. For further information regarding availability of fishing and associated rates please contact The Lanrick Estate Office or visit their own website for more in depth details of The Lanrick Estate.

The Estate Office, Lanrick, Nr Doune, Perthshire, FH16 6HJ

Tel : 01786 841 866 or E-mail - enquiries@lanrick.co.uk

Website address is : www.lanrick.co.uk

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