Fisher in the Hills; a Season in Galloway
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Fishing in Galloway
http://www.fishpal.com/Scotland/Galloway/index.asp?dom=GallowayIdyllic rural surroundings, a friendly welcome and waters that cater for every type of fishing - Galloway offers all of this and more! Scotland's 'forgotten corner' provides superb river fishing for salmon, trout and sea trout while its still waters support a variety of coarse species including pike, perch, carp, roach, tench and bream...
Annan - Broom Tackle Box
http://www.broomtacklebox.co.ukBroom Leisure Ltd., The Lodge , Broom Farm Estate, Annan DG12 5PF - 01461 700 209 - info@broomtacklebox.co.uk
Castle Douglas - M Mccowan & Son
50-52 King Street, CASTLE DOUGLAS, DG7 1ADDalbeattie - Millar McCowan
http://www.mmccowanandson.co.uk43, High St, Dalbeattie. DG5 4AD Tele : 01556-610270
Dumfries - Anglercraft
Greenbogue Farm, Torthorwald, Dumfries, Dumfriesshire DG1 3QG Tel: 01387 750247Dumfries - David McMillan
6 Friars Vennel, Dumfries. DG1 2RN Tele : 01387-252075Dumfries - Dumfries Bait'N Tackle
21 Queen Street, DUMFRIES, UK, DG1 2JGDumfries - Reel 'Em In
http://www.reeleminofdumfries.com70-72 Friars Vennel Dumfries. DG1 2RL Tele : 01387 257452 Mobile : 07979096455
Langholm - Eskdale Town & Country
82-84 High Street, LANGHOLM, DG13 0DHLochmaben - Pettigrew’s of Lochmaben
http://www.lochmabenbait.co.uk20 High Street, Lochmaben, Lockerbie, Dumfries, DG11 1NH Tel: 01387 811660 dug@lochmabenbait.co.uk
Newton Stewart - D G Guns & Tackle
19-21 Albert St, Newton Stewart. DG8 6EF Tele : 01671-403404Newton Stewart - Galloway Angling
http://www.gallowayangling.co.ukAs a tackle shop, Galloway Angling Centre provides a vast range of fishing equipment. From fishing reals to pen knives. We guarentee we will have something for everyone who loves the sport...
Newton Stewart - Palakona Bait Supplies
30a Queen St, Newton Stewart. DG8 6JL Tele : 01671-402001Stranraer - The Sports Shop
http://www.fishingstranraer.comEric McLean, The Sports Shop, 86 George Street, Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland, DG9 7JS 01776 702705 - The Sports Shop in Stranraer has been a long-established shop for more than 46 years, of which 22 have been under our ownership. I, Eric McLean the owner, have lived in the area all of my life and I am experienced in both Game and Sea Angling...
Wigtown - Galloway Angling Centre
Bladnoch Bridge Estate, Bladnoch, Wigtown. DG8 9AB Tele : 01988-403363Wigtown - Hooks 'n Looks
15, South Main Street, Wigtown, Wigtownshire, DG8 9TA Tele : 01988-402604Alderneuk Fishery
FisherySatellite View
07901 602020 - Stocked with top quality Rainbow trout weighing from 3lb to 6lb - Alderneuk fishery is a quiet family owned fishery ran by dedicated anglers. Set within the beautiful dumfrieshire countryside a mere five minute drive from dumfries town centre. The loch is spring fed resulting in extremely clear water allowing the angler to stalk top quality trout...
Auchenreoch Loch
Satellite View.Permits from Loch View Motel (see below) Bream Perch and Pike...
Barbarroch Loch
016071 402011Barend Loch
Satellite ViewCARP VENUE - 01387 450281
Barmagachan Fishery
FisherySatellite View
Barmagachan Fishery, Borgue, Near Kirkcudbright DG6 4SW - 01557 870220 - fishery@barmagachan.co.uk - Barmagachan Trout Fishery is a very attractive spring-fed 5-acre loch set amidst rolling and peaceful Galloway countryside a mile from Borgue Village and near Kirkcudbright and Gatehouse of Fleet...
Black Loch
InformationBlack Loch is situated approx 5 miles west of Newton Stewart...
Black Water of Dee
Satellite ViewPermits from Lochmaben Post office 01644 450281 - mixed coarse fishery...
Broom Fisheries
FisherySatellite View
Surrounded by mature woodlands and located right on the Solway Coast, fifteen minutes from Carlisle, the Broom Fisheries has been expanding over the years to provide anglers with exceptional coarse fishing. With two fly only waters for game anglers and five waters dedicated to coarse and match fishing, together with a fully stocked tackle shop, refreshment area, toilets and ample parking adjacent to the waters Broom Fisheries is an ideal location for all kinds of angler...
Bruntis Loch
InformationSatellite View
Bruntis Loch is situated approx 4 miles south east of Newton Stewart...
Carlingwark Loch
Satellite ViewFree pike & perch fishing...
Castle Loch Fishery
FisherySatellite View
Castle loch fishery near Lochmaben is Scotland's premier specimen coarse fishery. The loch is just under two hundred acres and set in pleasant natural surroundings in south west Scotland. We are a natural water and Not a commercal fishery with some of the UK's best wild natural Bream and Tench, Carp fishing...
Clatteringshaws Loch
InformationSatellite View
Clatteringshaws Loch is situated about five miles west of New Galloway heading towards Newton Stewart on the A712...
Cowans Loch
InformationSatellite View
Free course fishing is available to guests at Cowans Farm Guest House...
Craigielands Country Park
Satellite View01683 300591
Craigshaw Fisheries
Craigshaw Fisheries consists of 5 lochs which have undergone improvement work including; Craigshaws Loch very good tench to 7lb 2ozs, carp, crucians, roach, rudd, bream and eels. 01671 402323Dindinnie Reservoir
InformationSatellite View
Dindinnie Reservoir is situated 3 miles west of Stranraer off the A718...
Drum Fishery
FisherySatellite View
8 Acre Trout Loch - 01387 740573 or 0780 322 8664 - The 6 acre Drum Loch was created in 1996 in what was, previously, the Drum Meadow. In 2003, it was developed into a trout fishery by Andy Ross. He stocks the Loch every week and rainbow trout from 2lb up to 14lb may be landed. The Loch itself lies at the heart of the Estate and provides wonderful surroundings from which to enjoy a good day's sport. The fishing is from the bank and there are over 24 different places to fish from...
Garwachie Loch
InformationSatellite View
Garwachie Loch is situated 4 miles from Newton Stewart on the B7027 to Barhill (past Spectacle Lochs)...
Glenquicken Farm Trout Lough
FisherySatellite View
4.5 Acre trout lough fed by burn and natural springs. Designed and built by fishermen for fishermen - 01671 820593
Kettleton Reservoir
InformationKettleton Reservoir is situated about 4 miles north east of Thornhill...
Kirkchrist Farm Fishery
Satellite View01671 830336 or 07887 983557
Kirriereoch Loch
InformationKirriereoch Loch is situated approx 15 miles north of Newton Stewart...
Knockquassen Reservoir
InformationKnockquassen Reservoir is situated about 3 miles south of Stranraer...
Lillies Loch
InformationLillies Loch is situated approx 4 miles west of New Galloway - Telephone : 01671-402420 Permits can also be obtained from the Galloway Deer Museum, New Galloway. Telephone : 01644-20285
Loch Dee
InformationSatellite View
Loch Dee is situated about ten miles west of New Galloway...
Loch Ettrick
InformationSatellite View
Loch Ettrick is situated about 4 miles South east of Thornhill...
Loch Fyntalloch
InformationSatellite View
Loch Fyntalloch is situated 7 miles North-West of Newton Stewart at the back of Loch Ochiltree...
Loch Heron & Loch Ronald
InformationSatellite View
Loch Heron and Loch Ronald are best known for their population of pike, bream, rudd, roach, carp and perch...
Loch Ken
InformationSatellite View
Loch Ken is used recreationally for water skiing, fishing, and sailing, with Glenlaggan Lodges and Loch Ken Marina catering to visitors...
Loch Ochiltree
InformationSatellite View
Loch Ochiltree is the Newton Stewart Angling Association's premier loch. It is situated 7 miles North-West of Newton Stewart...
Loch Skerrow
InformationSatellite View
Loch Skerrow is situated approx 7 miles south of New Galloway off the A762.
Loch Whinyeon
InformationSatellite View
...set amid the hills some 3˝ miles north east from Gatehouse of Fleet. Loch Whinyeon is approximately 120 acres and is a brown trout only water which carries a stock of small to medium sized wild fish...
Lochenbreck
InformationSatellite View
Approximately 40 acres in extent, this small loch is situated in the hills between Laurieston and Gatehouse of Fleet. A Gatehouse and Kirkcudbright Angling Association water...
Moffat Fishery (Hammerlands)
FisheryLocation Map (Satellite View not available);
Enjoy fly, bait or coarse fishing in Moffat. Moffat fishery comprises of three fishing lochs which accommodate the fly, coarse and bait angler, the fishery has over 8 acres of water fed by natural springs, this ensures consistent temperatures and also excellent clarity of the loch’s enabling anglers to stalk high quality trout. The gin clear waters of Moffat fishery have helped to make Moffat Fishery one of the premier small still-waters in Scotland. At Moffat Fishery we cater for the novice to the professional with a choice of three fishing lakes and tackle hire available...
Monreith Loch
Satellite View;01988 700248 = Pike over 20lbs!
Morton Castle Loch
InformationMorton Castle Loch is situated about four miles north east of Thornhill on the A702...
Penkiln Burn
InformationSatellite View
The Penkiln Burn is a tributary of the River Cree and meets the river at the Brewery Pool...
Penwhirn Reservoir
InformationSatellite View;
Penwhirn Reservoir is situated about 5 miles north east of Stranraer...
River Annan
InformationSatellite View;
FishAnnan.co.uk Most of the beats on the Annan have now signed up with Fishannan/Fishpal. You can go online anytime, find your ideal beat and book it with your credit card there and then. They also take 'phone bookings on 01573 470612. In many cases there also permits available locally through shops, garages, hotels, estate offices etc...
River Bladnoch
InformationSatellite View
The Newton Stewart Angling Association have two small beats on the upper part of the river (from Glassoch Bridge, East Bank downstream for a half mile) with a late season run of salmon and excellent dry fly fishing for brown trout...
River Cree
InformationSatellite View
Situated in the heart of Newton Stewart, this river has an excellent standard for angling association water and produces good catch records. Fishing is not available to visitors at the weekends...
River Nith Fishings
InformationThe Nith is arguably the most productive of the Solway rivers. It offers excellent sport for anglers of all abilities and experience...
Soulseat Loch
InformationSatellite View
Soulseat Loch is situated about 3 miles south east of Stranraer...
Spectacle Lochs
InformationSatellite View
Spectacle Lochs in the Penninghame Forest are run by the Forestry Commission. The lochs are; Spectacle Loch, two lochs infact holding lots of small pike, good perch some roach, rudd, and tench: Garwachie Loch, with tench, roach, rudd, pike, perch: Eldrig Loch which has some good pike up to the high teens. Permits from Glenrazie Lodge, call 01671 402404...
Starburn Loch
InformationStarburn Loch is situated approx 2 miles north west of Thornhill....
Whitefield Loch, Glenluce
Satellite ViewRecently redeveloped, with new access platforms, good disabled access and car parking facilities, Whitefield Loch provides a great day out for anglers. The loch has a good population of fin perfect perch, up to 2lb. Contact Phone:- 01581 300697.
Woodhall Loch
Satellite ViewPermits available from the Post Office at Mossdale 01644450281
Annandale & Borders Flyfishing
http://www.annanflyfishing.co.ukWe offer Fly Fishing Courses, Fishing Holidays and Guiding on the River Annan and elsewhere in Dumfriesshire South West Scotland…
Castle Douglas and District Angling Association
2 Cairnsmore Road, Castle Douglas, Galloway DG7 1BN - 01556 502851Dalbeattie Angling Association
John Moran, 12 Church Crescent, Dalbeattie, Kirkcudbrightshire, DG5 4BA - 01556 610026Dalry Angling Association
Lochside Cottage, Balmaclellan, Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbrightshire, DG7 3QADumfries & Galloway Angling Association
http://www.dgaa.org.ukThe Dumfries & Galloway Angling Association is based in the town of Dumfries in south west Scotland. Dumfries lies 33 miles from Carlisle, the ferry port of Stanraer is 73 miles to the west and for rail travellers the West Coast Main Line at Lockerbie is 12 miles north east of Dumfries...
Esk and Liddle Fisheries Association
InformationBuccleuch Estates Ltd, Ewesbank, Langholme, Dumfriesshire, DG13 0ND
Gatehouse and Kirkcudbright Angling Association
http://www.kirkcudbright.co.uk/activityDetail.asp?ID=1&r=1Numbers of day permits are limited. Application should be made at Thomson's Newsagents, 23 St Cuthbert Street, Kirkcudbright (Tel 01557 330423), or at the Spar Shop, High Street, Gatehouse of Fleet (Tel 01557 815050) - Our local association is very active, and has a waiting list of prospective members...
Lauderdale Angling Association
The Torts, Portling By Dalbeattie, DG5 4PZLoch Ryan Sea Angling Association
http://lochryanseaangling.webs.comMr David Goupillot, 50 St Ninians Avenue Stranraer wigtonshire DG9 7BE - We are a small sea angling club based out of stranraer, we run a local summer league and team up with local tackle dealer Eric McLean who runs the sports shop in Stranraer to hold a winter league...
Locharbriggs & District Social Club Sea Angling Club
J Kerr, 70 Gledhill Crescent, Locharbriggs, Dumfries DG1 1XD 01387 710918New Galloway Angling Association
4 Carsons Knowe, New Galloway, Castle Douglas, DG7 3RYNewton Stewart Angling Association
http://www.nsaa.org.ukSecretary :- Mr W J McHard, 19 Maxwell Drive, Newton Stewart, Wigtownshire - Tel: +44 (0)1671 401127 - Newton Stewart Angling Association maintain and provide some of the best game and coarse fishing in Scotland. The association is run by an elected committee who ensure that the waters and the fishing remain in first class condition. In total there are seven well stocked lochs, River Cree and Penkiln Burn which provide superb fishing in unspoilt surroundings for salmon, sea trout, brown trout, rainbow trout, perch and pike...
Pieces of 8 - Palnackie
http://www.scottish-cottages.co.uk/property-details.aspx?productid=242865Pieces of 8 is a charming mid terraced cottage set in the pretty little village of Palnackie in the heart of Galloway. The accommodation is spread over three floors and is immaculately presented throughout with a cosy open fire in the lounge making this cottage a suitable choice regardless of the season. The name of the cottage is apposite as this area was notorious for its smuggling connections. Never more so than at nearby Balcary where the hotel was riddled with holes for secreting the contraband...
Stranraer and District Angling Association
InformationSecretary - Mr Henry Hay Garvary, Mayfield Avenue, Stranraer. DG9 0HG Tel :- 01776 704646
Upper Annandale Angling Association
A Dickson Braehead, Woodfoot, Beattock, Dumfriesshire DG10 9PLCowans Farm Guest House
FishingFree course fishing is available to our guests on our small loch located at the bottom of our garden. This is a great little water filled with various species (carp, tench, roach, rudd etc ) ideal for beginners and great family fun....
Cree Villa Guest House
InformationSalmon Fishing, Shooting, Golf, Walking, Bird Watching, Mountain Biking, and much, much more...
Linthorpe B&B
http://www.linthorpebandb.co.ukHere at Linthorpe we are different to other B&B’s in many ways, please check out our What Makes Us Different page which will tell you of all the things we do here to provide you with a comfortable and memorable stay. Fly fishing tuition. As an advanced Qualified Instructor Sue can take you from the very basics to more advanced techniques for Salmon and trout fishing. We have an abundance of great fishing within a few miles of the house and many couples take advantage to stay here and learn this relaxing sport in beautiful countryside...
Loch View Motel
http://www.lochviewmotel.co.uk/Lochview Motel & Restaurant is a family run business and we would love to welcome you into our relaxed atmosphere and idyllic surroundings. Situated on the banks of Auchenreoch Loch in the beautiful south west of Scotland, just 36 miles from the English border, the tranquility of the Lochview is within your reach...
Palakona Guest House
30 Queen Street, Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway DG8 6JL +44 (0)1671 402323Rigg House B&B
http://www.rigghouse.co.ukThe Rigg House nestles in the middle of the Rigg Estate, which is set in approximately 4,000 acres of mature woodland and a melee of young plantations. The River Nith runs through the estate offering great sea trout and salmon fishing in the 11 miles or so of the Uppernithsdale beat...
Annandale and Borders Fly Fishing
http://www.annanflyfishing.co.ukinfo@annanflyfishing.co.uk 01461 206750 or 07968 593165 - We offer Fly Fishing Courses, Fishing Holidays and Guiding on the River Annan and elsewhere in Dumfriesshire South West Scotland...
Barony College
http://www.barony.ac.ukAt Barony College you can study agriculture, animal care, engineering, equine studies, fisheries studies, forestry and arboriculture, horticulture, veterinary nursing, and we also provide special programmes for special needs students...
Damsel Fly Fishing
http://www.damselflyfishing.co.ukFly Fishing Tuition with Sue Macniven
Galloway Fisheries Trust
http://www.gallowayfisheriestrust.orgThe aim of the Galloway Fisheries Trust is to restore and maintain aquatic biodiversity in Galloway by means of practical, responsible and sustainable approaches to land, water and fishery management, based on sound science, for the benefit of the community as a whole...
Dumfries and Galloway Sea Angling
http://www.welcome2dumfriesandgalloway.co.uk/sea_angling.htmlSea angling is good off and around the Galloway coastline. Tope, Mackeral, Huss, Wrasse, Cod, Flatties, Whiting, Eel...they are all out there. River and Loch fishing is equally good in the region, with plenty of Salmon, Trout and Pike to go after. Local knowledge is useful, ask around for the best beats and marks...
Drummore - Lowena Mor
InformationStephen Unsworth - 01557 330337
Drummore - Onyer Marks Sea Angling Charters
http://www.onyermarks.co.ukIf you are looking for great day's sea angling for Tope or Pollack or want to catch a large number of different species, look no further! The Onyer Marks team consists of four boats taking up to four anglers each. We specialise in light line Tope and Pollack fishing; both species are caught from the beginning of May until the end of October...
Portpatrick - Portpatrick Charters - Rhins Ranger
http://www.portpatrickcharters.co.ukIan Cerexhe - 01776 810271 - Skippered charter for sea angling, nature watching, surveying, filming or corporate events...
Portpatrick - Silverline
InformationPaul Millington - 01988 700522
Stranraer - Go West
InformationIan Burrett - 01776 840346
Stranraer - Mike Skinner - Sea Angling Scotland
http://www.seaanglingscotland.com/sea-fishing-charter-boats.aspWe are more of what you might call 'specimen hunters'. We prefer pushing the envelope, finding out what's round the corner, in the next bay. Fish the wreck that has never been fished. Try for blue Shark and Porbeagle...
Green House Holidays
http://www.greenhouseholidays.co.ukStay at the Green House and use the fishery…
Solway Sporting Breaks
http://solwaysportingbreaks.co.uk/FISHING.HTMLThe River Annan, famous for its huge autumn Salmon and the fourth best Seatrout river in Scotland, is often overlooked by those rushing further north to fish more illustrious names, which is a pity , since , at the right times of the year , the River Annan can be the equal of most of them...
Three Lochs Holiday Park
FisheryThree Lochs Holiday Park, one of the 4-star, recognised UK caravan parks, offers a lifestyle as varied and interesting as the seasons themselves. This beautiful and quiet corner of Scotland, where driving is still a pleasure, is dotted with charming villages, market towns and fascinating historic places. oarse, Trout & River Fishing - Fishing permits/bait and tackle outlet...
Angling and Fishing at the Isle of Whithorn
http://www.isleofwhithorn.com/angling.aspThe waters around the Machars coastline, particularly at the Isle, offer some good sea angling. A spot of fishing off the harbour jetty or the rocks around the Cairn can make for a relaxing hour or more, with a short walk to either or both of the Isle hostelries, the Steam Packet or the Queen's Arms providing the prospect of a pleasant interlude! For offshore angling, it's possible to bring your own boat to launch at the Isle's new slipway, or you might prefer to charter a boat - their skippers all know the best places anyway...
Coarse Fishing in the South West
http://www.sfca.co.uk/sca/sckbarlw.htmMany of the coarse anglers in the central belt of Scotland seem to have forgotten that there is some excellent fishing to be had in the South West. Ken Barlow, of the Palakona Guest House, knows the area very well and here takes us on a tour of the waters down his way...
Fishing around Stranraer
http://www.stranraer.org/angling/freshwater.htmlGalloway Angling
http://www.gallowayangling.co.ukThe fishing is superb with everything from small brown trout in the burns to the vast numbers of good sized Tope that visit our waters every year. The lochs hold some superb coarse fish and trout and two famed salmon rivers in our catchment area the Cree and Bladnoch...
Keith Snow Fly Fishing
http://www.keithsnowflyfishing.co.ukI am a professionally qualified salmon, trout and fly dressing instructor offering a series of fly fishing courses together with accompanied fishing…
Annandale & Borders Fly Fishing
http://www.annanflyfishing.co.ukWe offer Fly Fishing Courses, Fishing Holidays and Guiding on the River Annan and elsewhere in Dumfriesshire South West Scotland. Our staff are qualified full time professional Instructors and Registered Guides dedicated to making your fishing successful. At Annandale & Borders Fly Fishing School we can teach you how to cast and our Instructors will show you how to fish the fly. We are located very close to the Scottish Borders with easy access...
Artist & Author - Robin Ade
http://www.robinade.comRobin Ade's fish art is renowned both nationally and internationally for its technical accuracy and compositional quality. His technically accurate water colour paintings of various species of fish - in particular trout and salmon - are beautiful and vivid, capturing the colours and tones of a fish in water before the air starts to dull the colours...
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