Fishing in the Machars
The Machars of Galloway are an anglers paradise with game, course and sea fishing in abundance. Indeed Luce Bay is the most popular sea fishing venue in Scotland.
Game Fishing
The Bladnoch, Tarf and Cree are the main rivers in the areand, together withtheir tributaries have good runs of Salmon and Grilse. The Bladnoch is well known for having a good head of Brown Trout and, from the month of June, the Cree has an excellant run of Sea Trout. Both are spate rivers and, in the right conditions, are the best fishing waters on the west coast of Scotland.
Day permits are available from Robert McCreadie at Clugston Estate to cover beats (subject to availablity) on the lower and mid River Bladnoch, Tarf Water and Clugston Loch. Contact him on 07716 480479 or 07933 406953 email clugstonfishery@hotmail.co.uk.
Balcraig Moor Farm has a 3/4 acre loch stocked with Brown and Rainbow Trout. Fishing is from the bank with barbless hooks.
Contact Andy Walker on 01988 700264
Derry Loch is a 2 acre loch with Rainbow Trout, fly fishing only from the bank.
Contact Muir Hamilton on 01988 8760230
Loch Al, High Glenling Brown Trout to 8lbs and double figure Rainbows. 2 fish limit then catch and return. Bank fishing with bench seats.
Contact Mr Parker on 01988 860226
Elrig Loch Lartge loch with natural Brown Trout. Fly only from boats, no bank fishing
Contact Muir Hamilton on 01988 860230
Course Fishing
There are numerous course venues
Whitefield Loch for roach, perch and Trout, day tickets from Glenluce Angling Club
White Loch of Myrton, Port William 1/2 mile long 40 feet deep loch in beautiful woodland containing Pike, Perch and Roach. No closed season, bank fishing or bring your own boat (no petrol engines)
Contact Monreith House 01988 700248
For more details of angling in the area, go to fishgalloway.co.uk
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