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Fishing:
Wild trout,
salmon, enormous pike, perch and powan, a fish
unique to Loch Lomond abound in the Loch. Our
shore line is a favourite haunt of game and
coarse fishermen and is now available
exclusively to Waterfront guests. Friendly
ghillies ( instructors) can be hired to show
novices the delights of this sport or to
accompany the more ambitious fisherman to the
remote mountain lochs in the area.
Loch Lomond "The Big Loch" is a world renowned
fishing venue with a wide variety of fish
waiting to be caught. Lodge guests can buy rod
licences from the WATERFRONT and have the
freedom of a huge area of varied fishing. This
includes our own ½ mile beat of unique sandy,
fish-rich water. Friendly instructors can be
hired to show the novice “how to” or to help
experienced fishermen brush up their skills
Every year the king of the fish, the wild
Atlantic Salmon migrate from the sea back to the
river of their birth. Along with Sea Trout,
these game fish make their way from northern
seas into the Firth of Clyde. From here they
travel up the River Leven and enter Loch Lomond
at Balloch.
The fish linger in the loch, providing
increasingly good sport before leaving it again
to other rivers including the nearby River
Endrick to spawn. Loch Lomond is perfectly
situated to help you enjoy a relaxing fishing
break. Loch Lomond has an enviable reputation as
a course fishing venue. In 1947, T. Morgan
caught the Scottish record Pike which weighed an
incredible 47lbs 11oz (21.63kg) from the Loch.
Around the Balmaha area, smaller fish such as
Perch, Roach, Ruffe and Dace can be caught. Pike
anglers throughout Britain, rate the Loch Lomond
Pike as the hardest fighting of all. The Loch is
also one of the few homes in Scotland to the
elusive Powan. It is a variety of the
fresh-water Houting - a "whitefish" with an
adipose fin. It can grow to around 18" (46cm)
and a weight of 2lbs (907g). The Powan is a
protected species and if caught should be
quickly returned.
Further info on Loch Lomond
fishing
Loch Lomond Waterfront has its own private and
exclusive sandy beach from which fishing for
coarse species is possible. For those wishing to
enjoy a day in search of Salar, the salmon boat
hire can be arranged at the adjacent yard.
Discounted fishing permits can be purchased in
the resort. Professional guides can be arranged
to help locate the fish.
Our own stocked Rainbow Trout
lochan is under construction. Tuition in the art
of fly-fishing can be arranged with our own
fully qualified and accredited instructor.
Whether it is the challenge of a days fishing
for the silver Salmon and Sea Trout or catching
a Rainbow Trout from he onsite lochan, you can
be assured that every skill level will be
catered for.
For those looking to venture
out further into The Trossachs area and beyond,
fishing can be arranged on a variety of lochs
and rivers. Local Ghillies and Guides can be
arranged which will help you enjoy your day by
loch and river to its fullest.
There is no close season for
coarse fishing as it is available all year
round. However there is a close season for game
fish to allow them to spawn and recover
condition. The dates for the Loch Lomond system
are:
- Salmon - 11th February to 31st October
- Sea Trout - 1st April to 31st October
- Brown Trout - 15th March to 6th October
- Rainbow Trout fishing all year round
- Please follow all local rules
- Sunday fishing
is not permitted for Salmon or Sea Trout
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