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Date of Report	Swanswater Fishery Weekly Reports
13.06.22 to 19.06.22	Some fantastic bags were recorded this week, despite the unpredictable June weather. Sunny periods along with a light breeze started our week off well before slightly windier conditions towards the end of the week. We also had our first serious attacks of the midges this week. With the water temperature remaining fairly consistent throughout the week, the fish have continued to feed high in the water with plenty of action on dries or small natural flies. The fish have been widespread across the main area of swanswater with the far bank and the dam to the big tree being the most successful. Anglers favourite choices this week varied from dries including yellow owl and other cdc’s to yellow dancers and blobs. Nymphs including diawl bach, hares ear and pheasant tails have been very successful. Also working well squirmy worm, buzzers and bloodworm. The bait anglers were finding that power bait and worms were working the best, however some were managing to hook the fish on spinners. Some of the best bags taken on the fly included: Willie Nyguist was thrilled to get his personal best on his second visit this week with 5 fish for 20lb 12oz including a 7lb rainbow and a gold, he also got 2 for 6lb 12oz earlier in the week Callum McMillan 5 for 20 lb 8oz including 7lb 12oz rainbow and 2 golds plus 3 C+R in 2 visits Robert and Alistair Smith 4 for 10lb 8oz plus 3 C+R (with young Alistair catching 5 of the bag) Robert Rankin 2 9lb 8oz including 7lb 8oz brown Alec Campbell 2 for 9lb including 6lb 9oz rainbow plus 2 C+R John Walker 2 for 8lb 8oz including 6lb rainbow Charlie Price 3 for 14lb 8oz plus 2 C+R in 2 visits Robert Watt 3 for 9lb 4oz including a gold Joe Hunter 3 for 8lb including a tiger Jim Speirs 2 6lb 12oz Harry Bell 2 6lb Frank Barr caught and released 17 during 2 visits including 9lb 8oz rainbow Blair Fergus caught and released 11 including a 7lb Blue Ian Whitfield caught and released 7 Danny Docherty caught and released 7 Greg Howie caught and released 7 John Thomson caught and released 6 Taylor Price caught and released 6 Cameron Smith caught and released 5 Graham Arthur caught and released 5 Lee Thomson caught and released 5 Keith Muckersie caught and released 5 Alan Knox caught and released 4 Barry Wilson caught and released 4 Bait and Fly on the Millpond Doug Shepherd 7 for 15lb 12oz including a blue and a gold Robbie Neil 3 for 12lb including a 5lb 8oz and a 4lb 8oz Rainbow Keiron Preston 3 for 8lb 8oz Gary Hislop 3 for 7lb 12oz Barry Lee 3 for 8lb 4oz Martin Prow 2 for 8lb including 5lb 8oz rainbow Sean Lachut 4 for 7lb 12oz including a gold and a tiger Graham Stubberfield 2 for 7lb including a gold Max Ryan 3 for 6lb Kate Hislop 2 for 6lb 8oz Walter McLaren 2 for 4lb 12oz including a tiger
06.06.22 to 12.06.22	There were some tremendous bags caught this week with a good number of Rainbows in the 5 to 7lb 8oz range being landed and also a couple of big Browns. The week started cool with an easterly wind and some sunny periods. The wind switched round to the west on Thursday and the weather warmed up a little, although the wind was stronger, and it brought some heavy showers with it. Water temperature rose to 14.5oC over the course of the week and water clarity remains excellent. The fish were on or just below the surface for much of the week and when they were deeper, they were still coming up to flies in the top foot or so of the water. They were well spread out round the pond with the area from the dam to the far bay particularly productive. Various dry flies were the choice of many anglers and were successful all through the day as well as in the evenings. Favourite fly patterns included Sedge, Bushy, Yellow Owl, Black Beetle, Suspender Buzzer, Damsel, Hare’s Ear (fished both dry and wet), Bibio and Bloodworm. Bait anglers were also finding the fish near the surface, particularly at the inflow, where they were taking maggots around one foot under. Power bait and spinners were also attracting fish. The fishery is open from 8.00am to 9.00pm every day except Thursday when we close at 2.30pm Some of the best bags taken on the fly included; Donald McMurchy 5 for 21lb including 7lb 4oz Silver Rainbow, 6lb 2oz Rainbow and 2 Golds Jimmy Petrie 3 for 15lb including 7lb 4oz Rainbow and a Gold, plus 4 C&R Harry Bell 7lb 4oz Rainbow and 2 for 10lb including 6lb 8oz Rainbow and 3lb 8oz Gold 10-year-old Skye Nairn 2 for 11lb including 7lb Brown and 4lb Gold Barry Lee 3 for a5lb including 7lb Rainbow and a Gold Gary Kidd 6lb 8oz Brown from the Millpond Kyle Crossan 2 for 8lb 8oz including 6lb Rainbow John Walker 2 for 8lb 8oz including 6lb Rainbow Ricky Taylor 3 for 10lb 4oz, plus 7 C&R Andy Tervit 3 for 9lb 4oz including 2 Golds James McInnes 3 for 8lb including a Gold, plus 3 C&R including 7lb Rainbow John McGlynn 2 for 7lb 8oz including a Gold Iain Darroch 2 for 6lb 8oz from the Meadow Pond including 4lb Gold Dean Abercrombie 2 for 6lb Callum McMillan 2 for 6lb including a Gold Donald Farmer 2 for 6lb including a Gold Kimin Smith caught and released 15 Russell Ferguson caught and released 12 including a Rainbow estimated at 7lb Frank Barr caught and released 15 in three visits John Paul caught and released 9 including 2 Golds Dale McEwan caught and released 9 including a Gold Sean Stockdale caught and released 7 including3 Golds James McMillan caught and released 5 including 7lbRainbow George Johnson caught and released 4 John Thomson caught and released 4 Amongst those doing well on the bait pond were; Logan Gibson 9lb Rainbow Cameron Muirhead 5lb 8oz Rainbow Liam Wilkie and Martin Prow shared 4 for 11lb including 5lb Rainbow for Liam Lee Robertson 3 for 9lb 8oz including 5lb Rainbow and a Gold Callum McKay 2 for 7lb 8oz Jordan Baxter 3 for 8lb including 3lb 8oz Gold Phil Connolly 3 for 6lb Andy Purcell 2 for 5lb 8oz including a Gold Johnny Sharp 3 for 6lb 4oz Callum Reilly 2 for 4lb James Elliott 2 for 4lb 8oz Sam Parker 3 for 6lb 12oz Sean Lauchland 2 for 4lb Lewis Forrester 3 for 8lb 12oz including a Gold Stuart Wallace 2 for 4lb 8oz including a Gold Max Ryan 4 for 8lb Michael McKendrick 4 for 10lb 4oz including 2 Golds John McGlynn 4 for 9lb 12oz including a Gold
30.05.22 to 05.06.22	The week started cool and overcast but the weather brightened up for the long bank holiday weekend with some long spells of hot sunshine, although there was an easterly breeze most of the week. The water clarity remains excellent and water temperature has risen by a couple of degrees to 14oC. For the early part of the week, the fish were mostly just below the surface and could be seen moving and rising in all the ponds. When the weather turned hotter and brighter the fish went a bit deeper. The quality of the fish is outstanding, and many anglers are commenting on this. All varieties of trout were landed this week including a cracking 6lb Brown and several superb Rainbows in the 5lb to 9lb range. This week’s favourite fly patterns included Dancer, Egg, Hot-head Damsel, Cormorant, Diawl Bach, PTN, Buzzer, Bloodworm, Butcher, and Yellow Owl. On the bait pond, where a number of bigger Rainbows and plenty of Golds and Blues were landed, power bait, maggots, and spinners were taking most of the fish. The Fishery is open from 8.00am to 9.00pm every day except Thursday when we close at 2.30pm. Amongst the best bags caught on the fly were; Robert Smith and 11-year-old Alastair shared 4 for 19lb 8oz including 8lb 12oz Rainbow, landed by Alastair, and a Gold, plus 1 C&R Willie Nyguist 5 for 17lb including 6lb Rainbow, a Gold and a Blue and 4 for 11lb including a Blue, plus 3 C&R on a third visit James McLaughlin 2 for 9lb 8oz from the small ponds, including 7lb 6oz Rainbow and a Gold Jim Craig 2 for 8lb 8oz including 6lb Brown Dean Abercrombie 7lb 4oz Rainbow and 2 for 5lb 8oz including a Gold Calen McLachlan 7lb Rainbow Steven Halcrow 2 for 9lb from the Millpond including 6lb Rainbow and a Gold William Sharp 6lb Rainbow Lewis Turner 5lb 10oz Rainbow from the Millpond Charlie Price 2 for 8lb 12oz including 5lb 8oz Rainbow Tam Pate 2 for 7lb 12oz including 5lb 8oz Rainbow, plus 1 C&R Donald McMurchy 5 for 13lb including a Gold and 2 Blues George Dobbie 4 for 11lb 4oz including a Gold, plus 1 C&R George Johnson 4 for 10lb from the Meadow Pond Bill Smith 3 for 9lb 8oz including 2 Golds Colin Weir 3 for 9lb including 2 Golds Billy Weir 3 for 8lb 8oz Tam McGarry 3 for 8lb 4oz including a Blue and 2 Tigers Tom McAllister 2 for 7lb including a Gold John McGlynn 2 Golds for 6lb 8oz Davie McKay 2 for 5lb 8oz, plus 3 C&R Graeme Arthur 2 for 5lb 8oz, plus 2 C&R 10-year-old Skye Nairn 2 for 5lb 8oz Blair Duchart 2 Blues for 5lb, plus a Gold C&R Mark Corps caught and released 14 in two visits Brian McDonald caught and released 10 Alan Kirkham caught and released 9 including 4 Golds Kimin Smith caught and released 9 Frank Barr caught and released 7 including 2 Golds and 2 Blues Michael Jolly caught and released 6 Danny Shelton caught and released 6 Dylan Sheridan caught and released 6 Arthur Martin caught and released 4 Bill Henderson caught and released 4 John Kingan released 2 Rainbows estimated at 5lb 8oz and 4lb Those doing well on the bait pond included; Stuart Wallace 5 for 11lb 8oz including 2 Golds, 5 for 13lb 8oz, and 5 for 12lb including 2 Golds, in three visits Ollie Finlan 5lb Rainbow Stefaniak 2 for 8lb including 5lb 12oz Rainbow and a Gold Alister Shaw 3 for 6lb 8oz Paul Madden 4 for 8lb Doug Shepherd 2 for 4lb 8oz Lee Hunt 2 for 4lb 8oz Sam Parker 4 for 10lb James Elliott 2 for 4lb Michael More 5lb 2oz Rainbow Alex Robertson 2lb Tiger Martin Prow and Liam Wilkie shared 3 for 6lb including a Gold
23.05.22 to 29.05.22	It was a mixed week for weather with sunny spells, overcast periods, some showers, some more prolonged rain, and some very windy days. Despite the changeable conditions, the fish were well spread out around the ponds and were generally to be found in the top 2 to 3 feet of the water. Water clarity remains excellent with the water temperature remaining around 12oC. All the fish are in superb condition with a good variety of “colours” featuring in the catch returns. The Golds are particularly visible in all three ponds and are providing good targets for anglers, although it is not always the targeted goldie that is caught as there is often another, less visible, trout nearby that takes the fly. The usual wide range of flies were taking fish with the favourite patterns including Dancer, Ally McCoist, Cat’s Whisker, Damsel, Wotsit, Diawl Bach, Cormorant, Buzzer and a few dry flies. At the weekend, smaller flies were doing better than big lures. On the bait pond, where the same varieties of trout are stocked, worms, power bait and spinning were all taking fish. The Fishery is open from 8.00am to 9.00pm every day except Thursday when we close at 2.30pm Amongst those doing well on the fly were; John McGlynn 3 for 17lb 12oz including Rainbows at 7lb 12oz and 6lb 12oz, plus 2 C&R Paul McGlynn 2 for 10lb including 7lb Rainbow Willie Nyguist 2 for 10lb 8oz including 6lb 8oz Brown Frank Barr 4 for 15lb 12oz including 6lb 4oz Rainbow and 2 Golds, plus 3 C&R Peter O’Brien 5 for 16lb including a Gold and a Blue Charlie Price 3 for 11lb including a Gold Robert Smith 3 for 9lb 12oz including a Gold, plus 1 C&R Witold Skwarcon 3 for 9lb Eric Flaws 3 for 8lb 8oz from the Millpond including 2 Golds William Price 3 for 8lb including a Blue Alan Weir 3 for 8lb including 2 Golds Billy Weir 3 for 8lb including a Tiger Kevin McKeever 3 for 7lb 12oz including a Gold, plus 2 C&R Rory Steven and Kieran Welsh shared 4 for 10lb from the Millpond Ricky Goodwin 2 for 7lb including a Gold and a Tiger Ricky Stirling 2 for 7lb from the Millpond including 4lb 8oz Rainbow Calen McLachlan 2 Golds for 4lb 12oz from the Meadow Pond Frank Barr caught and released 12 David Goss caught and released 9 including a Gold and a Blue Danny Doherty caught and released 6 Jordan Sutherland caught and released 6 Robert McCall caught and released 6 Davie Graham caught and released 4 Kimin Smith caught and released 4 Some of the best bags taken on bait included ; Eddie McMenamy 3 for 11lb including 6lb 4oz Rainbbow Stuart Wallace, in three visits, 4 for 12lb including 2 Blues, 5 for 12lb including 4 Golds and 4 for 8lb 8oz Jiri Uhyrek 5 for 16lb Jamie Davit 5 for 12lb 4oz including 2 Tigers and a Gold David Pirie 3 for 6lb including 2 Blues James Elliott 3 for 7lb Sam Parker 3 for 6lb 4oz Jimmy McLaughlin 2 for 4lb 12oz including a Gold Malkie Lawrence 2 for 4lb 8oz including a Gold Dodd Cunningham 2 Golds for 4lb 4oz Gary Rowan 2 for 4lb 8oz including a Blue
16.05.22-22.05.22	It was a sunny and breezy week with some showers and an occasional downpour. Water clarity remains excellent, and the temperature has crept up to around 13oC. The fish are well spread out around the main pond and are taking a wide variety of flies. In general, they were to be found around 2 to 3 feet down, although some were seen moving on or just under the surface. Favourite fly patterns included Buzzer, Dancer, Egg, Diawl Bach, Cormorant, Dancer, Ally McCoist, and the occasional dry fly. On the bait pond, spinning, green power bait and worms were all taking fish. A couple of big Browns were landed this week along with some cracking Rainbows in around 5lb 8oz to 6lb 8oz. A decent number of Golds, including one at 5lb 8oz, Blues and Tigers also feature in the returns from all three ponds. All the fish are in excellent condition and are giving anglers a great deal of good sport. The Fishery is open from 8.00am to 9.00pm every day except Thursday when we close at 2.30pm Amongst those doing well on the fly were; William Wells 2 for 9lb from the Millpond including 6lb 8oz Rainbow Willie MacFadyen 3 for 13lb 6oz including 6lb 4oz Brown and a Gold Barry Hamilton and grandson Kyle, 4 for 13lb 12oz including 6lb Rainbow, a Gold and 2 Tigers, plus a Blue and a Tiger C&R James McInnes 3 for 13lb 12oz including 6lb Rainbow and 2 Golds, plus 10 C&R David Alexander 3 for 12lb including 5lb 8oz Gold Alastair Smith 5lb 8oz Rainbow Ben McInnes 2 for 9lb 4oz including a Blue Bruce Goodband 4 for 10lb 12oz including a Gold Billy Weir 3 for 11lb 12oz including 2 Golds Barry Lee 3 for 10lb 8oz including 4lb Rainbow from the Meadow Pond and a Gold Cameron Smith 3 for 9lb 8oz including a Gold, plus 1 C&R Bud Robertson 3 for 9lb 8oz Dean Abercrombie 2 for 7lb from the Meadow Pond Danny Shelton 3 for 7lb 4oz including a Blue and a Tiger Calen McLachlan 2 for 7lb including 4lb 4oz Rainbow from the Meadow Pond and a Gold Bobby McLeod 2 for 6lb 12oz Kevin Gold 2 for 6lb, plus 3 C&R Callum McMillan 2 for 6lb including a Gold and a Blue Alec Campbell 2 for 5lb 8oz including a Gold, plus 2 C&R Charlie Price 2 for 5lb 8oz including a Gold and a Blue Sharam Harifi 2 for 5lb 8oz including a Gold Ian Whitfield caught and released 9 in two visits Danny Doherty caught and released 7 Brian Zarebski caught and released 7 Aiden Gentles and Casey Couper caught and released 7 Nicky Capavannie caught and released 6 Jamie Johnston caught and released 4 Gordon McGill caught and released 2 including a Rainbow estimated at 10lb Some of the best bags landed on bait included; Ellin Amelia 2 for 8lb including 5lb 8oz Brown Stuart Wallace 5 for 15lb including 5lb Rainbow and d3 Golds Andy Brown 3 for 12lb including 5lb Rainbow and a Gold Shane Landsborough 2 for 5lb 80z including a Gold and a Blue Graham Phee 3 for 7lb Stewart Fraser 2 for 4lb Doug Shepherd 3 for 8lb 8oz Andrew Williams 2 for 5lb 12oz Brian Williams 3 for 7lb 12oz including a Gold
09.05.22 to 15.05.22	It was an unsettled week weather-wise with some heavy showers and strong winds at times. Water temperature is hovering around 12oC and water clarity remains excellent. The fish were generally in the top 2 to 3 feet and well spread out round the pond. The large hatch of black gnats that the fish were gorging themselves on has almost finished, to be replaced by hawthorn flies and sedges and an occasional mayfly. Some anglers were trying out dry flies with varying success but most of the fish were taken on lures and nymphs. Favourite patterns this week included Cat’s Whisker, Yellow Dancer, Cormorants, Black Beetles and Buzzers. Bait anglers were rewarded with some excellent bags, generally on power bait and spinning. Most of the fish were taken at the far end of the bait pond, although some are now being caught at the inflows. The Fishery is open from 8.00am to 9.00pm every day except Thursday when we close at 2.30pm Amongst those doing well on the fly ponds were; Graham Porter 3 for 13lb 4oz including 7lb Rainbow and a Gold, plus 6 C&R Calen McLachlan 2 for 10lb including 7lb Rainbow and a Gold, plus 1 C&R John Sneddon 6lb 12oz Rainbow Blair Duchart 2 for 9lb including 6lb Rainbow Callum McMillan 3 for 10lb 8oz including 5lb 4oz Brown and a Gold Dean Abercrombie 3 for 10lb 12oz including 5lb 12oz Rainbow and a Gold Mark McGill 3 for 9lb 12oz from the small ponds including 5lb 12oz Rainbow from the Millpond Graeme McIntosh 5lb 8oz Rainbow Marius Botezatu 4 for 16lb 2oz including 5lb 6oz Rainbow, plus 5 C&R Eric Flaws 3 for 9lb 8oz from the Meadow Pond including 5lb Rainbow John Arbuckle 3 for 11lb 8oz including 4lb 12oz Rainbow, plus 2 C&R Ricky Stirling 3 for 8lb including 2 Golds Barry Lee 3 for 6lb 12oz from the small ponds Alex Campbell 2 for 6lb David Bovaird 2 for 6lb John Thomson caught and released 10 in two outings Kimin Smith caught and released 8 Nicholas Finan caught and released 7 Allan Ross caught and released 5 including a Brown around 5lb Jim McInnes caught and released 5 Michael Green caught and released 5 Tim Gelliatry caught and released 4 Gerry Flannigan caught and released 4 Brian McDonald caught and released 4 Robert McColl caught and released 4 David Goss caught and released 4 Some of the best bags from the bait pond included; Doug Shepherd took 7 for 16lb 8oz including a Blue, on one day, and 7 for 20lb including 7lb Rainbow and 2 Tigers the next day. Rhys Clements 4 for 13lb 8oz including Rainbows at 4lb 12oz and 4lb Michael More and Archie McKinnon shared 7 for 15lb 2oz Andy Townsley 2 for 6lb Jamie Townsley 3 for 10lb James Elliott 4 for 7lb 8oz Sam Parker 4 for 7lb 12oz Scott Beaton 3 for 6lb 4oz Ryan Finan 2 for 4lb including a Gold Aaron Blackley 2 for 3lb 12oz Graeme McCurdie 4 for 11lb including 5lb Rainbow and 2 Golds Joe Stevenson 2 for 6lb 8oz including a Gold Roy Ferraioli 4lb Rainbow John Tevan 2 Blues for 5lb 8oz Andrew Brown 3 for 8lb 8oz including 4lb Rainbow and a Gold
02.05.22 to 08.05.22	The weather this week was mainly overcast with some cool days and, if the sun did make an appearance, some warmer spells. The water temperature rose by a couple of degrees to 12oC and water clarity remains excellent. The fish were fairly active and could be seen moving around the pond. In general they were in the top 2 to 3 feet of the water, but went deeper when it was windier or bright sun. Some cracking Rainbows in the 5lb to 7lb range were landed on both fly and bait, with plenty of Golds and Blues also featuring in the catch returns as well as the odd Brown and Tiger. All the fish are in excellent condition and anglers are really appreciating the tussle they give. As usual, a wide variety of flies, from lures to dries, were catching fish with the most popular patterns being Cut-throat Cat, Egg, Orange FAB, Dancer, Cormorant, Buzzer, Kate McLaren and CDC. On the bait pond, where the biggest fish of the week, a 7lb 8oz Rainbow, was taken, power bait, spinners, and worms were all doing well. The Fishery is open from 8.00am to 9.00pm every day except Thursday when we close at 2.30pm A selection of the best bags taken on the fly included; Calum McMillan 3 for 12lb including 7lb RainbowStuart Alexander 2 for 8lb 8oz including 6lb 8oz Rainbow Paul McGlynn 5 for 16lb 8oz including 5lb 8oz Rainbow George Johnston 4 for 13lb 8oz including a Gold, plus 2 C&R George Gallacher 4 for 11lb Peter O’Brien 4 for 10lb 4oz including a Gold Kevin O’Brien 4 for 9lb 4oz including a Gold and a Tiger Willie MacFadyen 3 for 9lb 12oz including a Gold, plus 1 C&R Daniel Shelton 3 for 11lb 4oz including a Gold, plus 2 C&R Calen McLachlan 3 for 10lb Heather Johnston 3 for 9lb 12oz including a Gold and a Blue Dylan Sheridan 3 for 9lb 4oz including 3lb 12oz Brown and 2 Golds Alistair Aitken 3 for 9lb 4oz including 2 Golds Russell Lloyd 3 for 9lb George Dobbie 3 for 7lb 8oz including a Gold Colin Wallace 2 for 6lb 4oz Robert Smith 2 Golds for 6lb Charles Devine 2 for 4lb 8oz including a Gold, plus 3 C&R David Goss caught and released 12 Russell Ferguson caught and released 7 Kimin Smith caught and released 5 Brian McDonald caught and released 5 John Thomson caught and released 5 Will Hastings caught and released 4 David Ritchie caught and released 4 Amongst those doing well on bait were; David Hunter 2 for 9lb 8oz including 7lb 8oz Rainbow Martin Prows 7lb Rainbow Neil Nicol 6lb 2oz Rainbow Paddy Greig 6lb Rainbow James Elliott 4 for 10lb including a Blue Sam Parker 4 for 8lb 8oz Aaron Anderson 4 9lb 12oz Allan Marshall 4 for 10lb 12oz including a Gold Alistair Shaw 4 for 10lb 12oz including a Gold Jiri Uhyrek 2 for 7lb Doug Shepherd 3 for 8lb 8oz William Reid 5 for 10lb John Reid 5 for 10lb Peter Baranowski 2 for 4lb 8oz including a Blue Michael More 5 for 11lb David Livingston and Owen Purdy shared 5 for 11lb Graeme McCurdie 4 for 8lb 2oz including a Blue and a Tiger Eugine Evghenii 2 for 9lb Karl Clelland 2 for 6lb
25.04.22 to 01.05.22	The weather remained cool with an east wind for most of the week. There were some sunny spells, and Friday, when the wind changed, it was very warm. The fish were near the surface when it was overcast, going deeper in the sunshine. Towards the end of the week fish could be seen moving everywhere and gorging on small black flies. Those wanting to imitate these flies needed to go to a size 20 dry fly to catch fish! Other successful patterns included Buzzers, Spider, Diawl Bach, Green Nymph, Blob, Dancer, and Bloodworm. Plenty of different coloured fish feature in the catch returns this week – both from the main pond and the bait pond – with Blues, Golds, Browns and Tigers are all being landed along with the usual top-quality Rainbows. The Fishery is open from 8.00am to 9.00pm every day except Thursday when we close at 2.30pm Amongst the best bags from the fly ponds were; Jim Petrie 4 for 16lb 8oz including 6lb 2oz Brown and a Gold Willie Nyguist, in three visits, 6 for 18lb 12oz including 6lb Rainbow, 2 Blues and 2 Golds, plus 5 C&R Stewart Black 4 for 11lb Glen McArthur 4 for 9lb 4oz including 2 Golds Thomas Donahoe 3 for 10lb 4oz including a Gold Willie MacFadyen 3 for 9lb 4oz including a Gold Charles Price 3 for 8lb 8oz Scott Duncan 3 for 8lb Danny Shelton 3 for 7lb 12oz including a Gold, plus 2 C&R including a Gold George Johnson 3 for 5lb 8oz from the Meadow Pond, plus 4 C&R Billy Weir 2 for 6lb, plus 2 C&R Dylan Sheridan 2 for 5lb 12oz including a Blue and a Gold Justin Brake 2 for 5lb 8oz including a Blue, plus 3 C&R Stuart Alexander 2 Golds for 5lb 8oz, plus 4 C&R Alex Campbell 2 for 5lb 8oz including a Blue and a Gold, plus 2 C&R Paul Ryder caught and released 8 including a Rainbow estimated at 8lb Danny Doherty caught and released 8 Stewart Reynolds caught and released 6 Connor Meiklejohn caught and released 6 Roger Parkin caught and released 5 Graham Arthur caught and released 5 Jamie Johnson caught and released 4 including a Brown estimated at 8lb Kimin Smith caught and released 4 Brian McDonald caught and released 4 John Lennox caught and released 3 including Rainbows estimated at 10lb and 8lb On the bait pond, most of the fish were taken on spinners, maggots or power bait with the fish generally around 2 to 3 feet down. Amongst those doing well were; Kevin Mouatt 2 for 8lb 4oz including 6lb 4oz Rainbow Dougie Banks and Rab McGuinness shared 6 for 16lb including 5lb Rainbow for Dougie, 2 Golds and a Blue Nigel Cottrell 5 for 14lb including 5lb 4oz Rainbow and a Gold Mike McDonald 4 for 8lb including a Blue and a Gold Luxley Arthur on two tickets, 10 for 23lb James Woods 4 for 10lb 12oz including a Gold Tam Hislop 3 for 6lb including a Blue Ricky Clemance 3 for 6lb including 2 Golds Lewis Forrester 3 for 5lb 8oz Kyle Forrester 3 for 6lb including a Gold Stephen Watt 2 Golds for 5lb 2oz Hugh Conlan 2 for 3lb 12oz Kevin Conlan 2 for 3lb 8oz James Elliott 2 for 4lb 4oz including a Gold Sam Parker 3 for 6lb 4oz including a Gold Martin Germanis 3 for 6lb Robbie Livingstone 3 for 7lb Billy Livingstone, on two tickets, 6 for 13lb Billy Greenhorn 2 for 4lb including a Tiger Andrew Brown 3 for 6lb 12oz including a Gold
18.04.22 to 24.02.22	It was a week of cold nights and sunny days, with a cool easterly breeze most days. The water temperature is sitting around 10oC and water clarity remains excellent. The fish were moving all round the main pond. At times they were just below the surface, other times they were quite deep. They were sometimes near the edges of the ponds and sometimes out in the middle. Some cracking Rainbows and Browns in the 6lb to 8lb range were landed this week, along with some beautiful Blues, Golds and Tigers. A wide variety of flies were taking with the favourites including Ace of Spades, Dancer, Ally McCoist, Eggs, Damsel, Cormorant, Buzzer and Hopper. On the bait pond, many of the fish were to be found deep down near the bottom end of the pond and were taken on power bait, maggots, or worms. The Fishery is now open from 8.00am to 9.00pm every day except Thursday when we close at 2.30pm Some of the best bags from the fly ponds included; Eddie McKillop 3 for 13lb 4oz including 8lb 8oz Rainbow and a Gold Willie MacFadyen 2 for 9lb 2oz including 6lb 10oz Rainbow and a Tiger Kyle Crossley 3 for 12lb including 6lb 8oz Brown, plus 1 C&R Witold Skwrcan 3 for 12lb including 6lb Rainbow, a Gold and a Blue, plus 4 C&R Willie Nyguist 3 for 11lb 4oz including 5lb 12oz Brown Donald McMurchy 5 for 13lb 6oz including 4 Golds George Johnson 4 for 8lb from the Meadow Pond, plus 6 C&R including 4 Golds and 2 Blues Ben McInnes 3 for 8lb 12oz Jack Morrison 3 for 7lb 8oz including a Gold, plus 3 C&R Craig Mason 2 for 5lb 8oz including a Blue Robert McColl caught and released 11 David Goss caught and released 9 John Thomson caught and released 9 Marco Ezzi caught and released 8 Kimin Smith caught and released 7 Gordon McGill caught and released 5 Gavin Hosie caught and released 5 Frank Barr caught and released 4 Tim Gelliatry caught and released 4 including a Brown The bait pond was very popular this week and there were some excellent bags. Amongst those catching on bait wer Eugene 6lb 12oz Rainbow Sebastian Savage 2 for 3lb 8oz including a Gold Michael More 5 for 8lb 12oz Archie McKinnon 5 for 8lb 12oz James Smith 2 for 4lb including a Gold Ross and Zhao shared 6 for 12lb 4oz including a Blue Craig Learmonth 2 for 3lb William Johnson 2 for 3lb 12oz Walter McLaren 3 for 8lb including a Gold Graeme Johnston 3 for 6lb including a Gold Patrick Cring 2 for 3lb 8oz including a Gold James Elliott 3 for 7lb 12oz including a Gold Sam Parker 3 for 5lb 12oz Nick 3 for 7lb 12oz Ross Alexander 2 for 4lb Modris 5 for 11lb 4oz including 3 Golds Armandos 5 for 13lb including a Gold Kevin Finlay 2 for 4lb David Comrie 2 for 5lb including a Blue Cammie Muirhead 2 for 4lb 12oz including a Gold Ryan Adamson 4 for 8lb 4oz including a Gold and a Blue
11.04.22 to 17.04.22	The weather was overcast for much of the week and there was a cool east or south-east breeze most days. Despite this the water temperature rose a couple of degrees and finished the week at 9oC with water clarity remaining excellent. Plenty of fish were seen moving on or just below the surface, but they were taking a bit deeper, and most were caught between 2 and 4 feet down. They were moving around the main pond according to variations in water temperature and were to be found in the far bay and behind the island as well as in the dam area. When they were higher in the water, nymphs, wets, and the occasional dry fly were taking, with lures and buzzers needed when the fish went deeper. Favourite fly patterns included Blob, Egg, Cat’s Whisker, Ally McCoist, Cormorant, Diawl Bach, Black Pennel, Kate McLaren and Yellow Owl. On the bait pond, the fish were anything between 2 and 6 feet down and were being caught on a variety of colours of power bait, maggots, or spinners. The Fishery is open from 8.00am to 7.00pm every day except Thursday when we close at 2.30pm. Some of the good bags landed on the fly this week included; Stewart Speed 2 for 9lb 8oz including 6lb 10oz Rainbow James McInnes 3 for 10lb 12oz including 5lb Brown and a Gold, plus 5 C&R Ryan Curry 3 for 10lb 8oz from the Millpond including 6lb 4oz Rainbow Donald McMurchy 5 for 13lb 12oz including 3 Golds Danny Doherty 4 for 9lb 12oz including a Gold Frank Barr 3 for 10lb, plus 3 C&R Nan Morrison 3 for 8lb 12oz Andrew Henderson 3 for 8lb 8oz including a Gold and a Blue James McAlister 3 for 8lb 4oz including a Gold Barry Lee 3 for 8lb including a Gold Ben McInnes 3 for 7lb including a Blue George Johnson 3 for 6lb 8oz from the Meadow Pond including 2 Golds, plus 5 C&R Kieran Lydon 2 Golds for 6lb, plus 2 C&R Robert Smith 2 for 6lb including a Tiger Charles Price 2 for 5lb 12oz including a Gold, plus 3 C&R Justin Brake 4lb 8oz Rainbow Calen McLachlan caught and released 10 Frank Barr caught and released 8 Rosinski caught and released 6 Paul Cavanagh caught and released 6 Paul Christie caught and released 4 Jack Hepburn caught and released 4 Russell Ferguson caught and released 4 John Cooke caught and released 4 including a double-figure Rainbow Scott Christie caught and released 4 Willie MacFadyen caught and released 3 including a Gold On the bait pond, those doing well included; Kyle Forrester 2 for 8lb 12oz including 5lb 12oz Rainbow Gilbert Donnachie 2 for 7lb 2oz including 4lb 14oz Rainbow and a Blue David Comrie 2 for 6lb 8oz including 4lb 8oz Rainbow and a Blue Archie Donnachie 2 for 4lb 8oz including a Gold Sam Parker 3 for 6lb Eddie McKenna 3lb 4oz Gold Archie McKinnon 2 for 4lb 8oz including a Gold Michael More 2 for 4lb 4oz including a Blue James Witherspoon, on two tickets, 7 for 12lb 8oz including 2 Golds Alistair Smith 2 for 4lb including a Blue Jamie McLaughlin 3 for 8lb including 2 Golds, bigger one at 3lb 8oz David Livingston and Owen Purdie shared 3 for 10lb Connor McDonald 3 for 5lb 10oz including a Blue Kieran Miller 4 for 9lb 4oz including a Gold Scott Forrester 3 for 6lb 4oz including a Gold Lewis Forrester 3 for 8lb including 2 Golds
04.04.22br to 110.04.22	There was some excellent fishing at Swanswater this week with conditions varying from cold and windy to frosty and bright but always with a cool breeze at some point during the day. For the first time in a couple of weeks, since the weather turned really cold again, the fish moved away from the Dam and were moving around the pond much more. As soon as there was a little bit of heat in the air, the fish moved away from the dam and over towards the island. On Saturday they also moved round the back of the island before returning to the dam as soon as it got cold again. Early in the day they were to be found around 6 feet deep but came up in the water as the day went on and were being taken around 2 to 3 feet down. Some superb Rainbows and Browns in the 5lb to 7lb were landed this week and plenty of Blues, Golds and Tigers also feature in the catch returns. Ally McCoist, Cat’s Whisker, Dancer, Diawl Bach, Cormorant, Buzzer, Peacock and Silver, and Black Nymph were the most successful fly patterns. On the bait pond, where the fish also moved from deep down to around 2 feet as the day went on, spinning and green power bait were the best methods. The Fishery is open from 8.00am to 7.00pm every day except Thursday when we close at 2.30pm/p A selection of the best bags from the fly ponds included; Henry Fulton 7lb 2oz Steelhead Rainbow David Stapleton 2 for 10lb including 7lb Rainbow and a Gold Willie Nyguist 4 for 14lb 8oz including 6lb 8oz Rainbow and a Gold, plus 4 C&R including a Gold, and 4 for 11lb 12oz including 4lb 8oz Rainbow, plus 3 C&R including 2 Golds Callum McMillan 6lb 8oz Brown Kyle Crossan 5lb 4oz Brown Calen McLachlan 5 for 16lb including a Gold and a Blue, plus 3 C&R and 4 for 11lb 8oz including a Gold and a Blue, plus 6 C&R Danny Doherty 5 for 12lb 10oz including a Blue, a Gold and a Tiger, plus 5 C&R Michael Baxter 4 for 14lb, plus 12 C&R including 3 Browns Frank Barr 4 for 11lb Henry Thomson 4 for 9lb 8oz including 2 Golds Paul Casci 3 for 8lb including a Blue Jamie McLaughlan 3 for 8lb Jimmy McCutcheon 3 for 7lb 4oz including a Blue and a Gold Jim Spiers 2 for 5lb 12oz including a Gold, plus 2 C&R Callum Clive 2 for 5lb 12oz from the Millpond including 3lb 12oz Gold Mike Luti 2 for 5lb 4oz including a Tiger Cliff Puttock 4lb 8oz Brown John Thomson caught and released 16 Rosinski caught and released 14 including a Tiger, a Blue and a Gold Kimin Smith caught and released 12 Jim McGuffie caught and released 4 Fraser Redpath caught and released 7 Dale Adams caught and released 7 David Goss caught and released 6 including a Gold and a Brown Darren Clelland caught and released 6 Ryan Laird caught and released 5 Callum Allardice caught and released 4 including 2 Golds and a Brown John Duncan caught and released 4 Amongst those doing well on the bait pond were; Luxley Arthur 5 for 10lb including 4 Blues James Wotherspoon 2 for 4lb Scott Young 2 Golds for 3lb 12oz Lewis Miller 3 for 5lb 4oz including a Blue and a Tiger Jamie Ramage 3 for 6lb including 2 Golds Alan Sneddon 3 for 6lb Steven Keatch and family 5 for 9lb including 2 Golds Logan Gibson 3 for 6lb 4oz including 2 Blues Jordan Baxter 3 for 8lb 12oz including a Blue Scott Douglas 2 for 4lb
28.03.22 to 03.04.22	The week started relatively mild, but it got colder towards midweek and there were overnight frosts and snow showers, and a very cold wind at the weekend despite some lovely sunny spells. The water temperature rose slightly to 7.5oC before falling back down to 6oC by the end of the week; water clarity remains excellent. For much of the week the fish were around 2 to 3 feet deep, but they were much deeper on Sunday. Fish were seen rising in some of the more sheltered areas, but they were not taking on the surface. As the days went on the fish started to move from one area to another, with the dam fishing well in the morning and the far bank and far bay better in the afternoon. Some more superb Browns were landed this week along with a few Tigers, as well as top quality Blues, Golds and Rainbows. Many anglers are commenting on the quality of the fish and the great fight they are giving. As usual, a large selection of flies was taking fish with the favourite patterns being Cat’s Whisker, Dancer, Egg, Blob, Cormorant, Diawl Bach, Bloodworm, Buzzer and Hare’s Ear. On the bait pond, where a good number of Golds are still figuring in the catch returns, spinners and power bait took most of the fish. The Fishery is open from 8.00am to 7.00pm every day except for Thursday when we close at 2.30pm. Amongst those doing well on the fly this week were; Frank Barr 3 for 13lb 8oz including 7lb 8oz Brown, and 3 for 8lb, plus 1 C&R Nan Morrison 2 for 8lb 12oz including 5lb 12oz Brown Peter O’Brien 5 for 17lb including 5lb 12oz Brown and 2 Blues Stuart Oliver 2 for 7lb 10oz including 5lb 10oz Brown and a Blue, plus 2 C&R Kevin O’Brien 5 for 17lb including a Gold Calen McLachlan 5 for 15lb including 2 Rainbows around 4lb, 2 Golds and a Blue, plus 2 C&R Danny Doherty 5 for 14lb including a Gold, plus 6 C&R Joe Woods 3 for 10lb including a Gold Kieran Lydon 3 for 9lb including 2 Golds, plus 3 C&R Callum McMillan 3 for 8lb 8oz including a Gold, plus 1 C&R Michael Baxter 3 for 8lb 4oz, plus 2 C&R Eddie McKillop, jnr, 3 for 7lb 12oz, plus 3 C&R including a Tiger Keith Fyffe 3 for 7lb from the Meadow Pond including a Gold and a Blue Willie Nyguist 2 for 7lb 4oz including an overwintered Brown George Watson 2 for 6lb Robert Smith 2 for 6lb Jim Spiers 2 for 5lb 8oz including a Blue and a Gold, plus 2 C&R Peter Reilly caught and released 14 including 4 Golds, a Blue and a Brown Jamie Johnson caught and released 7 John Thomson caught and released 6 Nicky Capavanni caught and released 6 Kimin Smith caught and released 5 David Goss caught and released 5 Bill Henderson caught and released 4 including a Brown estimated at 5lb Robert Philips caught and released 3 including Brown around 7lb 8oz Some of the good bags on the bait pond; Luxley Arthur, on two tickets, 8 for 19lb 4oz including 4lb Rainbow, a Gold and a Tiger Michael McDonald, in two visits, 8 for 18lb including a Gold Nigel Cottrell 3 for 6lb 8oz including 2 Golds Craig Johnson 2 Blues for 4lb 8oz Barry McLaughlin 3 for 8lb Robert Penrith 3 for 6lb 8oz including 2 Golds Andrew Brown 3 for 6lb 4oz including a Gold Eddie and Stewart Baird had 2 each for 7lb 8oz including a Gold each.
21.03.22- to 7.03.22	There was a definite feeling of spring in the air this week with some lovely warm weather and bright sunshine, but there were still some overnight frosts which kept the water temperature around 6oC. Water clarity is excellent, and fish can be seen moving in the top couple of feet of the ponds. Despite the bright sunshine, the fish were generally near the surface of Swanswater and were occasionally being tempted by dry flies, although most were taken on the usual mixture of lures and nymphs. The area from the dam to the boat corner and along the far bank was holding most fish with the overflow also fishing well. Some tremendous Browns, Blues and Tigers are being caught on all three ponds, along with the usual top-quality Rainbows and Golds. Favourite fly patterns included Dancer, Cat’s Whisker, Damsel, Diawl Bach, Cormorant, Buzzer and Bloodworm. On the bait pond, mepps, green or orange power bait, spinners and worms were all taking fish. The Fishery is open from 8.00am to 7.00pm every day except for Thursday when we close at 2.30pm. Amongst those doing well on the fly ponds were; John McLean 4 for 15lb including 7lb 4oz Brown, a Gold and a Blue, plus 2 C&R David Robertson 2 for 9lb including 6lb 4oz Rainbow Stuart Black 4 for 13lb 10oz including 5lb 8oz Rainbow Glen Anderson 2 for 8lb 8oz including 5lb 12oz Brown and a Gold Frank Barr 3 for 11lb 4oz including 5lb 8oz Rainbow, plus 2 C&R and 3 for 8lb, plus 3 C&R Andy Wilson 4 for 13lb 8oz including 5lb Rainbow Calen McLachlan 5 for 13lb including 3 Golds, plus 3 C&R and 3 for 8lb including a Gold and a Blue, plus 3 C&R Danny Doherty 5 for 12lb including 3 Golds and 2 Blues, plus 8 C&R Allan Laing 4 for 11lb 2oz including 2 Golds and 2 Blues Jim McInnes 3 for 10lb 4oz including 4lb Brown, plus 3 C&R Charlie Price 3 for 9lb 12oz, plus 4 C&R David McKay 3 for 9lb 8oz Billy Weir 3 for 9lb including a Gold and a Blue Witold 3 for 8lb 8oz including 2 Browns, plus 3 C&R including 5lb Brown Sandy Donald 2 for 6lb 12oz including a Tiger Barry Lee 2 for 6lb 8oz Steven Cunningham 2 for 6lb including a Blue Nan Morrison 2 for 5lb 4oz including a Gold and a Tiger Bradley Stevenson caught and released 10 Paul Ryder caught and released 10 Robert McColl caught and released 10 Frank Barr caught and released 8 Dale Adams caught and released 7 Mark Anthony caught and released 6 including 3 Golds John Thomson caught and released 6 including a Brown John Duncan caught and released 3 including a Blue estimated at 10lb A selection of the catches on the bait pond included; Iain Fern, on two tickets, 6 for 15lb including 4lb 4oz Rainbow, 2 Browns, 2 Golds and a Tiger Ally Douglas 5lb Rainbow Doug Shepherd 4 for 8lb including 3 Golds William and John Reid shared 10 for 23lb 4oz including 4 Golds and a Blue Steven Devlin 3 for 6lb Robert Couse 2 for 4lb including a Tiger Lee Hunt 4 for 7lb 12oz including 2 Golds and a Blue Jim Plenderleith 4 Golds for 8lb Jordan Anderson 4 for 9lb including a Gold and a Blue Tam Hislop 3 for 6lb including a Gold and a Blue David Livingston 2 for 7lb 12oz Colin Flaws 2 for 3lb 8oz including a Gold Bob, Ross, and Zhao shared 9 for 19lb including 4lb Rainbow, 3 Golds and 2 Blues on one visit and 8 for 13lb 8oz including a Gold on a second visit James Elliott 3 for 6lb Sam Parker 2 for 4lb
14.03.22 to 20.03.22	The start of the brown trout season saw some superb fish being caught this week. The weather was cool for most of the week with some hard overnight frosts and some lovely sunshine at the weekend. When it was overcast the fish were mostly between 2 and 4 feet down, but they went deeper when the sun was at its brightest and they were to be found at the dam and in the far bay. A beautiful, overwintered brown weighing in at 10lb 2oz was the biggest specimen caught this week, and it was returned to fight another day. Several 5lb to 7lb Browns were also landed along with some smaller Blues and Golds. A lovely 9lb Rainbow also features in the catch returns. The usual favourite fly patterns were taking fish including Damsel, Cat’s Whisker, Diawl Bach, Eggs, Buzzer, Ally McCoist, Dancer, Hare’s Ear and Cormorant. On the bait pond, which has also been stocked with Browns, Tigers, Blues, Golds and Rainbows, spinners and power bait were taking most of the fish. The Fishery is open from 8.00am to 5.00pm every day except Thursday when we close at 2.30pm The catch returns speak for themselves this week where those doing well on the fly included; John Stewart 2 for 12lb 8oz including 9lb Rainbow Frank Barr 3 for 13lb including 7lb 8oz Brown, plus 3 C&R Malcolm Miller 2 for 10lb 8oz including 6lb 12oz Brown, plus 2 C&R Callum McMillan 2 for 8lb 8oz including 6lb 8oz Brown Joe Woods 3 for 10lb 8oz incljuidng 5lb 8oz Brown and 2 Tigers Danny Doherty 5 for 17lb including 5lb 12oz Brown and a Tiger, plus 1 C&R Calen McLachlan 5 for 16lb including a Gold Donald McMurchie 5 for 13lb 2oz including 2 Golds John Crattan 5 for 11lb 8oz from the Millpond including 3 Golds Barry Lee 3 for 9lb 8oz including 2 Golds Garry McLachlan 3 for 8lb 8oz including a Blue Lawrence Maguire 2 for 7lb 12oz Tracy Allan 2 for 6lb 4oz from the Millpond including 4lb 4oz Rainbow Caitlyn Allan 2 for 5lb 8oz from the Millpond Steven Stewart 2 for 6lb James McLachlan 2 Golds for 5lb 12oz Rosinski caught and release 17 including several Blues and Golds and a Brown Marcus Tripney caught and released 8 Dale Adams caught and released 8 Gavin Hosie caught and released 6 including 6lb Brown and 3 Golds John Thomson caught and released 6 including a Brown and 4 Golds Neil Shedden caught and released 5 including 3 Golds Stewart Marshall caught and released 3 including a Brown weighed in the net at 10lb 2oz Hans Kane caught and released 10lb Brown and 5lb Rainbow On the bait pond, some of the best bags included John Fern 2 for 5lb 8oz including a Blue Declan Horsburgh 2 for 4lb 4oz Andy Brown 2 for 4lb 2oz Aiden McGuire 2 Tigers for 4lb 6oz Alister Smith 4 for 10lb Doad Cunningham 4 for 7lb 8oz including 2 Golds and a Blue Garry Ruane 4 for 7lb 12oz including 2 Golds C and C McGreevy shared 7 for 13lb 8oz including a Gold and 4 Blues James Elliott 3 for 7lb including a Gold Sam Parker 3 for 6lb 4oz including a Gold Robbie Fletcher 3 for 6lb including a Gold James Wotherspoon 4 for 9lb 8oz Luxley Arthur 3 for 6lb Zhao 3 for 7lb including a Gold Bob 3 for 7lb including a Blue Graeme McCurdie 2 for 5lb including a Gold
07.03.22 to 13.03.22	There was a cold easterly wind for most of the week with some overnight frosts. The water temperature rose from 4oC at the beginning of the week to 6oC at the weekend. Water clarity is excellent, and fish could be seen moving in the top few feet of the water although they were mostly being taken around 3 to 4 feet down. The change in water temperature led to the fish moving from around the dam area over to the far bay and then back again. Some superb looking fish are being caught at present, with Rainbows, Blues and Golds all in top condition. There will be a stocking of Tigers and Browns ready for the start of the season on Tuesday and they are also looking great. The most successful fly patterns this week included Yellow Dancer, Cat’s Whisker, Ally McCoist, Eggs, Hoglouse, Bibio, Damsel and Buzzers. Yellow, brown or green power bait and spinners were taking most of the fish on the bait pond. The Fishery is open from 8.00am to 5.00pm every day except for Thursday when we close at 2.30pm Some of the best bags landed on the fly this week included; Danny Doherty 5 for 22lb 4oz including 9lb 8oz Rainbow and a Gold Stewart Nicholson 6lb 8oz Rainbow Norrie Holms 2 for 8lb including 5lb Rainbow Calen McLachlan 5 for 10lb including 3 Golds, plus 3 C&R; 3 for 10lb 8oz including a Gold, plus 2 C&R; 2 for 6lb David McArthur 4 for 9lb 12oz including a Blue and a Gold Henry Fulton 3 for 10lb 4oz Frank Barr 3 for 10lb, plus 4 C&R Andy Tervit 3 for 9lb including a Gold Jim McInnes 3 for 9lb including a Blue B McInnes 3 for 9lb Donald McMurchy 3 for 8lb Gordon Crawford 2 for 6lb including a Gold Kyle Crossan 2 for 5lb including a Gold Michael Inglis caught and released 9 Stuart Hay caught and released 8 Tim Gellaitry caught and released 7 Rosinski caught and released 6 Calen McLachlan caught and released 6 Jamie Johnson caught and released 5 including 2 Golds and a Blue Kevin Crozier caught and released 4 Kenny Halley caught and released 3 including 7lb Rainbow Amongst those catching on the bait pond were; Dave Senkus 3 for 7lb including a Gold and a Blue Julius Galdigas 3 for 7lb including a Gold James and Tony Donnelly shared 3 for 6lb including a Gold Jiri Uhyrek 2 for 5lb Mark and Fraser Scott shared 2 for 5lb 8oz including a Blue Bob and Zhae shared 5 for 11lb including 2 Golds James Wotherspoon 4 for 8lb Luxely Arthur on two tickets 6 for 13lb including 3 Blues and 2 Golds Graeme McCurdie 2 for 4lb 12oz including a Gold
27.02.22 to 06.03.22	There was some better weather this week with lots of sunny spells and much less wind. Towards the end of the week, there was frost overnight and bright sunshine during the day. On Tuesday, which was March 1st, there was a good rise towards the end of the day and for the next few days fish were seen moving and feeding on the surface and were being caught around 2 to 3 feet down. The combination of bright sun and crystal-clear water at the weekend, sent the fish deeper and they were to be found around 5 feet down. The usual wide variety of flies were catching fish with the favourite patterns including Yellow Dancer, Ally McCoist, Humungus, Black nymph, Diawl Bach, Cormorant, Hares Ear, Black Damsel and Buzzer. On the bait pond yellow, green or pink power bait or spinners were taking most of the fish. Several Rainbows in the 5lb to 6lb range were landed from both Swanswater and the Millpond this week along with some superb Blues and Golds around 2lb to 3lb. The Fishery is open 8.00am to 5.00pm every day except Thursday when we close at 2.30pm Amongst the best bags on the fly ponds were; Joe Malcolmson 4 for 16lb 4oz including 6lb 4oz Rainbow, plus 2 C&R including a Brown Danny Doherty 5 for 16lb 8oz including 6lb 4oz Rainbow and 3 Golds Norrie Holms 6lb Rainbow Calen McLaughlin in three visits, 3 for 11lb 8oz including 6lb Rainbow from the Millpond, 3 for 9lb including a Gold, and 2 for 5lb 4oz Jim Spiers 2 for 8lb 8oz including 5lb 10oz Rainbow, plus 1 C&R Tony Steen 2 for 7lb 4oz including 5lb Rainbow John McEwan 5lb Rainbow Willie Nyguist 5 for 16lb 8oz including a Blue, plus 6 C&R including 3 Golds Les Cooper 4 for 14lb including a Gold Andy Boyle 4 for 9lb from the Millpond including a Blue and a Gold Frank Barr 3 for 11lb 8oz, plus 8 C&R and 3 for 8lb 8oz, plus 9 C&R including 2 Golds Robert Smith 3 for 10lb 8oz plus 2 C&R Robert Rankin 3 for 10lb 4oz including 4lb 2oz Rainbow and a Blue, plus 5 C&R including a Gold Gordon Crawford 3 for 9lb 12oz William Wells 3 for 7lb including a Gold from the small ponds, plus 4 C&R Dale Adams 2 for 5lb 8oz, plus 7 C&R including 4 Golds Willie Smillie 2 for 5lb 4oz including a Blue Robert McColl caught and released 21 in two visits including 2 Golds and a Brown Paul Ryder caught and released 13 in two visits John Thomson caught and released 11 Paul Christie caught and released 10 Marcus Tripney caught and released 9 Jamie Johnson caught and released 7 Graeme Arthur caught and released 5 Rab Cochrane caught and released 5 Those doing well on the bait pond included; Youngster Michael Cummings jnr, 3 for 11lb 10oz including 5lb 12oz Rainbow Logan Gibson 5lb 4oz Rainbow Barry Lee 3 for 7lb 4oz Jiri Uhyrek 3 for 6lb 8oz including 2 Golds Macjek Stefaniak 3 for 6lb 8oz including 2 Golds Jamie McLaughlin 4lb 8oz Rainbow Modris 3 for 5lb 12oz including a Blue Tam Hislop 3 for 6lb 4oz Charlie Cook 2 for 5lb 8oz including a Gold Graeme McCurdie 2 for 4lb 8oz including a Gold
20.02.2022 to 26.02.2022	It was week that saw just about every type of weather – sunshine, overcast, showers, rain, hail, sleet, snow, overnight frosts, and some strong winds – and the fishing was excellent no matter what the conditions were like. The water remained relatively clear all week and water temperature was around 4.5oC. The corner at the boat jetty was the area where most of the fish were being taken for much of the week, with the dam and the island also popular. A variety of lures were attracting fish with the favourite colour being black and green, along with buzzers and some nymphs. On the bait pond spinners and green power bait were taking most of the fish. A good number of Golds featured in the catch returns, particularly from the small ponds, with many anglers commenting on the great quality of all the fish. The Fishery is open from 8.00am to 5.00pm every day except Thursday when we close at 2.30pm Amongst those doing well on the fly ponds were; Danny Doherty 5 for 20lb including 8lb 12oz Rainbow and a Gold Willie Nyguist 4 for 11lb12oz including a Gold Jim Spiers 2 for 8lb 12oz Chris Allan 2 for 6lb 8oz from the Millpond Alex Campbell 2 for 5lb Tracy Allan 2 for 4lb 4oz from the Millpond including a Gold Stuart Hay caught and released 14 Scott Reekie caught and released 10 Marcus Tripney caught and released 7 on one visit and 9 on a second visit David Brooks caught and released 6 including a Rainbow around 12lb Graeme Arthur caught and released 4 Duncan McPherson caught and released 3 On the bait pond; Jiri Uhyrek 2 for 5lb 8oz including a Gold Maarien Geara 2 for 7lb 8oz Robert Allan 2 Golds for 5lb 8oz Doug Shepherd 4 for 10lb including a Gold Fabrizio 3 for 8lb including a Blue and a Gold
14.02.22 to 19.02.22	In a week that saw two named storm batter the country, the weather at the Fishery was not always very conducive to being out and about. Angler numbers were understandably low in the middle of the week but many of those who braved the conditions ended up having some excellent sport. Despite heavy rain and snow, the water remained relatively clear. Fish were to be found in sheltered spots away from the strong winds including the bridge area and against the dam wall. In general, they were around 3 feet down and were taking a variety of green and black or orange lures, buzzers, Diawl Bach, Damsel and blobs. On the bait pond spinners or power bait were taking fish. The fishery is open from 8.00 to 5.00 every day except Thursday when we close at 2.30. Fly anglers doing well this week were; Alan Evans 5 for 12lb 8oz including 4 Golds, plus 5 C&R Robert Watt 3 for 10lb 8oz including a Blue Peter Paterson 3 for 10lb 8oz Frank Barr 3 for 10lb, plus 5 C&R Willie Nyguist 3 for 7lb 12oz including a Gold, plus 3 C&R John Hester 2 for 8lb Charles Devine caught and released 9 Marcus Tripney caught and released 8 Michael Jolly caught and released 8 John McGaughey caught and released 7 including a Rainbow estimated at over 9lb Rosinski caught and released 6 Ryan Smith caught and released 5 Chick McGreevy caught and released 4 Chris Brennan caught and released 4 Mark Anthony caught and released 3 Ian McDonald caught and released 3 Those fishing on the bait pond were; Jiri Uhyrek 3 for 13lb including 6lb Rainbow, 5lb Rainbow and a Gold Fabrizio 3 for 8lb including a Gold David Livingstone and Jamie Purdie 2 for 5lb
07.02.22 TO 13.02.22	It was a cold and often windy week with some heavy showers, sometimes of sleet or snow, and a hard frost on Thursday night leading to some ice on the ponds on Friday morning. The fish were mostly to be found along the far side of the main pond and were sitting around 3 feet down, although on Sunday they were also being caught from the island and around the bridge area. Cormorants, buzzers, okey dokey, blob, egg and black and green lure were the favourite fly patterns this week, with power bait taking most of the fish on the bait pond. The fishery is open from 8.00am to 5.00pm every day except Thursday when we close at 2.30pm The biggest fish of the year to date was landed on Friday when Jim Spiers took 2 for 11lb including 7lb 8oz Rainbow Other fly anglers doing well included; Danny Doherty 5 for 16lb including 2 Golds, plus 4 C&R Donald McMurchy 5 for 15lb 4oz including a Gold Jim McInnes 3 for 9lb 8oz plus 2 C&R Frank Barr 3 for 9lb plus 1 C&R David McArthur 4 for 8lb from the Meadow Pond Barry Lee 3 for 7lb from the small ponds Rosinski caught and released 12 Nigel Muckle caught and released 8 including 2 Golds and a big Brown Marcus Tripney caught and released 7 John Wotherspoon caught and released 7 Malcolm Miller caught and released 7 Chris Hunter caught and released 6 Brian McDonald caught and released 6 Chris Brennan caught and released 5 Derek Russell caught and released 5 Mark Anthony caught and released 4 including 3 Golds Stewart Marshall caught and released 4 Jim Bridges caught and released 4 Ryan Smith caught and released 4 including 2 Golds On the bait pond, where many anglers only managed one fish, those doing best included; Modris Ungurs 3 for 7lb 12oz including 2 Golds and 2 Golds for 5lb William Wells 3 for 9lb 4oz including a Blue and a Gold
04.02.22 to 06.02.22	The Fishery reopened on Friday 4th February after a three-week break and despite cold, stormy weather, anglers and fish were out and active. The very heavy rain on Saturday coloured the water for Sunday morning, but it cleared as the day went on. On Friday and Saturday, the fish were around 3 feet down and many were sheltering around the big tree and in the boat jetty corner of the main pond. On Sunday, the best fishing was to be had in the burn mouth and bridge area as the clean water came into the pond. Black and green lures, black nymphs, buzzers, hoglouse and pink eggs were the favourite fly patterns, with white power bait doing well on the bait pond. The Fishery is open from 8.00am to 5.00pm every day except Thursday when we close at 2.30pm Amongst those taking fish on the fly were; Danny Doherty 4 for 11lb Kyle Crossan 3 for 10lb, plus 1 C&R Nan Morrison 3 for 8lb including a Gold Calen McLachlan 3 Golds for 7lb from the Meadow Pond, plus 3 C&R John Mooney 2 for 7lb John Pearson 2 for 4lb from the Medow Pond Jim Spiers 4lb Rainbow Rosinski caught and released 16 John Butler caught and released 9 Robert McColl caught and released 5 George McKenzie caught and released 3 On the bait pond; James Wotherspoon 2 for 7lb Alanais and Donatas shared 4 for 8lb 4oz Jiri Uhyrek 2 for 4lb 8oz
Update 0n 26th Jan 2022	The Fishery will reopen at 8.00am on 4th February We will be open 8.00am to 5.00pm every day except Thursdays when we close at 2.30pm
03.01.22 to 09.01.22	The week started with wet and windy weather and ended cool, overcast, and drizzly. In between there were some very cold nights with overnight frosts and a little ice on the Meadow Pond on Thursday morning. Many anglers were choosing to catch and release rather than taking fish with almost three times as many fish being returned as killed. The fish were around 4 to 5 feet down for much of the week, although they were a little higher in the water on Sunday, and were to be found near the Dam and along the bank between the boat jetty and the far bay. Blob, Egg pattern, Ally McCoist, Hummungus, Dancer, Cormorant, Buzzer and Bloodworm were the favourite fly patterns, with green or yellow power bait being the most successful on the bait pond. The fish are now going to have a few weeks off as the Fishery is closed for the rest of January. We will reopen at the beginning of February, with the exact date being posted on our Facebook page and website nearer the time. Calen McLachlan, made four visits to the Fishery this week taking bags of 3 for 12lb, plus 2 C&R, 3 for 9lb 4oz, plus 10 C&R, 4 for 10lb 8oz including 2 Golds, plus 4 C&R, and 2 from the Meadow Pond for 4lb 12oz Others doing well on the fly included ; Cameron Brown 4 for 11lb 12oz, plus 4 C&R Danny Doherty 4 for 10lb 8oz including a Gold Andy Tervit 3 for 8lb from the Millpond including 2 Golds Mark Campbell 3 for 8lb Malcolm Miller 2 for 5lb 12oz including a Gold, plus 1 C&R Robert Smith 2 for 5lb 8oz including a Gold, plus 3 C&R Donald McMurchy 2 for 5lb including a Gold Kieron Letford 2 for 5lb from the Millpond Tony Bishop 2 Golds for 4lb from the Millpond Aaron Kirkwood caught and released 13 Alan Kirkham caught and released 10 Charles Devine caught and released 10 Stuart Hay caught and released 9 PJ Morgan caught and released 6 Tony Bishop caught and released 5 Kyle Murray caught and released 5 Stewart Marshall caught and released 4 including 2 Golds Davie MacFarlane caught and released 4 Tim Gelliatry caught and released 4 On the bait pond those doing best included; Kobie King 3 for 8lb 8oz including a Gold Logan Gibson 2 for 4lb 12oz including a Gold Iain Fern 3 for 7lb including 2 Golds John Fern 3 for 7lb Jiri Uhyrek 2 for 4lb 8oz
19.12.21 to 31.12.21	The final two weeks of 2021 produced some excellent fishing in weather that was, at times, unseasonably mild. The week before Christmas was cold, overcast and drizzly and not many anglers were out. From Boxing Day onwards the weather warmed up but also got very wet and windy some days. The fish were spread out all around the main pond and were to be found at various depths depending on weather conditions. The water temperature went from 5.5oC down to 4oC and then back up to 7oC. The usual variety of flies were catching with favourite patterns including Cat’s Whisker, Ally McCoist, Blob, Dancer, Eggs, Cormorant, Damsel, Diawl Bach and Buzzer, with one or two fish also taken on dries when things warmed up a bit. Power bait was taking most of the fish on the bait pond. The “Day After” Charity Competition was held on Monday 27th December. The conditions were excellent and the 19 participants had a good day. 113 fish were caught and released, with almost as many being hooked and lost. The fish were well spread out around the pond and were caught from every one of the 24 platforms in use. At the end of the day, the competition was very close and the final result came down to the fact that the winner caught at least one fish on seven out of his eight pegs. Daniel Shelton finished first with 11 fish for 18 points, first fish landed within 5 minutes of the start, with Malcolm Miller second with 14 fish for 18 points. Stevie Plank, with 12 fish for 17 points, was third. A raffle was also held and a total of £600 was raised for Strathcarron Hospice. Many thanks to all who took part and to those who donated prizes. The Fishery is open from 8.00am to 4.00pm every day this week apart from Thursday when we close at 2.30pm. We will then be taking a short break and the Fishery will be closed from Monday 10th January until the beginning of February. Happy New Year and Tight Lines for 2022 Some of the best bags over the last two weeks included; Brett Glencross 2 for 8lb 4oz including 6lb 4oz Rainbow and a Gold Robert Smith 4 for 11lb 8oz including a Gold, plus 4 C&R Donald McMurchy 4 for 10lb 12oz including a Gold, plus 3 C&R Richard Newton 3 for 10lb 14oz including 4lb 10oz Rainbow Willie Nyguist 3 for 8lb 12oz Callum McMillan, in two visits, 6 for 17lb, plus 3 C&R Stuart Cairns 3 for 7lb 8oz including a Gold David Hamilton 3 for 7lb 8oz Calen McLachlan 3 for 6lb including 2 Golds from the Meadow Pond, plus 4 C&R Craig Faller 2 for 6lb 8oz from the Millpond Eddie McKillop jnr 2 for 6lb 4oz Logan Gibson caught and released 11 Charles Devine caught and released 10 Robert McColl caught and released 10 Graham Clark caught and released 8 Jordan Baxter caught and released 7 Aaron Kirkwood caught and released 6 Stevie Harper caught and released 5 Michael White caught and released 5 Chris Bremen caught and released 5 Jamie McGowan caught and released 4 James McGuire caught and released 4 Graham McLuckie caught and released 4 Kimin Smith caught and released 4 Steven McLuckie caught and released 4 On the bait pond, where power bait was taking most of the fish those doing well included; Graeme McCurdie 2 for 9lb 8oz including 7lb 8oz Gold Scott Paterson 2 for 4lb 8oz Jamie Cassells 4 for 15lb including 6lb 12oz Rainbow John McFadyen 4 for 9lb Stuart Malcolm 4 for 8lb
27.12.21	The annual “Day After” charity competition in aid of Strathcarron Hospice, was held on Monday 27th December. The weather was overcast, calm and relatively mild and, with the fishery having been closed for two days over Christmas, the conditions were excellent for the 19 participants. Things started well with many anglers hooking in to fish within a few minutes of the starting whistle and many more also catching on their first peg. As it was a catch and release competition, the time of the first fish caught was recorded in case of a tie in points. Two points were awarded for the first fish caught on each peg, with one point for any subsequent fish on that peg up to a total of five fish per peg. The fishing continued to go well with bent rods all around the pond. Although there was a bit of a hot spot in the bridge area, fish were caught from each of the 24 platforms in use. With the fish around 3 to 4 feet down, the favourite patterns were blobs, eggs, buzzers, damsels, and dancers. A total of 113 fish were recorded as caught and, with barbless hooks being used, there were a sizable number reported as lost as well. At the end of the day, the competition was very close, and with the fish being well spread out, the final result came down to the fact that the winner caught at least one fish on seven out of his eight pegs and caught his first one within 5 minutes of the competition starting. Daniel Shelton finished first with 11 fish for 18 points, with Malcolm Miller second with 14 fish for 18 points, although he didn’t catch his first one until slightly later. Stevie Plank, with 12 fish for 17 points, was third, and there was a tie for fourth place between Charles Devine (10 fish), Logan Gibson (11 fish) and Robert McColl (10 fish), all on 15 points. The prize for first fish went to Aaron Kirkwood. We would like to thank all those who took part and to those who donated prizes for the competition and the raffle, including Glasgow Angling Centre. A good day was had by all, and everything took place safely out of doors. A total of £600 was raised for Strathcarron Hospice.
12.12.21 to 18.12.21	The week started mild and overcast and ended a good deal cooler and still overcast with fog on Saturday. Water temperature rose from 4oC on Sunday to 7oC on Thursday and Friday before dropping back to 6oC on Saturday. Water clarity remains excellent. The fish were at varying depths throughout the week being much nearer the surface from midweek on as the water temperature rose, with the Golds being very visible just under the surface. The Far Bay and Dam areas were the most productive. Nymphs took the majority of fish this week with a couple of days when nothing was caught on lures! Favourite patterns included Daiwl Bach, Buzzer, Olive nymph, Cormorant, Montana, Snatcher and Damsel. *Fishery opening hours for the coming week are as follows –* *Monday 20th to Wednesday 22nd, 8.00am to 4.00pm* *Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th, 8.00am to 2.30pm* *Christmas Day and Boxing Day, closed* *Monday 27th Charity Fly Competition on Swanswater – small ponds open as normal 8.00am to 4.00pm.* A selection of this week’s catches included; Willie Nyguist 3 for 11lb, including 6lb Rainbow and a Gold Calan McLachlan 3 for 10lb including 6lb Rainbow and a Gold Gordon Crawford 3 for 8lb Donald McMurchy 3 for 7lb 12oz William Wells 3 for 7lb 8oz from the Meadow Pond David Young 2 for 6lb 12oz Callum McMillan 2 for 6lb 8oz Danny Doherty caught and released 12 Stewart Marshall caught and released 11 Stevie Plank caught and released 10 Alan Kirkham caught and released 9 Mark Anthony caught and released 7 John Devine caught and released 6 Neil Shedden caught and released 5 Bill Henderson caught and released 4 Thomas O’Neil caught and released 4 Ryan Smith caught and released 3 Ian Whitfield caught and released 3
05.12.21 to 11.12.21	The fishing was still very good this week, although the cold weather kept a lot of anglers at home. Those who braved the chilly conditions were well rewarded. For much of the week the fish were fairly deep in the water but some days they were surprisingly near the surface, and one angler even had success using a dry fly. The water is still very clear and the fish are visible down to around 2 to 3 feet with the Golds showing up particularly well. Water temperature remained around 4oC all week. The best areas were from the dam to the boats, the far bay, the bridge area and the boats. Favourite fly patterns included Cat’s Whisker, Dancer, Egg, Damsel, Blob, and Buzzer. There were only a couple of anglers fishing on bait this week and they were having success with yellow power bait. The Fishery is open 8.00am to 4.00pm every day except Thursday when we close at 2.30pm. Amongst the best bags taken on the fly were; Willie Nyguist 4 for 13lb 8oz from the Millpond, including 5lb Gold, 4lb 8oz Rainbow and 2 Golds Callum McMillan 3 for 7lb 8oz including a Gold, plus 10 C&R George Johnston 3 Golds for 6lb 8oz from the Meadow Pond, plus 2 Golds C&R, and 3 for 7lb 8oz from the Meadow Pond including a Gold, plus 3 C&R including 2 Golds Ian Munro 3 for 8lb from the small ponds, plus 2 C&R Barry Lee 2 for 5lb 12oz Jim Spiers 2 for 5lb 8oz from the Millpond Willie McFadyen 2 for 5lb 4oz Robert McColl caught and released 12 Josh Moody caught and released 11 Alan Kirkham caught and released 10 Andrew Townsley caught and released 10 John Thomson caught and released 8 Nigel Muckle caught and released 7 Liam Love caught and released 7 Mark Anthony caught and released 4 including a Gold Maciej Stefaniak 3 for 7lb 4oz including a Gold Shane Newsan 2 for 4lb Those who have entered the charity competition on 27th December are reminded that entry money must be paid before Monday 20th December.

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