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Fishing has an established tradition
within the Pentlands for decades. Five reservoirs within the park permit
fishing and are managed by private clubs, organisations or individuals.
For detail of fishing in the Pentland and across the Lothians please use
the link below: Trout
and Salmon fishing in Scotland, Edinburgh and the Lothians. Glencorse reservoir on the Midlothian side, in one of the most spectacular glens in the hills. Dooks Fisheries manage the boat fishing on the reservoir which is stocked with rainbow, blue and brown trout. The season is from 12th March to the 30th October. A new season ticket is available for 2005. Booking for boats for Monday through Friday is preferable. Limited parking is available at the reservoir for anglers only. Over 300,000 people walk up the Glen Road annually and traffic must be kept to a minimum to avoid accidents. For full details of fishing at Glencorse contact Dooks Fisheries, Glencorse & Clubbiedean Reservoirs Tel: 0131 333 2693/4265 Mobile: 07050 325803 E-mail: dook@fairleyh.freeserve.co.uk Website: Dooks Fisheries, Glencorse & Clubbiedean Reservoirs Loganlea Reservoir is located at the far end of the Glen road, beyond Glencorse reservoir and is operated between 1st March and 30th November by Mr Jack. Both bank and boat fishing are available for rainbows and browns. The facilities include a café for anglers, tackle for sale and tuition. For more information contact Mr Alex Jack 14 Sherwood Loan Bonnyrigg Tel: 01968 676 329 Clubbiedean reservoir is situated 1 mile south of Colinton, up Woodhall Road then left into Bonaly Road, passing Torduff reservoir and then go through the wooden gate up to Clubbiedean. It is one of the smaller reservoirs in the hills, but offers fly fishing only, by boat for rainbow and blue trout. Bank fishing is available for disabled anglers off the recently constructed accessible jetty. Limited parking is available next to the reservoir, and there are no toilet or indoor facilities. The season operates from 12th March to the 30th October. Dook Fisheries,who also manage Glencorse, operate the fishery. For permit and other details contact Dooks Fisheries Glencorse & Clubbiedean Reservoirs Tel: 0131 333 2693/4265 Mobile: 07050 325803 E-mail: dook@fairleyh.freeserve.co.uk Website: Dooks Fisheries, Glencorse & Clubbiedean Reservoirs Harlaw and Threipmuir reservoirs are on the North Western side of the hills, surrounded by small pockets of woodlands, grazing and farmland. A car park is located a short distance away, and the Harlaw Ranger base and visitor centre is adjacent. Malleny Angling Association hold the bank fishing rights to Harlaw reservoir and to the north bank of Threipmuir reservoir - from the fishing hut to the west, eastwards to the Black Springs,a distance of approximately 1.5 miles. The reservoirs are stocked with rainbow trout. The Association was formed in 2001 to manage this fishery under a lease from Rosebery Estates. The Association has 100 members with an additional 10 season permit holders. Day permits are available to visiting anglers and are obtainable from the Post Office, 3 Main Street, Balerno. The fishing season for both waters starts on the 1st April each year and closes on Threipmuir on the 30th September and on Harlaw on the 31st October. For further details about fly fishing at Harlaw check out the Malleny Angling Associations website. Harperigg reservoir is to the far west of the Regional Park, with the fishing rights shared between bank owners. Fishing has now resumed at Harperrig. The reservoir has been stocked with Brown Trout up to 2.5lbs in weight to supplement the wild population. Boat and bank fishing are both available. Tackle can be hired on site and fly-casting lessons can be booked. Permits are available from Harperigg Fisheries Ltd. Please phone 07904 085975 or 0771 594802 or 07786 390577 for details. |
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