Hillend Loch is an attractive and mature reservoir established between 1797 and 1799. Airdrie & District Angling Club have managed the loch since 1949 although we have records of our club under the name of Airdrie Angling Club, fishing the loch as far back as 1859.
The loch was originally constructed to supply water to the Monkland and the Forth & Clyde canals, and is fed by six feeder streams that collect water from a large catchment area of the surrounding hills and moorland.
Originally stocked with brown trout only, Hillend Loch was renowned as being one of the best brown trout fishing waters in Scotland. It is some 365 acres and sits 650 feet above sea level.
In 1997 rainbow trout were introduced, the stocking of rainbows has continued on a weekly basis ever since. Brown trout are still stocked annually and with the natural fish hatching from the feeder streams, there are still high levels of Browns being caught especially mid to late season.
BANK FISHING
There is approximately 5 miles of scenic bank fishing available at the loch with good wading in most areas. Fly-Fishing, Bait Fishing and Spinning is allowed.
BOAT FISHING
There are eight boats available for hire to Fly Rod Anglers only on Hillend. These are hired on a 'without engine' basis. However, with prior notice an engine can be supplied at an additional cost.
There are many drifts on the loch with the most popular being, Spiers Island to Shiels Burn, Spiers Island to The Mound, Woodside to Boathouse Bay, Big Moss to Eastercroft Bay, and The Cliffs to Braco Burn. No anchoring is allowed so a drogue is advisable. Three people are allowed on each boat with only two fishing. Life Jackets are compulsory and are supplied.
Most lures will catch trout at Hillend in the early season with Black Fritz and Black Tadpole being the favoured patterns. Dry lines are recommended, as the loch is only an average depth of 7 feet. In June and July the Great Red Sedge appears on the loch and becomes a major source of food for the trout, therefore all Sedge patterns i.e. Deer Hair Sedge, G&H Sedge and Muddlers do very well.
HILLEND FISHING LODGE is located off the A89 Old Glasgow to Edinburgh Road on the Southeast corner of the loch. Facilities include car parking for visitors and the disabled. Toilets and washrooms and a small tea bar which serves teas, coffees, soft drinks and snacks.
A selection of lures, flies and baits are available from reception where day tickets and season tickets are available throughout the season.
There is a comfortable lounge area and balcony giving beautiful views over the loch where anglers can relax after a hard days fishing.
DISABLED ANGLING - Along the south shore of the loch runs a tarmacadam walkway which provides access for wheelchairs from the Disabled Car Park to a large area of the lochside and the custom built Fishing Stages.
A Wheelyboat is also available for wheelchair users. Seven days notice must be given and the boat is supplied with an engine and Boatman. This is booked on a 4-hour basis.
Fishing Permits and Prices
Adults Season Ticket (Assoc. member) £70.00
Day Ticket (Day member) £8.00 4 fish limit
OAP's (65 years & over)
Season Ticket (Assoc. member) £55.00
Day Ticket (Day member) £8.00 4 fish limit
Juniors (Under 16)
Season Ticket (Jun. Assoc. member) £50.00 - Day Ticket (Jun. Day member) £6.00 4 fish limit
Season Ticket holders can apply for Membership of Airdrie & District Angling Club after 2 consecutive years as a Season Ticket holder.
Boat Fishing and Prices
Boat Charges 1 Man Boat £16.00 including day ticket (No Engine)
2 Man Boat £27.00
including day tickets (No Engine)
Engine Hire £7.00 including Fuel
(Deposit Required)
Boat Sessions Single Session :- April 1st to 15th May
9.30am till Dusk
Double Session :- 16th May - 31st August
9.00am till 5.00pm and 5.30pm till 11pm
Single Session :- 1st Sept - 30th Sept
9.30am till Dusk
ALL PERMITS MUST BE OBTAINED FROM HILLEND FISHING LODGE.
For further information please contact...
Airdrie & District Angling Club, Hillend Fishing Lodge,
Old Edinburgh Road, Caldercruix, by Airdrie,
North Lanarkshire, ML6 8NY
Loch Awe is 24 miles in length and is one of Scotland's largest fresh water lochs. It offers a great variety of fishing including game fishing for brown trout, rainbow trout, salmon, sea trout and char and course angling for pike, perch and roach.Having a very high water quality and a varied habitat the loch produces an abundance of rich natural feeding which in turn produces some exceptionally large fish. Loch Awe is famous for its wild brown trout with some real monsters having been caught here, including the British Record for a wild brownie weighing 31lb 11oz.
There are also some extremely large rainbows in the loch. These are not stocked fish but escapees from a local fish farm which thrive on the lochs natural resources. Loch Awe is indeed a loch for big fish with the largest pike caught here standing in at 35lb.5oz.
With the wide diversity of fish in the loch and any legal method of fishing allowed, Loch Awe has something for just about every fisherman, including boat or bank fishing.
Loch Awe Improvement Association issue permits for brown trout and course fishing and can be obtained from the local tackle shops and boat hirers as well as most hotels, shops and filling stations in the area. Salmon and sea trout permits can be obtained from Loch Awe Boats.
Loch Awe Boats
Loch Awe Boats are situated on the B840, 2 miles south
of Cladich midway between Dalmally and Inveraray.
Motor boats, rowing Boats and Canoes are for hire every day from 8.00am till 6.00pm Charges include buoyancy vests and fuel.
Fishing tackle is available for sale or hire as are fishing permits (including salmon) and fishing guides can be provided by prior arrangement.
There are Discounts available for 3 or more days/boats.
Boat hire costs
Rowing Boats & Canoes : £3 per hour - £10 for 4 hours or £15 per day.
Motor Boats : £6 per hour - £20 for 4 hours or £30 per day.
Anchor/Drogue £1 per day
Boat Launch/Delivery Fee £5 per day
For more information or bookings contact :
Loch Awe Boats, The Boat House, Ardbrecknish, By Dalmally, Argyll, PA33 1BH
Bridge of Weir Angling Club hold leases for fishing on the River Gryffe for salmon, trout and grayling at and around Bridge of Weir Village. Day permits for non members can be obtained for the water on weekdays. The river is reserved exclusively for club members at the weekend.
Bridge of Weir village is situated in Renfrewshire about six miles west of Paisley.
The trout season is from the 15th March until the 6th of October and the salmon season from the 15th March until the 31st of October. The Bridge of Weir Angling Clubs own website has a wealth of information regarding best times, where to fish and which flies to use. There is also a comprehensive section with information on each of the pools including maps and photographs.
Day permits can be obtained from Duncans, Newsagents in Bridge of Weir Main Street.
As a guide permit costs for 2003 were £10 for seniors and £5 for juniors.
For anyone living locally and wishing to join Bridge of Weir Angling Club, membership is open to anyone resident in Bridge of Weir and District including Kilmacolm, Houston and Crosslee.
The Club has been in existence since 1874 and is believed to be the oldest angling club with a documented record of its existence, on the River Clyde and tributaries system. Minute books record the Club's activities from its inception to the present day.
Dalvennan Country Sports Fishery is situated about 7 miles south of Ayr on the A77.
The fishing is bank and fly only for rainbows and browns on a two
acre loch which is stocked on a daily basis {average fish weight of 3lbs}.
They are open all year round and the facilities include a tea room serving hot
and cold meals. Rod and tackle hire and casting lessons are also available.
Salmon fishing can also be arranged on the rivers Doon, Girvan and Stinchar
Permit Prices
All limit tickets include catch and release after limit is reached.
There are a variety of tickets available from £7.50 - 2 hr : 1 fish up to £24 - 8hr : 4 fish
Catch and release permits are also available from £5 for 3 hours up to £10 for 8 hours
There are 7 miles of the River Girvan available for salmon, sea trout fishing and brown trout. Tickets are from £12 to £30 per rod per day. The stretch runs from Straiton to Kirkmichael through Blairquhan Estate and accommodation is available from a cottage to a castle.
Other outdoor activities include :
Clay target shooting, Archery, Quadbiking, 4x4 off-road driving, Game shooting and Falconery.
Carman Fishery is located near to the top of Carman Hill a few minutes from Renton, West Dunbartonshire. Travelling from either Glasgow or the North on the A82, take the Renton Slip road onto the A812 and when in Renton look for Cardross Road, which leads to the fishery.
Situated in the hills above Renton the fishery offers some spectacular scenery and wildlife and is renowned for it's free rising rainbow and wild brown trout. The fishing is fly fishing only by bank and boat. Fishing methods, include dry, traditional wet, nymph, buzzer and lures.
Ticket Prices
Up to 8 hours - 6 fish limit - £23
Up to 6 hours - 3 fish limit - £15
Up to 4 hours - 2 fish limit - £11
Up to 4 hours - Parent & child together
3 fish limit - £15
A limited number of boats are available from £5 per session (please book in advance). Electric motors and float tubes are allowed.
The facilities include a fishing lodge with tackle for sale and for hire and fly fishing tuition is available by arrangement. Wheelchair Access is very good with a large amount of the bank angling accessible from a newly laid path. A wheely boat is available by prior arrangement. Corporate Events and Club Fishing Days can also be arranged with a fully inclusive service.
For further information or bookings please contact...
Carmen Trout Fishery, Renton, West Dunbartonshire. Tele : 07801 684578
Or please visit their own website for lots more information
including fishing tips, flies, galleries, fishing returns etc.
Auchalochy is situated just to the North of Campbeltown, Kintyre. Take the first left at Gobagrennan as you come into Campbeltown travel 1/2 a mile and take a right up a farm track.
The fishing is fly fishing only by boat or bank for wild brownies. (There are two boats available)
Prices are £10 for a day ticket. Boat costs £8 per day. Visitors season tickets are also available at £50.
Lussa Loch is situated seven miles to the North of Campbeltown, Kintyre. To get to the Loch take the first left before you reach Campbeltown and travel along the single track road.
The fishing is fly fishing only by boat or bank for rainbow trout and wild brownies. (Jumior members under 12 accompanied by an adult are allowed to bait fish in certain designated areas.)
(There are four boats available)
Prices are £10 for a day ticket. Boat costs £8 per day. Visitors season tickets are also available at £50.
Coyle Water Fishery is situated about 4 miles east of Ayr on the A70 midway
between Ayr and Ochill and can be accessed from either the A76 or the A77
The fishing is for rainbow trout and they have a fly fishing only loch and a
separate bait pond. There is disabled access to all areas and the facilities
include a fishing lodge with refreshments and tackle for sale.
Ticket Prices
Fly Fishing Lochan
4 hours, 2 fish then C&R - £12.00
8 hours, 3 fish then C&R - £16.00
8 hours, 4 fish then C&R - £20.00
4 hours C&R - £7.00
8 hours C&R - £9.00
Bait Fishing Pond
4 hours, 2 fish - £9.00
8 hours, 3 fish - £12.00
8 hours, 4 fish - £14.00
£2.00 off Parent & Child (Under 16)
For further information and permits please contact...
Camps Reservoir is situated three miles east of the village of Crawford and only ten minutes from the M74. It is 45 minutes from both Carlisle and Glasgow,15 minutes from Moffat and 20 minutes from Biggar. It is an upland reservoir of some 300 acres, set among the hills of the southern uplands.
The reservoir boasts one of the best natural populations of wild brown trout left in Strathclyde with the fish average from ¾ to 1lb and much lager specimens present. This is wild brown trout fishing at its best. Floating lines, light leaders and small imitations work best.
The scenery and wildlife are an added bonus, with 4 ½ miles of bank fishing- a quiet spot is never hard to find. Access to the water is excellent with anglers being allowed to use the perimeter road which never runs more than 30 yards from waters edge.
Fishing is stricly fly only and the season is from the 1st April to 30 Sept.
There are 2 rowing boats for hire. Petrol outboards are not allowed, (but electric outboards are if you have your own). Boats should be booked in advance. Local Accommodation can be arranged.
Day permits and boat hire are available at the reservoir on the day
Day Tickets £5 per Adult £2.50 for juniors
Boat Hire £10.00 per day + permits
For permits or advanced bookings please contact :
Mrs Dempster at the keeper's cottage. Telephone : 01864 502393
Daer Reservoir is situated 7 miles south of Crawford just off the M74/A74 at Elanvfoot.
It is boat and fly fishing for brown trout.
Day tickets are priced at £25 per boat per day and are available from the Tudor Hotel in Crawford Tel 01864 502248, the minimum of an electric outboard is required and petrol outboards are allowed due to the size of the loch.
The season is from April to Sept.
There are a limited number of season tickets available at present.
For an application form please contact:
The Secretary of Kilbryde Angling Club
Ian Phillips, 100 Elizabeth Crescent, Cumnock, KA18 1QN
Tele :- 01290 420859 Mob :- 07796 994189
Email :- i.phillips@scottishwater.co.uk
Loch Bradan is situated approx 6 miles south west of Dalmellington. It is bank fishing for Brown trout and the season is from March 15th till Sept 30th
It is now run jointly by Ayr angling Club and Forest Enterprise.
Tagged trout have been introduced to the loch and the tags can be returned to the secretary for gift vouchers.
Permits are availaible from Straiton Stores, Straiton and Gamesport Gun and Fishing Tackle Specialists, Sandgate, Ayr. For block bookings contact Andy Cannell the Secretary A.A.C.
Loch Lomond is situated about 6 miles north of Dumbarton, heading north west from Glasgow. The A82 follows the west bank from Dumbarton to Crianlarrich.
Loch Lomond is some 26 miles long and 5 miles wide and offers the angler a variety of game fishing including salmon, sea trout and brown trout and coarse angling for pike and perch
The whole loch comes under the jurisdiction of the Loch Lomond Angling Improvement Association (LLAIA) which also includes the Stock Improvement Working Group (S.I.W.G.)
Permits are available to the general public and can be obtained from a number of local sources including tackle shops, hotels and holiday parks. The cost is approximately £15 for a day permit and £40 for a week. Permits are available from most local tackle shops hotels and holiday parks. Boat hire is available from McFarlane & Sons, The Boatyard, Balmaha.
For further information on Loch Lomond or obtaining membership to the LLAIA please contact Loch Lomond Angling Improvement Association.
The Secretary, L.L.A.I.A, PO BOX 3559, GLASGOW, G71 7SJ.
Please visit the L.L.A.I.A website for a wealth of information on
Loch Lomond including, species, fishing methods, galleries etc...
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