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a stunning loch
Galloway Forest Park, Scotland

Clatteringshaws Loch

water managed by Galloway Forest Park

Directions
Low alkalinity Shallow Moderate shoreline complexity Low elevation Large
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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, although larger fish are available. Because of fluctuating water levels, wading is not recommended, 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.

  • Galloway Forest Park, Scotland
  • Lake
  • Brown trout and Perch

Permission & Tickets

Permission isn't required for lochs situated high up in the Galloway National Park.

If you are uncertain, please contact the Forestry Commission Scotland.

Please be aware that this is a natural resource and is still recovering from the effects of acidification. Remember to try and do your bit and return the fish to the water unharmed.

Waters nearby

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2

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