Wild Brown Trout - Lochs - Dumfries and Galloway
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Dumfries and Galloway
Barscope Loch | Black Loch | Carsfad Loch | Earlstoun Loch | Lillies Loch | Lochenbreck Loch | Loch Dee | Loch Bradan | Mossdale Loch | Mossrodrick Loch | Newton Stewart Angling Association Waters | Loch Ochiltree | Queensberry Lochs | Loch Roan | Loch Struan
The Forestry Commission offer fishing on a number of lochs and rivers in the area including; Loch Branden, Loch Dee, Black Loch, Loch of Lowes, Lillies Loch, Spectacle Loch, Garwachie, Loch Eldrig, Stroan Loch, Linfern Loch, Palnure Burn and Water of Minnock. Permits can be obtained from any Commission Visitor Centre or call the Recreation Ranger on 01671 402420 Just watch out, while fishing a wee loch in the hills some years ago I drove through an open gate. On my return I found that some chap had locked it. It was at a time before mobile phones, luckily some army lads drove past and gave me a lift to the forestry office several miles away and all worked out nicely in the end.
Barscope Loch
In the grounds of Barscope Castle near Newton Stewart is a 20 acre loch which holds good stock of wild brown trout. Fishing from the bank. For permits call 01644 420461.
Google Map Reference 55.108881, -4.087377 Post Code DG7 3HX
Checked 07/09/18
Black Loch
Near Newton Stewart very close to the famous Grey Mares tail waterfall. 3 Lochs Estate have the fishing here, 4 boats, fly only fishing for rainbow trout which are stocked at about 2lbs to 8lbs, open all year.
They also have 3 miles of the Airyligg beat of the Tarf, a spate river, for salmon and brown trout.
Permit price includes the boat and a life jacket, call 01988 830304.
Google Map Reference 55.418154, -3.287843 Post Code DG8 6SU
Checked 07/09/18
Carsfad Loch
Dalry AA have fishing on the river Ken (fly only) on the west bank from Earlstoun Power Station to Coum Burn and on the east bank from the suspension bridge to Boatknowe. They also share water with New Galloway AA.
They have fishing on Loch Carsfad (fly, spin, bait) and Earlstoun Reservoir (members and boat only).
The river has good perch, information is scant.
Permits from GM Newtons general store in Dalry.
Google Map Ref 55.105894, -4.164981 DG7
Checked 12/07/18
Earlstoun Loch
The fishing on this 180 acre loch is run by Dalry AA who stock with brown trout. Fishing is from boats only. Permits from Newtons Grocers in Dalry.
Google Map Reference 55.122081, -4.177405 Post Code DG7 3SU
Lillies Loch
Lillies Loch near Newton Stewart is run by Forest Enterprises. Fishing for brown trout from the bank, 6 fish limit. For permits call 01671 402420.
Google Map Reference 55.044366, -4.321872 Post Code DG8 7BL
Checked 07/09/18
Lochenbreck Loch
The club has fishing on 2 lochs, Loch Whinyeon where any legal method (no live / dead bait, is allowed Brown trout and bank fishing only) and a smaller loch Loch Lockenbreck which is fly only, browns, rainbows and brook trout.
Thomsons Newsagents, Kirkcudbright, call 01557 330423
SPAR Shop, High St, Gatehouse of Fleet call 01557 330423
Google Map Ref (Whinyeon) 54.922598, -4.147576 Post Code DG7 2BG, (Lochenbreck) 54.966516 -4.123088 Post Code DG7 2PY
Checked 29/06/18
Mossdale Loch
Rainbow trout fishing on Aird Estate, permits from McCubbing Angling in New Galloway.
Google Map Reference 55.016106, -4.102755 DG7 2NF
Checked 07/09/18
Loch Bradan
A Forestry Commision water offering fishing for trout and coarse fish (roach, bream, perch, pike). Annual and day tickets from the Post Office in Staiton and Newton Stewart AA or from the the Galloway Forest Park office in Creebridge. (take a pasport sized photo and proof of address with you if buying an annual ticket).
Google Map Reference 55.243178, -4.482654 Post Code KA19 7NS
Checked 09/07/18
Loch Dee
As for Bradan a Forestry Commision water offering fishing for trout and coarse fish (roach, bream, perch, pike). Annual and day tickets from the Post Office in Staiton and Newton Stewart AA or from the the Galloway Forest Park office in Creebridge. (take a pasport sized photo and proof of address with you if buying an annual ticket).
Google Map Reference 55.243178, -4.482654 DG7 6SU
Checked 09/07/18
Newton Stewart Angling Association Waters
The club has the fishing on a number of lochs in the area, where bait fishing is allowed it is worm only, boats are available on several of the lochs. This club has made laudable efforts to improve access for persons with disabilities having a specially designed loch. Google Map Reference 54.961205, -4.483500
Wee Glenamour Loch
For wheelchair access. Vehicles can drive up to the loch side, there are platforms and bait fishing is permitted for person with disabilities, OAPs and juniors under 16. Google Map Reference 55.123650, -4.424270
Bruntis Loch
Rainbow trout and brown trout fishing on 2 lochs just off the A75 at Blackcraig. Fly only but juniors under 16 and OAPs can bait fish. Google Map Reference 54.958368, -4.427658 DG8 7AE
Clatteringshaw Loch
Wild brown trout, all legal methods allowed. Located 5 miles west of New Galloway on the A712. Part of the Hydro scheme, 5 miles of shoreline with the north end being most productive. Google Map Reference 55.066216, -4.283270 GD7 3SQ
Loch Dee
Fly only for wild brown trout which can grow to specimen size. Located near Clatteringshaw Loch off the A712. Bank fishing only. Google Map Reference 55.081129, -4.401941 DG7 6SU
Fyntalloch Loch
Stocked with triploid rainbows minimum 1.5lbs and holding good wild brown trout, fishing is fly only with bait in a designated area. Google Map Reference 55.031978, -4.639883
Loch Kirrieoch
Wild brown trout fishing fly only to 1st of July. Located on the approach to Glentrool Village. The west bank is recommended. Google Map Reference 55.071629, -4.573717 Post Code DG8 6RS
Loch Ochiltree
Triploid rainbow trout averaging 2lbs and wild brown trout.
Permits from Galloway Guns and Tackle, call 01671 403404 when the shop is closed you can get permits (except for Loch Dee and boats on Ochiltree Loch) from the Galloway Arms, call 01671 402653. Google Map Reference 55.037376, -4.631984 Post Code DG8 6RS
Permits from;
Galloway Angling Centre. Tel: 01671 401 333
Creebridge House Hotel.Tel: 01671 402 121
Anglers from outwith the area are asked to ensure all tackle has been sterilised to prevent the spread of signal crayfish and other potential problems.
Google Map Reference 54.961007. -4.483415
Checked 02/08/18
Queensberry Lochs
On the Drumlanrigg Estate near Thornhill consist of 6 lochs;
Morton Castle Loch, 8 acres stocked with rainbows and holding wild brown trout;
Starburn, again stocked with rainbows and holding wild brown trout;
Slateburn, bank and boat for rainbows;
Coldstream bank only for rainbows and wild brownies, plus two new lochs Hillend loch and Farthingford with rainbows (2 to 4lbs) and browns (av. 1lb).
Call 01848 600415 for permits.
Google Map Reference 55.273684, -3.808733 Post Code DG3 4AQ
Checked 08/09/18
Loch Roan
Fishing on 5 miles of the river Urr for salmon, sea trout and brown trout. Best pools are Step End, Cauls, Davie Craig, Red Brae, Spottes Dam, Battery, Jeans and Grange Water, fly only from Spotttes Bridge upstream, worm allowed down stream all season.
They also have fishing for brownies and rainbows in the 56 acre Loch Roan.
For permits contact McCowans, Castle Douglas (01556 502009).
Google Map Reference 54.940185, -3.931956 DG7 3BE
Checked 20/07/18
Loch Stroan
5 miles from New Galloway is a pretty loch with extensive weed beds and lily pads holding Perch, Pike and Brown trout.
Permits from Forest Enterprise, call 01671 402420.
Google Map Reference 55.009716, -4.121278 Post Code DG7 2NF
Checked 09/09/18
