Lake of Menteith Fisheries - Best Rainbow & Brown Trout Fishing in Scotland

For Bookings Telephone 01877 385664
Menteith Fisheries Ltd, Ryeyards, Port of Menteith, FK8 3RA.

THE LAKE OF MENTEITH FISHERIES WEBSITE

PIKE ANGLING

FOOD AT THE FISHERY

SEASON 2011 INDEX PAGE AND NOTICE BOARD

We now sell flies at the Lake!

KIRK AND SCHOOL DAY FUNDRAISER, FISHING, BBQ AND END OF TERM PARTY. 6TH NOV.

Update for new season; The trout seasons opens on the 26th and we are busy getting ready. There are a few changes for the coming season. Eventually we decided to leave the catch limit at 10 per boat but with a fishery recommended catch limit of 2 or 3 each with catch and release thereafter (see Catch and Release link).

Other news is the dropping in price of the fly pike angling, introduction of novice tuition "taster days/evenings" and the start of a late day ticket (2-10pm, dependent on availability - see Tariff Page). The prices have gone up £2 for a day and £1 for an evening and this is primarily a result of fish costs rising by 20% in the last two years. We are tackling this problem by trying to return more fish (see Sustainability Statement on the catch and release page). We would also like anglers to carefully return all trophy fish (after taking a photo), that are greater than 10lbs in weight. These measures we hope will improve catches, whilst keeping permit prices down. The 2010 album has been posted and the photograph competition winners are Colin Riach and Roddy MacIntyre.

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Set in the Trossachs, amidst magnificent scenery where Highland meets Lowland, the 700-acre Lake of Menteith is a well regarded rainbow and brown trout fishery in Scotland and is reputed to be the best location for fly fishing for rainbow trout and brown trout in Central Scotland.

Its central location (Glasgow 45 mins, Edinburgh 60 mins, Perth 50 mins) makes it ideal for meeting with friends for a day's or evening's fishing.

The Lake is stocked weekly with 1000 to 1500 quality trout, and yields an average landed fish weight of over 2lbs. In 2010 the average 2 man boat (8hr) catch was 5.4 fish for 11lbs oz.

The 30-strong fleet of Lomond (Sweeney) Boats has recently been upgraded, and all are equipped with Yamaha or Suzuki outboards. The fishery cabin with wood burning stove and tea/coffee are available to the anglers.

The Lake has been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest due to its exceptional fauna and flora. Historically the lake has much to offer, with the impressive and tranquil ruins of the 13th century Inchmahome Priory situated on the largest of the Lake's three islands.

These attributes make the Lake an outstanding venue for some of the most prestigious fishing competitions and a great day out for all anglers. Below the December on the Lake in 2010.

Top photo left; blue trout by Colin Riach and right Ian Campbell.