Fishing
Scottish Water manages many lochs, rivers and reservoirs, their primary purpose being to supply drinking water to customers. Some of these are also operated as recreational fisheries, leased to local angling clubs or private individuals. Fishing is usually available to the general public upon purchasing a fishing permit from the fishery lease tenant.
All the waters have native populations of wild brown trout, some of which are of regional importance in terms of the numbers and size of the fish. Other reservoirs receive supplementary stocking of brown trout and rainbow trout to provide a variety of sport to suit different tastes and challenge different levels of skill.
For further information on fishing arrangements or permits, please see the details below.
Contact Details For Fishing
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Carron Valley reservoir Carron Valley Fishery Fishery tel. no. 01324 823698 Email fishing@carronvalley.com |
West Water reservoir Fishing likely to be run as previously. Further details will be forwarded when available. Fishing does not start until 1st May. |
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Castlehill reservoir Fishery tel. no. 07748 011834 |
Megget Reservoir Richard McGill Fishery tel. no. 01750 725 225 |
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Crosswood reservoir Scott Henderson Tel: 0131 332 1116 Limited fishing for 2006 – open for business properly in 2007 |
Rosebery reservoir Millbank Cottage
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Gladhouse reservoir Drew and Edith Kirk Tel. no. 01875 830262 |
Hopes reservoir Hopes Estate (Faccombe Estates) Contact Tel. no. 01264 737247 |
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Glencorse, Clubbiedean reservoirs Dooks Fisheries Contact tel. nos. 07050 325803, 0131 333 2693. |
Loch Turret reservoir Patrick McEwan Contact tel. no. 01764 655723. Permits from Boyd's Newsagent, Crieff, tel. no. 01764 653871 |
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Whiteadder reservoir Borders Regional Council Contact Tel. no. 07796 505509 |
Daer Reservoir Ian Phillips Contact Tel. no. 01290 420859 |
Safety Tips
All anglers should be aware of the inherent dangers of fishing. Please abide by the following safety recommendations at all times.
- Wear head and eye protection particularly when casting in windy conditions
- Look behind before casting
- Keep fishing rods and lines away from overhead electric power lines
- In an electric storm, stop fishing, put the rod down and move well away from it
- When wading in difficult conditions, use a wading stick and always have one foot firmly on the sea bed before moving the other
- Wear personal buoyancy aids and be familiar with the location
- Be prepared to help anyone in difficulty
Rules
The rules for individual fisheries vary and details will be issued with permits when purchased. Common to all fisheries is the need to avoid pollution of the water supply.
