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For more information
on fishing and boat hire on Loch Garry see:
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Alvie estate
offers a limited stretch of bank on the southern edge (map). Access to the loch
and parking is also from the B9152 at the sign for Alvie Manse,
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Mailing List If you would like to be informed of updates and receive information on private estate lochs not listed on this web site, send a blank e-mail with 'mailing list' as the subject to: fish ( @ ) nnh.co.uk |
![]() Pike, perch, eel and minnow are indigenous species. It is quite likely that other species such as roach, dace, rudd and carp are also present, however as no one currently fishes for them reports are sketchy. |
![]() There is currently no 'closed season' for coarse fish in Scotland. The best months for coarse fishing in the Highlands are usually the beginning of April to the beginning of October, winter fishing being quite poor. |
If the landowner requests that all coarse fish caught must be killed, and they have a netting and killing policy in place, then this should not be acceptable to any coarse angler and may be used as a point for not purchasing a permit (WE PAY TO CONSERVE NOT TO KILL). Do not expect to be able to set up a tent or bivvie next to any water without purchasing a permit if requested. |
![]() A 'set line' is a baited fishing line sometimes set between two points having a single or multiple hooks along its length, used by poachers to catch game fish illegally, quite often set at night. This in no way relates to any coarse fishing method. Other Scottish laws relating to having to hold a fishing rod while fishing are outdated and were implemented at a time when very few anglers coarse fished. To avoid confusion it is advisable to take at the most only two rods, as 'stationary' rods (when legering on bank sticks/rod rests) are in some parts of the Highlands still frowned upon. If you go well equipped for coarse fishing only, you should not encounter any problems. Coarse fishing (fishing for pike, perch, eels etc...) should never be confused with or used for an excuse while 'bait' fishing for trout, that is using a 'controller' float and worm. |
![]() For pike fishing, popular methods are float fishing, legering or paternostering with a dead bait such as herring or mackerel. Other coarse fish such as perch are usually taken on float fished or legered earth worm and eels are always keen on a bundle of legered earth worms or even a half sprat dead bait. |
![]() Most coarse fishing in the Highlands is catch and release in the hope of maintaining stocks, just occasionally some pike (under 4lb) are retained for eating. A photo lasts far longer than a dead fish! |
Tents/bivvies are not popular in the Highlands because of their association with 'waterside camping', if you do need some wet weather cover consider a fishing umbrella. |
Many of our
lochs and reservoirs are a source of drinking water. ALWAYS follow
the following advice while fishing at any location which is a
source of drinking water. |
![]() Pike fishing bait Predator Baits Ltd and Baits Direct. |
![]() The Lowland Canals |
![]() Lathams Fishing |
![]() Angling Times Pike & Predators |
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