The Trossachs and Loch Lomond are the perfect place for a good fishing experience. There are lots of Lochs and Rivers with a range of different fish such as trout, salmon, pike perch and more. On some of the Lochs you can rent a boat and there are also angling shops in some towns and villages where you can purchase the equipment you need. Below you can see a list of all Lochs and Rivers that are good for fishing. Loch Lomond and the Trossachs offer everything for a great fishing experience one could think of. There is no better way to relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

Loch & RiverTownsFishRestrictionsSeasonPermits
Loch AchrayAbrfoyle, Callander, Brig o’ TurkSea trout, pike perch and salmonFly fishing from boatMarch 15 till Oct 6thJames Bayne Fishing Shop Tel: 01877 330218
Forestry Commission Aberfoyle Tel: 01877 382 383
David Marshall Lodge Aberfoyle Tel: 01877 382258
Post Office Aberfoyle Tel: 01877 382231
Aberfoyle Motors: Tel: 01877 382231
Tigh Mor Tel: 01877 332 800
Loch ArdKinlochard, AberfoylePike perch, brown troutBank and boat allowedMarch 15 till Oct 6th

James Bayne Fishing Shop Tel: 01877 330218
The Forest Hills Hotel Tel: 01877 382277
Go Country Watersports: Tel: 01877 387750
Ledard Farm Tel: 01877 387219
David Marshall Lodge Aberfoyle Tel: 01877 382258
Post Office Aberfoyle Tel: 01877 382231

Loch ArkletStronachlacher, Kinlochard, InversnaidBrown troutFly fishing from boat only.March 15 till Oct 6th

Loch Katrine Fisheries Tel: 01877 386374 (also boat hire)
M Meikle: Tel: 0850 558869 or 01786 841692

Loch ChonKinlochard, AberfoyleBrown trout, pike perchFishing from bank only

Brown Trout: March 15 till Oct 6th
Perch and pike: All year

Portnellen Luxury Lodges Tel: 05241 8000
Dochart Estates Tel: 01838 300315

Loch DochartCrianlarichCoarse, salmon (residents only)Fly fishing only

Salmon: March 15 till Oct 15th

Brown Trout: March 16 till Oct 15th

Queen Elizabeth Forest Park Tel: 01877 382258
Portnellen Luxury Lodges Tel: 05241 8000
Aberfoyle Motors Tel: 01877 382231
David Marshall Lodge Aberfoyle Tel: 01877 382258
Post Office Aberfoyle: Tel: 01877 382231

Loch DoineBalquhidderSalmon, brown trout, sea trout, arctic charFrom shore

Salmon: Feb 1st till Oct 31st
Trout: March 15 till Oct 6th

J. Baynes Fishing Tackle Tel: 01877 330 218
Loch DrunkieAberfoyle, Brig o’ TurkBrown troutBank fishing onlyMarch 15 till Oct 6thQueen Elisabeth Forest Park Tel: 01877 382 258
Loch Earn

Lochearnhead, St Fillans

Brown trout, rainbow troutFrom boat and bankMarch 15 till Oct 6th

Drummond Estate Tel: 01567 830400
Loch Earn Caravan Park Tel: 01764 685270
Lochearnhead Post Office Tel: 01567 830201

Loch GoilLochgoilheadTrout, salmonFrom boat and bankall yearLochgoilhead Post Office Tel: 01301 703201
Loch KatrineAberfoyle, Callander, Brig o’ TurkBrown troutFly fishing from boat.March 15 till Oct 6thLoch Katrine Fisheries Tel: 01877 386374
Loch LomondLuss, Rowardennan, Balmaha, Inverbeg, Tarbet, Inversnaid, Ardlui, Inveruglas, Arden, BallochSalmon, Sea Trout, brown trout, rainbow trout, pike perch, roach, chub, and dacefrom boat and bank, no Sunday fishing

Brown Trout: March 15 till Oct 6th
Sea trout: May 1st till Oct 31st
Salmon: Feb 11 till Oct 31st

Loch Lomond Angling Improvement Tel: 0141 781154
MacFarlane & Son Tel: 01360 870214
Inverbeg Holiday Park Tel: 01436 860267
Ardlui Hotel Tel: 01301 704243

Loch LongArrocharCod, whiting, plaice, mackerel, skate, wrasse, pollack, spurdogfrom boat and bank, no salmon and sea trout fishing

March 15 till Oct 6th
Salmon: Feb 11 till Oct 31st

Coylet Inn Tel: 01369 840425
Lake of MenteithAberfoyle, Port of MenteithRainbow troutFly fishing from boat onlyMarch 15 – Oct 6th

Queen Elizabeth Forest Park Tel: 01877 382258
Lake of Menteith Fisheries Tel: 01877 385664

Loch LubnaigCallander, StrathyreBrown trout, char, salmon, perchFishing from shore

Salmon: Feb 1st till Oct 31st
Trout: Marh 15 till Oct 6th

J Bayne Tackle Shop Callander Tel: 01877 33021
Strathyre Post Office Tel: 01877 384275
Aberfoyle Motors Tel: 01877 382231
David Marshall Lodge Aberfoyle Tel: 01877 382258

Loch IubhairCrianlarichBrown trout, salmonFrom shore

Trout: March 15 till Oct 6th
Salmon: Feb 1st till Oct 31st

Portnellan Lodges Tel: 01838 300284
Loch VenacharCallanderPike perch, trout, salmonBank and boat fishing

Salmon: Feb 1st till Oct 31st
Trout: March 15 till Oct 6th

Trossachs Leisure in Callander Tel: 01877 330011
Post Office Aberfoyle Tel: 01877 382231
David Marshall Lodge Aberfoyle Tel: 01877 382258

Loch VoilBalquhidderSalmon, brown trout, sea trout, arctic charFrom shore

Salmon: Feb 1st till Oct 31st
Trout: March 15 till Oct 6th

Permits: J. Baynes Fishing Tackle Tel: 01877 330 218
Kings House Hotel Tel: 01877 384646
Lochearnhead Post Office Tel: 01567 830201
Mrs Catriona Oldham Tel: 01877 384 219

Glen Finglas ReservoirBrig o’ Turk, CallanderBrown troutFrom boat onlyMarch 15 till Oct 6thGlen Finglas Fishing Club Tel: 01355261771
Loch TayKillinSalmon, brown troutFrom boat

Salmon: Feb 1st till Oct 31st
Trout: March 15 till Oct 6th

Taymouth Angling Club, Kenmore Tel: 01887 830765
River AllanStirlingSalmon, troutFly fishing

Salmon: Feb 1st till Oct 31st
Trout: March 15 till Oct 6th

Dunblane Post Office Tel: 01786 825317
River BalvaigBalquhidder, StrathyreBrown trout, salmonFrom shore

Salmon: Feb 1st till Oct 31st
Trout: March 15 till Oct 6th

James Bayne, Callander Tel: 01877 330218
Gartnafuaran Farm Tel: 01877 384221
Kingshouse Hotel Tel: 01877 384646

River DochartKillin, CrianlarichPike perch, roach, salmonFrom shore

Salmon: Feb 1st till Oct 31st
Trout: March 15 till Oct 6th

Ben More Lodge Hotel Tel: 01838 300210
River EarnLochearnhead, St Fillans, CrieffTrout, salmonFrom shore

Salmon: Feb 1st till Oct 31st
Trout: March 15 till Oct 6th

Crieff Tourist Information Office Tel: 01764 652578
River EndrickBalfron, DrymenSalmon, sea trout, brown trout, pike perch, chub, dace, roach, gudgeon and breamFrom shore

Salmon: Feb 1st till Oct 31st
Trout: March 15 till Oct 6th

Balloch Information Centre Tel: 08707 200607
River ForthKinlochard, Aberfoyle, StirlingSamon, sea troutFrom shore

Salmon: Feb 1st till Oct 31st
Trout: March 15 till Oct 6th

Stirling Concil Fisheries Tel: 01786 442932