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Fishing
There is plenty of fishing available locally, Course and Game.
Mossroddick is our own private loch. Situated on the
outskirts of the village. A 4 acre Loch stocked with Rainbows
and Brown Trout, bank and boat fishing, fly only.
A superb wee loch sure to keep you entertained.
Season 1st April to 30th October.
Contact us at the Clachan for permits.
Loch Ken is best known for its Pike fishing and is an
exceptionally productive water. Holding many pike in the
4 to 15lb class with a sprinkling in double figures.
The local expert is Owen Figgis who has been fishing Loch
Ken for some 20yrs. Under his guidance you can enjoy a
great days sport amidst some of the finest scenery in
Southern Scotland. Give Owen a call on 01556 503015
or 07968 501494 or visit his web site www.fishlochken.com.
Other Trout Fishing
Mossdale Loch- Rainbow and Brown Trout.
Season 15th March to 15th October.
Boat only, fly only. Car park. Sunday fishing.
Tickets available from Mossdale Post Office
Tel:- 01644 450281
Barscobe Loch- Brown Trout
Season 15 th March to 6th October
Boat and bank fishing. Fly only. Sunday fishing.
Tickets available from Mrs Stewart, Castle Cottage,
Barscobe, Balmaclellan.
Tel:- 01644 420294
Earlstoun Loch- Wild Brown Trout
Season 15th March to 30th September.
Boat only. Sunday fishing.
Tickets available from The Clachan Inn.
Tel:- 01644 430241
Loch Roan- Rainbow and Brown Trout.
Season 1st April to 6th October
Boat only (4). Stocked monthly. Car park. Sunday fishing.
Tickets available from Tommys Sports, Castle Douglas
Tel:- 01556 502851.
Lochenbreck Loch- Rainbow and Brown Trout.
Season 1st April to 30th October
Boat and bank fishing. Fly only. Car park. Sunday fishing.
Tickets available from Watson McKinnel, Kirkcudbright.
Tel:- 01557 330693
or Anworth Hotel tel:- 01557 814217
Dornal- Rainbow and Brown Trout.
No close season
Nr Barhill. Private well stocked loch. Fly only. Sunday fishing.
Tickets available from Galloway Guns and Tackle.
Tel:- 01671 403404.
Pike and Course Fishing
Loch Ken- Pike, Perch, Roach, Bream, Rainbow & Brownies.
No close season.
Ample parking. Spinning and bait fishing allowed.
No live baiting.
Permits available from Loch Ken Marina.
Tel:- 01644 470220 or 0403 400177.
Or see top paragraph for Owen Figgis.
Clatteringshaws Loch- Pike, Perch and Roach
No close season.
Sunday fishing. Ample parking. Spinning and bait allowed.
No live bait allowed.
Tickets available fron J R Hopkins, High Street, New Galloway.
Tel:- 01644 420229
Woodhall Loch- Pike, Perch & Roach.
No close season.
East bank only. Boat access. Sunday fishing.
Tickets available from Mossdale post office.
Tel:- 01644 450281
Related Site(s)
http://www.fishlochken.com
Game Fishing
For infomation on river game fishing in Dumfries and Galloway
check this site out. http://www.floatingline.com
Need any gear for your trip? see www.scottcountry.co.uk
For much more information please contact Dumfries
& Galloway Tourist Board on 01387 253862 and request
'Fishing in Dumfries & Galloway' brochure.
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