Lillie’s Loch
Galloway Forest Park, Scotland
Lillies Loch is a very small freshwater lake located in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. It is generally shallow with lo ...
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Clatteringshaws Loch
Water managed by Galloway Forest Park
Type
Lake
Species
Brown trout and Perch
Low alkalinity
High alkalinity indicates water fertility and can signal the presence of larger trout. Fish in alkaline waters have a wider variety of invertebrates to feed on.
Shallow
The depth of a lake has significant impacts on its ecology. Reduced heat and light in deep lakes inhibit algal growth.
Moderate shoreline complexity
A lake with a high shoreline complexity will have numerous bays, points and peninsulas.
Low elevation
Lakes at a higher altitude can take longer to warm up during the season and may not fish well until summer.
Large
Larger lakes with good spawning often contain lots of smaller trout. Smaller lakes with limited spawning can produce larger trout.
Clatteringshaws Loch, created in the 1930s as part of the Doon Hydroelectric scheme, provides bank fishing for brown trout, pike, and perch, with an average trout weight of about 10 ounces. Wading is not recommended, because of fluctuating water levels, and the most productive spots are the northern end of the loch and the wide bay near The King’s Stone, with wind direction being a crucial factor in fishing success.
Loch Dee
Galloway Forest Park, Scotland
Like the other lochs in the Galloway National Park, Loch Dee suffered from the effects of acid rain and the fallout from ...