The south bank - has some shrub cover

 

 

 



 

Gatehouse of Fleet and Kirkcudbright Angling Association.

Our local association is very active, and has a waiting list of prospective members.
These are not commercial fisheries but visitors are very welcome and permits are offered on two attractive hill lochs regulated by the association.

Lochenbreck.   Grid Ref. NX 645656.   
Click here for map>>  Approximately 40 acres in extent, this small loch is situated in the hills between Laurieston and Gatehouse of Fleet. Easy level access by approximately ¼ mile path from signed car park. The loch carries a head of small wild brown trout and is regularly stocked with hard fighting rainbows. Season: 15th March to 31st October inclusive. Sunday fishing is allowed. Method of fishing: fly only. 

Loch Whinyeon. Grid Ref. NX 622601.  Click here for map>>
South bank near the damA much larger loch set amid the hills some 3½ 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, supplemented by a sensible stocking policy. Access is gained via a gradual climb of approximately 1 mile from the public roadway between Gatehouse of Fleet and Laurieston.  Closer vehicle access is also possible through forest roads, and a key and pass are available when obtaining a permit. Season: 15th March to 6th October inclusive. Sunday fishing is allowed. Method of fishing: fly only.

South bank, looking across the big bay eastwards A view of the moorland on the north bank

Boats.  £3.00 per day if available.
A small number of boats are kept at both lochs, and may be available on a first come - first served basis.  Enquiry should be made at time of obtaining a permit. No anchors are allowed, but drogues are permitted. Bank fishing is permitted at both lochs.

Permits. £12.00 per day if available.
Numbers of day permits are limited.  Application should be made at the shop of Watson McKinnel, 15 St Cuthbert Street, Kirkcudbright, or from the Anwoth Hotel, Fleet Street, Gatehouse of Fleet.

Rod Limits. - Both lochs.
A day ticket allows that 4 fish of 10" and over may be kept.  Catch and return is permissible.