Applegarth Activities, Fishing

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Fishing…on the Annan

Applegarth House is, as you might expect, handily situated on the banks of the Applegarth Beat on the River Annan. Our fishing guests love the fact that they can take a short stroll to flick a fly.

The Annan has always been regarded as an excellent Salmon and Sea Trout river. As is the case with all Scottish rivers, the numbers have declined. However, there is still every chance to catch these fabulous fish. Countering this wane of Salmon and Sea Trout, The Annan is seeing an exciting resurgence of Brown Trout (some as big as 4-5 lbs) and Grayling.

The 64 km (nearly 40 miles) length of the Annan offers a wide variety of beats in beautiful countryside. We can arrange a local guide for the Applegarth Beat and guides elsewhere – see link below.

Fishing…on Castle Loch

Castle Loch is Scotland’s leading specimen coarse fishery and is located in a serene nature reserve.

It boasts some of the UKs best bream, carp, tench and pike fishing.

The lochs’ wildlife and scenery are outstanding and a superb venue for bird watching. There is a path allowing people to walk the full way round the loch.

The fishery has a team of fully qualified professional Angling Coaches.

For the best information on fishing the River Annan look at the Fish Annan Blog which publishes the latest angling news and reports: https://fishannan.wordpress.com

For further details and obtaining permits check out FishPal: https://www.fishpal.com/search/fisheries/in/annan

For expert guidance of the river and advice: annanguiding@outlook.com

And for Castle Loch coarse Fishery: https://castlelochfishery.co.uk

We have a secure building to store rods and other gear for your convenience.

Kirk Loch

CASTLE LOCH

Fishing on the Annan

An upper river brown trout

Fishing on the Annan

Covering a rising trout at Lochbrow on the Applegarth Beat

Fishing on the Annan

A 5 lb brown trout from the upper river

Fishing on the Annan

An early season brown trout from Applegarth Beat

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