Linlithgow Loch catch report - 10 lb Brownie caught at Linlithgow Loch Fishery (16/03/2026–22/03/2026)

Here is a summary of the fishing activity and conditions at Linlithgow Loch for the week of March 16–22, 2026.

Overall weekly summary

• Total rods: 57.

• Total fish caught: 290 (21 kept, 269 released).

• Total weight of kept fish: 68 lbs.

Weather conditions: Challenging, with brilliant sunshine and some gusts.

Best tactics: Using Floating, Midge-Tip, Sink-Tip, and Di3 lines.

Flies and tackle recommendations

The most effective flies and lures for the week included:

Blobs, Diawl Bachs, Cormorants, Snakes, UV Crunchers and Lures

Angler catches:

Monday to Friday 

• Mr. Balderton fishing for 4hrs: released 4 fish.

• Nigel Muckle and boat partner: put back 12 Rainbows.

• Keith Anderson and boat partner: returned 8 fish.

• Mark Lawton and Freddie Paddon: released 15 trout.

• Andy Lumsden and boat partner kept 5 trout for 20 lbs.

• Ian McDougall out for a few hours kept 2 fish weighing 12 lbs

• Nigel Muckle and boat partner: returned 35 fish.

• Tam Robinson out for 4hrs managed to release 4 fish. – see photo

   of his 10 lb Brownie caught at Linlithgow Loch Fishery and returned.

• Gavin Dunn with Jimmy Russell put back 9 trout.

• George Mackintsh returned 9 fish.

Saturday

• Falkirk Fly Dressers AC with 3 boats: kept 4 fish weighing 9 lbs 2 oz, also returned 27.

• Mr Harvie and boat partner kept 8 fish for 18 ½ lbs and released 9.

Sunday

• Edinburgh Post Office AC out with 5 boats returned 33 fish.

• Mr Brownlie and partner released 17 trout.

• Mr Lewis and his boat partner returned 13 fish to the Loch.

• Jimmy Russell fishing solo put back 14 trout.

Fishery updates

Restocking: Linlithgow Loch is restocked regularly, with updates posted on the fishery's Facebook page.

Boat hire: Boats are available for either a full-day or four-hour session.

Advance booking is recommended to avoid disappointment by calling 01506 671753 or booking online.