Gartmorn Dam Fishery
Located within Gartmorn Dam Country Park, you can experience first class angling for brown and rainbow trout, at this well stocked 167 acre water.
Bank angling is permitted around the shoreline, this compliments the nine boats which can accommodate from one to three people, giving access to most areas of the water.
Now a recognised "Troutmaster" water, we are participating in the 2009 Troutmaster Competition.
2009 also sees the start of our fourth season of our "Back to Brown Trout" programme. The last three seasons have seen a massive shift from 6% to 57% of fish caught in favour of brown trout.
2009 Prices
| Category | Cost £ |
|---|---|
| Full price | 231.60 |
| Access to Leisure | 162.90 |
| Junior (under 16) - 3 month Permit | 57.90 |
| Category | Cost £ |
|---|---|
| Full price | 8.95 |
| Access to Leisure | 6.30 |
| Junior (under 16) - all day 6 fish limit | 4.50 |
| Junior (under 16) - 9.00 am - 6.00 pm 3 fish limit | 1.00 |
Boat Permits
Book a boat today for the new season at Gartmorn Dam. We offer excellent value for money, with no price increase for the 2009 season.
- Per Day session: £8.10 extra
- All boats come with an outboard motor and must be pre-booked.
- Under 18's must be accompanied by an adult angler.
Information
- The season is open from 1st April - 4th October
- Opening Time: 9.00am - sunset (closing time displayed in Visitor Centre)
- Fly fishing only from the boats (nine boats)
- Fly and spinning from the bank (maxiumum spinner size 3 inches)
- Bait fishing from the headwall (no rod rests, rod in hand at all times)
- Various competitions throughout the year
- Check notice board for up-to-date weather/water/fly information
- Staff always on hand to give assistance
- First aid available from Fishery staff
- Drinks and snacks available
- Toilets
- Free parking
- Follow the Country Code
- Please report any damage or hazards to Fishery staff or Rangers Service
Fishery Report - 29/06/09
Fish are still active in the surface layer but if the forecasters are proved correct and we have a heatwave then be prepared to go deeper. Caddis larvae, shrimp and water boatmen are abundant in our water so give the imitative patterns a try and you may well be rewarded with a good basket.
Fly patterns proving successful have included Wickhams Fancy, Blae n Black, Cock y Bhondy, Pheasant Tail Nymph, Hares Ear, Diawl Bach, Cinnamon and Gold, Olive Nymph, Soldier Palmer and Damsel Nymphs.
If you are unsure of anything concerning tackle, fly pattern, method or which area to fish then please feel free to consult our fishery keepers who will be happy to help.
Catch returns :-
W Snaddon 9 Brown all returned, D. Lawson 3 Brown 4lb 12oz, J Daniels 1 Brown 1 Rainbow 2lb 10oz, I Petrie 2 Brown 3lb 14oz, D Love 3 Brown 2 Rainbow 7lb 6oz, N Adamson 2 Rainbow 2lb 8oz, G Dodd 1 Rainbow 1lb 2oz, R Sykes 1 Brown 2 Rainbow 2lb 14oz, N Henderson 1 Brown 1lb 6oz, I Galloway 1 Brown 1lb 10oz, G McNeil 1 Brown 1 Rainbow 2lb 14oz, D Barton 2 Brown 3lb 10oz, A Pitcairn 4 Brown 4lb 13oz, S McGraw 2 Brown 3lb 0oz, B Baird 2 Brown 2lb 0oz, B Dempsey 3 Brown returned, D Lamb 11 Brown all returned, R Drysdale 8 Brown 1 Rainbow all returned.
Contact the Fishery
For information on the Fishery or any other aspect of the country park, please telephone us at the Visitor Centre on 01259 214319.
Where to find us
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Facilities Co-ordinator, Leisure Services
Alva Library, 153 West Stirling Street, Alva, FK12 5EL
Tel: 01259 727750 / 450000
Email: leisure@clacks.gov.uk
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