Regulations

Strictly conventional fly fishing with artificial fly only - no bubble floats, spinning, bait fishing or trolling (including 'trailing' flies from a boat).
Single hooks only, no larger than size 10 (standard or longshank) - no doubles, tandems or trebles allowed and barbless or de-barbed hooks should be used if intending to return fish to the water.
Trolling is strictly forbidden.
Fishing with one rod only at any one time, but additional rods may be carried 'tackled up' ready for use.
Rod permits and bag limits are not transferable and rod sharing is not allowed.
Day Session Limit: 4 fish per rod (March 15th to Nov. 30th).
Evening Session Limit: 3 fish per rod (April 12th to August 31st). No 'double limits' are allowed and fishing must stop when limit taken. Occasional unharmed fish may be returned to the water subject to careful handling and providing the basic limit has not already been taken. Any fish to be kept must be dispatched humanely with a priest.
12" minimum takeable size - all undersized fish should be returned carefully to the water.
Fishing times are between 9 a.m. and dusk.
No competition fishing allowed.
Anglers are asked to record the individual weights of all fish caught (in the book provided). If no fish caught please record a 'nil' return.

Notices

Conventional anchors are not allowed, but mud weights (and drogues on request) are provided. These should be dropped 'end on', so that they plunge vertically into the mud, to ensure a firm anchorage.
When the air compressor is running (for summer aeration/destratification) fishing is not allowed inside the buoyed area surrounding the 'Venturator'
Access is restricted to the car park and fishing area.
Landing is only permitted at the Boathouse and Jetties.
Please keep clear of the floating cages, etc.
Anglers are expected to treat the boats and equipment with care - studded waders should not be worn in the boats or fishing hut. The boats must not be 'beached'. .
Please do not throw anything into the loch - litter (including cigarette ends and matches), nylon waste, etc., should be left in the boats or bins.
Fish should not be gutted or cleaned in the loch.
Please use the toilet facilities provided.
Anglers are advised not to stand up in the boats.
Deep wading in chest waders is not allowed.
Anglers are asked to keep a 'polite' distance apart and not to start fishing close to others unless specifically invited to do so - similarly, make as little noise and disturbance as possible.
Anglers are requested to use balanced tackle and not to use finer nylon than necessary (4 lbs B.S. should be regarded as a minimum for most purposes).
Children must be accompanied by an adult and only permit holders are allowed on the fishery.
Dogs are allowed only at the discretion of the management and must be kept out of the water.
Swimming, camping, picnic parties, fi res, radios, pleasure boating, sailing craft, engines and firearms, etc., are not allowed.
In the interests of good fishing the owners request information regarding any abuse of the rules or facilities provided.
In the event of strong winds anglers are advised to check conditions at the fishery by 'phoning before leaving home.

Conditions

No responsibility is accepted for any accident or injury to persons visiting the fishery or for loss or damage to their property.
Anglers are liable to pay the replacement cost of any equipment lost or damaged.
The management reserve the right to refuse or terminate admission to the fi shery at any time without giving reasons.