Clatteringshaws Loch
Galloway Forest Park, Scotland
Clatteringshaws Loch, created in the 1930s as part of the Doon Hydroelectric scheme, provides bank fishing for brown tro ...
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Lillie’s Loch
Water managed by Galloway Forest Park
Type
Lake
Species
Brown trout
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.
Low shoreline complexity
A lake with a high shoreline complexity will have numerous bays, points and peninsulas.
Mid elevation
Lakes at a higher altitude can take longer to warm up during the season and may not fish well until summer.
Very small
Larger lakes with good spawning often contain lots of smaller trout. Smaller lakes with limited spawning can produce larger trout.
Lillies Loch is a very small freshwater lake located in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. It is generally shallow with low alkalinity and is situated at mid altitude.
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 ...