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a stunning loch
Galloway Forest Park, Scotland

Loch Bradan

water managed by Galloway Forest Park

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Low alkalinity Shallow Moderate shoreline complexity Mid elevation Large
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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.

  • Galloway Forest Park, Scotland
  • Lake
  • Brown trout

Permission & Tickets

Tickets can be purchased from Forestry Commission, Creebridge, Newton Stewart, Wigtownshire, tel: 01671 402420

Waters nearby

Waters within 5 miles of Loch Bradan

Loch Brecbowie
Galloway Forest Park, Scotland
1

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Loch Doon
Galloway Forest Park, Scotland
2

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  • lake
  • Arctic charr, Brown trout, and Perch