Linlithgow Loch Fishery catch report 15/06/2026–21/06/2026

Overall weekly summary for Linlithgow Loch Fishery catch report 15/06/2026–21/06/2026

Total rods out: 38. Total fish caught, 72 (6 kept, 66 released). Total weight of kept fish: 18 lbs 2 oz.

Weather conditions: Mixed week with bright sunshine, cloud, rain and changing wind directions.

Best tactics: Using floating lines.

Flies used:

The most effective flies for the week included: Buzzers, Daiwl Bachs, Dries, including olive and brown CDC’s and foam-backed daddies. Fabs and various nymphs. Buzzers, Dries, and Muskins were the most successful. Many anglers who were out mentioned plenty of fish moving, taking, but being dropped before getting into the net.

Best catches:

Monday to Friday

Heriot AC’s eight anglers released 28 trout; Linlithgow AC, with 2 boats, kept 6 fish for 18 lbs 2 oz. Brian Taylor and partner returned 8 fish; Ally Kale released 3, and George Pelini returned 4 trout.

Saturday

Stuart Strachan released 9 trout before noon when the fish switched off. He managed to net and return another fish around 2:30 pm before coming in.

Sunday:

It was a hard day since the fish did not come on until 3 pm. Gavin Dunn with Jimmy Russell returned 3 fish; Ross Carnegie and partner released 5 trout; Mark Lawton with Freddie Paddon returned 3 fish.

Fishery updates

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

Boats are available for either a full-day or four-hour session. Booking is recommended to avoid disappointment. Call 01506 671753 or book online.