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 & River | Towns | Fish | Restrictions | Season | Permits |
Loch Achray | Abrfoyle, Callander, Brig o’ Turk | Sea trout, pike perch and salmon | Fly fishing from boat | March 15 till Oct 6th | James 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 Ard | Kinlochard, Aberfoyle | Pike perch, brown trout | Bank and boat allowed | March 15 till Oct 6th | James Bayne Fishing Shop Tel: 01877 330218 |
Loch Arklet | Stronachlacher, Kinlochard, Inversnaid | Brown trout | Fly fishing from boat only. | March 15 till Oct 6th | Loch Katrine Fisheries Tel: 01877 386374 (also boat hire) |
Loch Chon | Kinlochard, Aberfoyle | Brown trout, pike perch | Fishing from bank only | Brown Trout: March 15 till Oct 6th | Portnellen Luxury Lodges Tel: 05241 8000 |
Loch Dochart | Crianlarich | Coarse, 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 |
Loch Doine | Balquhidder | Salmon, brown trout, sea trout, arctic char | From shore | Salmon: Feb 1st till Oct 31st | J. Baynes Fishing Tackle Tel: 01877 330 218 |
Loch Drunkie | Aberfoyle, Brig o’ Turk | Brown trout | Bank fishing only | March 15 till Oct 6th | Queen Elisabeth Forest Park Tel: 01877 382 258 |
Loch Earn | Lochearnhead, St Fillans | Brown trout, rainbow trout | From boat and bank | March 15 till Oct 6th | Drummond Estate Tel: 01567 830400 |
Loch Goil | Lochgoilhead | Trout, salmon | From boat and bank | all year | Lochgoilhead Post Office Tel: 01301 703201 |
Loch Katrine | Aberfoyle, Callander, Brig o’ Turk | Brown trout | Fly fishing from boat. | March 15 till Oct 6th | Loch Katrine Fisheries Tel: 01877 386374 |
Loch Lomond | Luss, Rowardennan, Balmaha, Inverbeg, Tarbet, Inversnaid, Ardlui, Inveruglas, Arden, Balloch | Salmon, Sea Trout, brown trout, rainbow trout, pike perch, roach, chub, and dace | from boat and bank, no Sunday fishing | Brown Trout: March 15 till Oct 6th | Loch Lomond Angling Improvement Tel: 0141 781154 |
Loch Long | Arrochar | Cod, whiting, plaice, mackerel, skate, wrasse, pollack, spurdog | from boat and bank, no salmon and sea trout fishing | March 15 till Oct 6th | Coylet Inn Tel: 01369 840425 |
Lake of Menteith | Aberfoyle, Port of Menteith | Rainbow trout | Fly fishing from boat only | March 15 – Oct 6th | Queen Elizabeth Forest Park Tel: 01877 382258 |
Loch Lubnaig | Callander, Strathyre | Brown trout, char, salmon, perch | Fishing from shore | Salmon: Feb 1st till Oct 31st | J Bayne Tackle Shop Callander Tel: 01877 33021 |
Loch Iubhair | Crianlarich | Brown trout, salmon | From shore | Trout: March 15 till Oct 6th | Portnellan Lodges Tel: 01838 300284 |
Loch Venachar | Callander | Pike perch, trout, salmon | Bank and boat fishing | Salmon: Feb 1st till Oct 31st | Trossachs Leisure in Callander Tel: 01877 330011 |
Loch Voil | Balquhidder | Salmon, brown trout, sea trout, arctic char | From shore | Salmon: Feb 1st till Oct 31st | Permits: J. Baynes Fishing Tackle Tel: 01877 330 218 |
Glen Finglas Reservoir | Brig o’ Turk, Callander | Brown trout | From boat only | March 15 till Oct 6th | Glen Finglas Fishing Club Tel: 01355261771 |
Loch Tay | Killin | Salmon, brown trout | From boat | Salmon: Feb 1st till Oct 31st | Taymouth Angling Club, Kenmore Tel: 01887 830765 |
River Allan | Stirling | Salmon, trout | Fly fishing | Salmon: Feb 1st till Oct 31st | Dunblane Post Office Tel: 01786 825317 |
River Balvaig | Balquhidder, Strathyre | Brown trout, salmon | From shore | Salmon: Feb 1st till Oct 31st | James Bayne, Callander Tel: 01877 330218 |
River Dochart | Killin, Crianlarich | Pike perch, roach, salmon | From shore | Salmon: Feb 1st till Oct 31st | Ben More Lodge Hotel Tel: 01838 300210 |
River Earn | Lochearnhead, St Fillans, Crieff | Trout, salmon | From shore | Salmon: Feb 1st till Oct 31st | Crieff Tourist Information Office Tel: 01764 652578 |
River Endrick | Balfron, Drymen | Salmon, sea trout, brown trout, pike perch, chub, dace, roach, gudgeon and bream | From shore | Salmon: Feb 1st till Oct 31st | Balloch Information Centre Tel: 08707 200607 |
River Forth | Kinlochard, Aberfoyle, Stirling | Samon, sea trout | From shore | Salmon: Feb 1st till Oct 31st | Stirling Concil Fisheries Tel: 01786 442932 |