Linlithgow Loch

The earlier part of last week was a bit of a write off as far as fishing went – only a few hardy souls braved the weather. Things however picked up by Friday and some very good bags were taken.

BP AC had 27 fish for 81lbs - best fish 13lbs; Solo angler, Mr Marshall had his six fish limit for 28 lbs, his best fish weighing in at 14 lbs; Gavin Dunn also managed his limit with Six fish for 17lbs; Penicuik AC had 30 fish for 81lbs.

On Saturday, Mr McLeary and partner had 11 fish for 30lbs; Also on Saturday Mr J Parnell, equalled the loch record with a quite superb Rainbow at 161/4 lbs. Mr Parnell was using a ghost tip with a black and green fritz.

Fish are being caught on a variety of lures, but Ian Dobbie tells me that the regular are doing best with Red Diawl Bachs, Cormorants, Buzzers and Crunchers (gold cheeks). These are fished on long leaders and midge tip line.

We are now in to the last three weeks of the season and the loch is loaded with fish, but they are well spread out. If the wind allows, keep prospecting until you find them. A lot of fish are lying up at the top end (east end).

Please remember that BROWN TROUT ARE NOW OUT OF SEASON.

For more information and bookings please contact the lodge > 01506 671 753

Web Site > www.fafa-linlithgowloch.org.uk

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After 31^st October for further information please phone 07718 319 350

Despite the very warm spell of weather, the loch continues to fish very well.   The fish are pretty well spread out, but a lot of the good fish are still being found in the deep water – bloodworm being the best bet, but other flies are doing well are Black Cruncher, Daiwl Bachs and Brown Buzzers.   Some areas East of Ripple Island are still perfectly fishable using a floating line.

Wilson Hogan, our boatman tells me that he had to stop and Angler going out with a fish finder.    The guy argued that he was only using it to find the depth.    All the boats have anchors.   The depth can be found using them.   Also , there is a very accurate Depth Chart hanging in the Lodge  (it is also on our website)   There can be no argument about fish finders – They ARE NOT ALLOWED on the loch – end of story.

Some typical bags have been

Saturday 23^rd August Town Hill AC had 44 fish for 113 lbs and Mr Griffin with two boats had 9 fish for 28 lbs – best fish was a 12 pounder;       Mr D Watson and partner had 11 fish for 28 lbs and returned a superb Brown of around 6 lbs.

On Sunday 24^th Farmers AA had a good day with 55 fish for 160 lbs  and Broxburn AC with three boats managed eleven fish for 28lbs

Some of the better bags over the weekend include –

On Friday Colin Harkness had six fish for 30lbs, including a fin perfect Rainbow at  13 ½ lbs;   Mr McKenna and co, with two evening boats, had 18 fish for  50 lbs

On Saturday, Mr J Hill, on a Full Day ticket had a limit bag of 7 fish fir 22 lbs plus two returned;   Middleton Fishery AC managed 23 fish for 94 lbs.

Sunday brought regulars Mr McMoran and George Peline along from Glasgow, and they had 12 Fish for 34 lbs.   These guys know the water;   Also regular Sunday anglers Jim Russell and partner from Longcroft, on a Full Day ticket had 14 fish for 43lbs, and Mr Smith and partner had 9 fish for 26 lbs.

Some anglers are finding the fishing a bit tricky.    This could be due to the changing winds and atmospheric pressures, but it’s quite likely that a lot of the guys are not simply fishing deep enough

The fish are still lying deep around the edge of the hole.    Best flies are Brown Buzzers and boobies (various)

Please note – I am going off an holiday for a few weeks, but if you want up to date info on how the loch is doing, please phone (01506 671753) the boatman at the lodge, or have a  chat with him before you go out.

We are now well in to July and as expected large numbers of fish have moved into the deep water.   Our regular anglers are targeting these fish in Thirty to Fifty feet of water using fast sink lines and a team of buzzers – get the flies down quickly and bring up with ultra slow retrieve.   This situation is Ideal for the booby.    The water remains very clear and we continue to stock on a weekly basis.

Some record bags have included Mr Bett and partner with 12 fish for 47lbs; this included a superb Rainbow of 11 ¾ lbs.   On the same day Mr Connolly and partner killed 6 fish for 22lbs and returned 12.   OAP, Mr Headly had his 3 fish limit for 12 lbs.   At the weekend fishing was a bit tricky but Wellington AC managed 31 fish for 92 lbs and Pentcaitland AC had 37 fish for 137 lbs.   Mr Tervit had a nice Brown for 4lbs.   Some areas of the Bank are still fishable and fish are being caught.

We remind Anglers that Boobies ARE NOT ALLOWED for Catch and Release

 For more information and bookings please contact the lodge > 01506 671 753