Both lochs hold a good head of lively Brown Trout which can be seen rising freely on calm summer days and nights. Natural fly imitation (wet or dry) along with traditional fly’s are the best methods if fly fishing. Rainbow Trout type lures may catch Perch or small Pike but are unlikely to interest a St Marys Trout.
The Trout in the lochs are very discerning as to what they will take and will demand the very best efforts of the persuing angler, but to catch a pair of these wily Trout is an achievement worthy of much celebration. If all you have encountered are stock Rainbow Trout then a visual feast and hard fight awaits when you connect with one of these wild Trout. Whilst fly fishing is undoubtedly the most popular method for Trout fishing, worms and maggots will also take fish especially in high water conditions.
If you choose to spin, small Mepps, jelly imitation fish type lures work well as do Rapala type lures trolled from a boat (however if using these methods please be aware of the possibility of a Pike strike and use a wire trace).
One of our members who trolls the loch regularly has had some excellent bags of fish comprising mainly of Trout and Pike using various Rapala lures and natural baits.
In 2009 the largest Brown Trout currently stands at a magnifident 8lbs 6oz (photo above).
As with all types of fishing have a word with some of the regular anglers or Email us!
We would be grateful if all Trout anglers could submit a return of Trout caught by posting it in the Pike tagging return box or by using the alternative methods listed in our news pages. lochkeeper@progressiveorange.com
Bait fishing including spinning 1 permit £8.00 per day. Child under 12 FREE Youth 12-16 £2.00. ALL CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A RESPONSIBLE ADULT.
Boats (maximum of 3 anglers per 14ft boat and 4 anglers per 16ft boat) £6.00 per day 14ft and £12.00 per day 16ft boat, Daily boat hire is for 24hrs and you must wear a lifejacket! the season for Brown Trout is from the 15th March through to the 5th of October. ANGLERS MUST OBTAIN A PERMIT BEFORE COMMENCING TO FISH UNLESS A PRIOR ARRANGEMENT HAS BEEN MADE BY PHONING - Ian Fernyhough
Mobile – 07724523777 or if you prefer E mail- lochkeeper@stmarysanglingclub.org.uk |
