Dumfries and Galloway -
Angling, game fishing, sea fishing, etc
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fishing, angling, sea fishing, etc
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Dumfries and Galloway
Fishing
Angling
RIVER KEN - WEST BANK BELOW
KEN BRIDGE - COARSE & TROUT FISHING
Contact: New Galloway Angling
Association, J.R.Hopkins Grocers, HighStreet,
New Galloway, Nr Castle Douglas, DG7 3RN Tel: 01644 420229
This stretch of river
runs from the Ken Bridge on the cross road
A713/A712 down stream and access is via the gate
on New Galloway side of the bridge, go under the
bridge and the river fishing stretch starts
there. The river holds various sized wild brown
trout for the game fisher and numerous pike and
perch for the coarse angler.
Wadding is not advised as
sudden rises in water levels due to power
station operations up stream, there is no fixed
time for this so caution is advised. Trout, Pike
Perch and Bream in this Loch also a favourite
for the Roach angler - permits available from
the shop and post office in nearby New Galloway.
Loch StroanCoarse Fishing
Forest Enterprise, Galloway Forest District Office, Creebridge,
Newton Stewart, DG86AJ Tel: 01671 402420 Fax: 01671
403708 E-mail:
galloway@forestry.gov.uk
This is a picturesque Loch situated on the
Raiders Road Forest Drive, entrance to which is
on the New Galloway to Kirkcudbright Road about
5 miles outside New Galloway on route to
Mossdale.
There are a lot of good weed and lily beds on
this Loch and spinning is allowed as well as
baiting.
This is a peaceful spot for the fisherman and
also a chance to see some wildlife. Raiders Road
also has picnic areas so the family may enjoy
the fresh air and scenery.
Moffat Fishery
Moffat Leisure Limited,
The Hammerlands Centre, Moffat, DG109QL Tel: 01683 221220 Fax:
01683 221313 E-mail:
enquiries@hammerlandscentre.co.uk
This unique Spring fed Troutmaster Fishery, with
a 4.5 acre trout loch, is stocked with Rainbows
from 2.5 pounds upwards, plus Moffat Monsters.
Brown trout are also present.
It is advisable to book your ticket in advance.
Bait fishing for all the family.
Coarse Fishing:Our 1.5 acre loch set in an island setting is
stocked with carp, roach, rudd, bream and tench
up to 8lb in weight.
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Keith Snow is
a full time professional fly fishing
Instructor and Registered Guide.
He is a National Instructor with the
Salmon and Trout Association and is
qualified in all three game fishing
disciplines; Salmon, Trout and Fly
Dressing.
Annandale and Borders Fly Fishing has
access to over thirty miles of the Annan
and several other rivers in south west
Scotland.
All of the waters fished are
private.
Our aim is to be totally flexible and to provide
you with the tuition/service most suitable to your
needs. In addition we offer a full Guiding service
for salmon, sea trout, grayling and wild brown
trout. Gift vouchers available from £50 for 2
hour tuition through to £175 for a full day salmon
fishing. We will custom plan your fishing holiday
for you including accommodation.
Annandale has a wealth of quality accommodation,
restaurants, pubs, self catering premises and
things to do for none fishing partners. We are
able to offer Clients quality tackle to use on our
courses together with safety equipment.
This loch is just off of
the A745 Castle Douglas to Dalbeattie road, turn
left just before Buittle church and follow the
road for about 2 miles until the signposts, and
then it’s just a short walk to the loch and
boathouse.
Buittle
loch is stocked with a good quality fish monthly
and carries some large fish of both species
giving you plenty of work when hooked. Fishing
from the bank is easy and there is plenty of
scope, only two areas are inaccessible because
of trees, but there are boats available.
WOODHALL LOCH (Coarse
Fishing)
Mossdale Post Office, Mossdale, Nr
Castle Douglas, DG7 2NF Tel: 01644
450281
This loch is situated on the A762, approximately
8 miles outside New Galloway towards
Kirkcudbright.
Woodhall is a large loch with plenty of
sheltered bays holding strong healthy fighting
fish for good coarse fishing days all year
round. The added attraction is the different
wildlife all around the loch.
The loch is easily accessible from the roadside
laybys, with just a short walk to the banks.
The Dalswinton Estate
fishing’s are within the lower reaches of the
river and are divided into 2 beats.
The entire stretch
offers good holding for late autumn salmon and
early season sea trout.
There are 23 named pools
or flats and these provide for the full range of
methods. The beats are well marked. Fishing huts
are located next to each of the beats. Most of
the pools are easily fished, but some sections
require a bit of care when wading.
The Estate has a manager
who oversees the fishing on a daily basis and
who can give added assistance to those anglers
who feel the need for a 'ghillie'.
Moffat Fishery
Moffat Leisure Limited,
The Hammerlands Centre, Moffat, DG109QL Tel: 01683 221220 Fax:
01683 221313 E-mail:
enquiries@hammerlandscentre.co.uk
This unique Spring fed Troutmaster Fishery, with
a 4.5 acre trout loch, is stocked with Rainbows
from 2.5 pounds upwards, plus Moffat Monsters.
Brown trout are also present.
It is advisable to book your ticket in advance.
Bait fishing for all the family.
Coarse Fishing:Our 1.5 acre loch set in an island setting is
stocked with carp, roach, rudd, bream and tench
up to 8lb in weight.
