The A to Z of Where to Fish For Wild Brown Trout in the Lochs of Scotland, Scottish Borders
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Coldingham Loch | Hass Loch | Headshaw Loch | Loch of Lowes | St Marys Loch
Coldingham Loch
Situated just outside the village of Coldingham near St Abbs Head this loch is a gem. Consisting of 22 acres Coldingham loch looks perfectly natural but I believe it was man made many hundreds of years ago by monks from the nearby abbey. The loch is stocked with browns, blues and rainbows produced on site and has a reputation for producing big trout.
The loch is fertile, consequently it provides masses of food for the fish which grow on well. The season is from March to November for blues and rainbows. There are restrictions on the number of rods, 20 to the 9 boats and 14 on the mile of bank fishing. Its a long time since I fished Coldingham but I do have fond memories of the loch not least of which is the day when fishing a deep sunk fly my rod tip disappeared into the water as some leviathan smashed my 6lb cast, unforgettable! Call 018907 71270 for further information, bookings and prices .
Hass Loch
5 miles from Jedburgh, run by Jedforest AA, rainbows to 10lbs and brown trout, facilities suitable for persons with disabilities. Permits from Jedburgh Swimming Pool call 01835 863430 or go to their web site on www.jedforest-angling.co.uk Permits cost £12 per session and £18 for adult and junior (3 fish limit then C & R, all brown trout to be returned).
Headshaw Loch
Selkirk, 17 acres with brown trout and rainbows, bank and boat, call 01450 376809.
Loch of Lowes
run by St Marys Loch AC, boat (no outboards for hire byo up to 5HP) and bank fishing. Permits from the H Brown the Keeper, call 01361 883466 or 01750 42243.
St Marys Loch
run by St Marys Loch AC, boat (no outboards for hire byo up to 5HP) and bank fishing. Permits from the H Brown the Keeper, call 01361 883466 or 01750 42243, cost £16 for the season and £5 for the day, reductions for under 16's and OAPs
