Gartmorn Dam Fishery
Located within Gartmorn Dam Country Park, you can experience first class angling for brown and rainbow trout, at this well stocked 167 acre water.
Bank angling is permitted around the shoreline, this compliments the nine boats which can accommodate from one to three people, giving access to most areas of the water.
Now a recognised "Troutmaster" water, we are participating in the 2008 Troutmaster Competition. 2008 also sees the start of our second season of our "Back to Brown Trout" programme.
2008 Prices
Season Permits (1st April - 4th October):
Full Price: £236.60 Access to Leisure: £166.40
Day Angling Permits:
Per Day session: £9.10 Access to Leisure: £6.40 (Junior Under 16): £4.55
Boat Permits:
Per Day session: £8.25 extra. All boats come with an outboard motor and must be pre-booked. Under 18's must be accompanied by an adult angler.
Information
- The season is open from 1st April - 4th October
- Opening Time: 9.00am - sunset (closing time displayed in Visitor Centre)
- Fly fishing only from the boats (nine boats)
- Fly and spinning from the bank (maxiumum spinner size 3 inches)
- Bait fishing from the headwall (no rod rests, rod in hand at all times)
- Various competitions throughout the year
- Check notice board for up-to-date weather/water/fly information
- Staff always on hand to give assistance
- First aid available from Fishery staff
- Drinks and snacks available
- Toilets
- Free parking
- Follow the Country Code
- Please report any damage or hazards to Fishery staff or Rangers Service
Contact the Fishery
For information on the Fishery or any other aspect of the country park, please telephone us at the Visitor Centre on 01259 214319.
Where to find us
Book a boat today for the new season at Gartmorn Dam. We offer excellent value for money, with no price increase for the 2008 season.
This will be the third year of the "Back to Brown Trout" policy. The last two seasons have seen a massive shift from 6% to 57% of fish caught in favour of brown trout.
Fishery Report
TROUTMASTER WATER 2008
9 October 2008
The staff at Gartmorn Dam would like to thank all anglers for their custom in what has been a very successful season. Over 85% of fish taken this year have been brown trout with many in the 2lb-5lb range. On a high note, senior angler Willie Snaddon did it again on the final day of the season, landing a 5lb 4oz brown trout. Willie has been our most consistent angler this season with good catch returns on almost every outing.
The best of the rest on the final day:
F Thomson 4lb brown, B Davidson 3lb 11oz rainbow, R Lillie 3 for 4lb 8oz browns, S Sangster 3 for 5lb 4oz browns heaviest 3lb 2oz, F McKeown 2lb brown, D Cullens 6 for 8lb 4oz browns, C Drummond 4lb 12oz rainbow, A Pitcairn 2lb rainbow, D Blane 2lb 8oz brown, H McLennan 2lb 6oz brown.
You will be glad to know the keepers are now working hard in preparation for next year and hope to see you all again on opening day 1st April 2009. Boat bookings are now being taken from clubs and individuals for next season.
For further information contact the Visitors Centre on 01259 214319.
Contact information
For further information about this page please contact:
Facilities Co-ordinator, Leisure Services
Sauchie CAP, 42-48 Main Street, Sauchie, FK10 3JY
Tel: 01259 727740 / 450000 Fax: 01259 727750
Email: leisure_info@clacks.gov.uk
Or use the on-line contact form.