Loch Brecbowie
Galloway Forest Park, Scotland
This is a very fishy looking loch but on the day we fished it we only managed two small trout. The weather being favou ...
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Loch Bradan
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.
Moderate 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.
Large
Larger lakes with good spawning often contain lots of smaller trout. Smaller lakes with limited spawning can produce larger trout.
Loch Bradan, situated on the headwaters of the River Girvan in the Carrick Forest, extends 2 miles in length and ¾ of a mile in width. It is stocked with brown trout averaging 8 to 12 ounces, though larger fish exceeding 3 pounds are occasionally caught.
There's bank fishing only, with strong winds or even gales, often creates the best fishing conditions, with fish typically taken close to shore, especially in the southwest bay.
Loch Doon
Galloway Forest Park, Scotland
Loch Doon, situated at the source of the River Doon, is Ayrshire's largest water body, stretching 6 miles long and up to ...