Fishing and a peaceful environment go hand in rod in the Trossachs Scotland. There is a range of fishing opportunities from fishing on established and well stocked lochs such as Loch Venachar and the Lake of Monteith (Scotland's only lake) through to buying a fishing permit and finding your own little piece of fishing heaven on one of the many secluded lochs and rivers throughout the Trossachs National Park.

The Forestry Commission is primarily responsible for the maintenance of the lochs and rivers in the Trossachs. Fishing permits can be bought from many local outlets suchs as shops, garages and Post Offices. However, if you prefer to hire boats and equipment there are many lochs to fish on such as Loch Venachar, Loch Ard or Lake of Menteith where they will include a fishing permit for your fishing adventure. 

Simon and Carole Cranefield, of the The Pier Tea Room, Stronachlachar, at the west end of Loch Katrine, have taken the bold step to secure the fishing making this fabulous loch available to anglers once more. 6 Coulam 15 boats with electric motors are now available for hire to individuals, groups or clubs, more will follow as demand grows. 
 

Who wouldn’t want to spend some time drifting on these pristine waters fishing the fly for some of the most stunning, hard fighting trout you will ever encounter? Test fishing has produced fish averaging about three quarters of a pound. Using fish finder technology it has been shown that the loch holds a healthy population of fish including pike, ferox and char.

Simon is now taking booking for the loch, clubs are more than welcome. The Tearoom can cater for you whether you want a snack or something more substantial. A place to relax for lunch and plan tactics before you head out to a new destination.

Fishing on Loch Ard

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If you wish to fish on Loch Ard by boat then you should visit Go Country at Forest Hills Watersports Centre.  Here you can purchase fishing permits or hire a boat and all your fishing equipment.

Fishing at the Lake of Menteith

Set in the Trossachs, amidst magnificent scenery where Highland meets Lowland, the 700-acre Lake of Menteith is a well regarded rainbow and brown trout fishery in The Trossachs Scotland and is reputed to be the best location for fly fishing for rainbow and brown trout in Central Scotland. The Lake of Mentieth is Scotland's only "Lake" and has the popular visitor attraction Inchmahone Priory located on one of the islands in the lake. Boats hire is available for day or evening sessions. Click here for more details on fishing at The Lake of Menteith.