NORTH THIRD TROUT FISHERY, STIRLING

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

ANGLING REPORT FOR WEEK ENDING 20/04/07

Once again fishing was excellent for most of the week with only Wednesday and Thursday being poor. This was due to the fish being put off the feed by a very strong north westerly wind and bright sunshine. Even with these poor days the average for the week was a very respectable 3.58 trout per rod.

On most days the trout were feeding well up in the water and most afternoons saw a rise of fish. Top flies included Goldhead Green Damsel nymph, Diawl Bach, Kate McLaren, Hare’s Ear, Montana nymph, Black Buzzer and Bibio. Size #12 seemed to be ideal for most conditions.

Trout are now well spread out and whilst the Bannock Bay was still best for the boats they were also having good sport at all the other usual hotspots. Bank anglers were getting fish everywhere but the Lagoons, Mound and Paul’s Run were probably the most popular.

With the loch now being a bit warmer, float tubers are starting to return to the loch and have been doing very well in deed. For example Mr Watson, Addiewell, had 10 for 23 lb on the Damsel Nymph whilst float tubing on Sunday.

The fishery has started a free weekly competition to win a day’s fishing for two. All you have to do is email the fishery at info@north-third-trout-fishery.co.uk
and ask to receive our weekly newsletter (terms and conditions apply).Only one entry per person is allowed. Please note that the fishery never releases email addresses to third parties.

The following short sample list of catches gives an idea of the excellent fishing that was had for most of the week. Mr Muir, Glasgow – 14 returned; Mr Howie, Crosshouse – 10 for 16 lb 12 oz (plus 2 returned); Mr Reid, Edinburgh – 10 for 19 lb 14 oz; Mr Campbell, Edinburgh 10 for 24 lb 6 oz; Mr McFarlane. Carluke AC – 10 for 16 lb 2 oz (plus 1 returned); Mr Finnie, Gartcosh AC – 9 for 14 lb 6 oz; Mr Thomson, Carluke – 9 for 14 lb 8 oz; Mr Gardner, Glasgow – 8 for 14 lb; Mr Williamson, Perth – 4 for 7 lb 8 oz (plus 7 returned); Mr Hepburn, Troon – 4 for 7 lb 8 oz (plus 7 returned).

The fishery has now taken delivery of some state of the art 2.3 hp four stroke petrol outboards to compliment the electric outboards that are already available. These will give anglers far better mobility in windier conditions and have a much longer running time. The price for boats with these petrol engines is still the same as the electric ones.


For further information and bookings telephone 01786 471967 or email info@north-third-trout-fishery.co.uk