OPEN ALL YEAR. Please book online or call the fishery during office hours. Gates Open 8am.
All Day Sessions Commence 8.15 to 10am. Off the water at 5pm unless by arrangement.
Evening Sessions commence 5.30pm till dusk.
Discount Card: Cost £30 – Discount 10% per boat. Available in permit office.
In 2023 we are introducing a discount card to help our frequent visitors. Our Frequent Flyer Loyalty Card for £30 which then entitles the bearer to 10% discount off all our fishing permits and shop products (we can order tackle for you). The discount will not be available for use in competitions which are already sponsored or given a discount by the Lake (eg. SANACC National, Scottish Club Championships and Fario Menteith Boat League). The discount card will be valid for a year from date of purchase and can be used as part of a club booking or for individual boats. The discount applies to the whole boat – effectively giving 10% off for two people. Card holders will get priority access to boat bookings during the winter for the season ahead.
FOR CATCH AND KEEP PRICES – add £2 per fish to the catch and release permit price. Maximum 8 fish for 2 anglers (in multiples of 2 fish) and 4 fish for single anglers.
DAY SESSIONS: MONDAY to SUNDAY; Commence between 8.15am and 10am till 5pm. 2 Angler Boat Catch and release Weekdays £56; Weekends £68.
EVENING SESSIONS MONDAY TO SATURDAY (Available 1/5/22 to 15/8/22) 5.30pm till dusk.
Short Eve: 1st to 13th May and 1st to 15th Aug: Catch and Release: £35 per 2 angler boat.
Long Eve: 15th May to 31st July: Catch and Release: £40 per 2 angler boat.
LATE DAY TICKETS From 1st May to 15th Aug: Weekdays only.
Same prices as Day tickets. Commence 2pm till Dusk. When booking online please write LATE DAY as your first name then we know when to expect you.
ALL DAY AND EVENING: 2 Person Boat Weekday £70. Weekend £82.
SINGLE ANGLERS
Catch and release: Midweek Day £32, Weekend Day £40, Evenings £25, All Day & Eve Midweek: £39, All Day and Evening Weekend £49. Maximum of 4 fish.
YOUNG PERSONS RATES (under 25)
Free with an over 25-year-old (i.e. the boat price is that of a single angler). Two <25 years in a boat – price as for a single angler. All Children must be supervised.
SENIOR CITIZEN PAIRS (>65 years): Two anglers per boat (Mondays and Wednesdays only). Catch and Release Only £43. No single seniors rate.
CORMORANT YOUTH FISHING CLUB: Tuesday Evening from May. £10 per person. Limit 1 fish. Supervised by Menteith Coaches. Maximum age 18. Contact fishery for details.
PIKE FLY FISHING: All pike to be released unharmed. As per trout catch and release prices. Not available when water temperature exceeds 18 to 20C. Bait and spinning for Pike only available on a limited number of special access days for club members of PAAS or PAC.
TUITION: INDUCTION BOAT HANDLING AND FISHING BASICS: ~ 1 Hour lesson £40. Discounted rate for Residents in Scottish Post Code Area – £25.
GUIDING: A half day or whole day’s tuition or guiding, for all levels, can be arranged for individuals or groups. Prices available on request.
ROD AND TACKLE HIRE: £10 per session (deposit required). Anglers must read and sign risk assessment.
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS BOATS: A Coulam adapted wheely boat or a Mark 2 wheely boat are available for use by those with wheel chairs or limited mobility. Catch and release prices: 2 angler boat catch and release £38, Single Angler Boat £25, Evenings 2 angler boat £31, Single Angler Evening £20.
RECOMMENDATIONS/ADVICE
All Anglers must read our Angler Risk Assessment.
Maximum of three persons per boat, all of whom may fish, although for comfort two is preferable. Boatmen are only in attendance at the start and finish of the sessions. If you require help telephone numbers are available in all the boats. For angling competitions competitors are advised that catch and release cards are available for when the number of fish required for the table has been reached. To minimise handling during catch and release we recommend that the time of the first fish caught be used to decide the winner in the event of a tie. Read our risk assessment (see website).
BASIC FISHERY RULES
Catch and release is allowed at cooler water temperatures. Above 18 to 20C water temperature, in the interests of fish welfare, we ask anglers to limit catch and release, as the Lake becomes deficient in oxygen at depth and in the surface layers – this can prevent fish recovery after catching. Hooks must be debarbed or barbless when fishing catch and release. Releasing of fish should be done in the net in the water without a lengthy playtime. All fish under 11 inches to be returned. Fly fishing only. Only landing nets, unhooking mats, drogues and fish bags provided by fishery allowed in boats. No trawling, hand lining or bait. No anchoring or mooring. Maximum of three persons per boat, all of whom may fish. The Health and Safety Executive requires that buoyancy aids or life jackets provided must be worn. Landing on islands is forbidden. No interfering with nets or fixed equipment. For Fly pike fishing proper pike gear is required (hire/loan available, including debarbed single hooks (max size 6), unhooking pliers, mats and nets. All pike to be returned unharmed. Complete pike rules available at fishery or on the website.
It is against our rules to return a fish that is unlikely to recover (i.e. is not vigorous and breathing). The ruling is that catch limits can be exceeded where fish are not deemed fit to be returned. Extra fish must be recorded in our catch return sheet.
Anglers must read our risk assessment available on the website or at the fishery before commencing fishing.
Anglers must read our risk assessment available on the website or at the fishery before commencing fishing.
BOAT BOOKING AND FURTHER INFORMATION:
www.menteith-fisheries.co.uk TELEPHONE: 01877 385664;