Welcome to The Lake
The Lake of Menteith is Scotland’s only natural lake and is internationally renowned for the quality of trout fishing and its rare Lowland beauty with the the Highland hills as a backdrop. It is the main venue for National Trout Fly Fishing Championships and is situated 20 minutes west of Stirling and under an hour from Glasgow or Edinburgh. The 700 acre water is stocked with top quality rainbow and brown trout which are reared on site by the company. Fishing is boat only from our fleet of 36 well maintained fifteen foot boats which are supplied with an outboard engine, oars, net and a drogue.
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ANYBODY WANTING FRESH TROUT TOMORROW 5.30pm or Friday? Please get in touch and we will be happy to provide/donate to individuals or restaurants/hotels. National Angling Heat taking place and we are struggling to find homes for the fish so please feed your neighbours if you are taking part. Am eating it once or twice a week as it is the best in terms of sustainability and quality. The wild garlic mayonaisse was excellent. Tonight it’s a quiche.
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aberfoyle community fridge also taking 15?
The boys that fish for skate would take them if there going to waste be worth putting a post on Shore fishing for skate page
Well done guys,let’s not let it go to waste.
I could take few if that's OK?
We’ll take 8 please Quint if thats ok.
Cheers
Hi I've just been and asked 4 elderly neighbours, if ok I'll take 10 if possible 👍
Please could I have 6.
Water temperature is up 2 or 3 C to 12.5C in the last week and the fish are on the move.
FARIO MENTEITH BOAT LEAGUE STARTS IN TWO WEEKS and runs from 8th May to 7th Aug with a 6pm start time. The winner is the angler with the fewest points over 9 of the 14 heats (1pt being given for first place etc). This friendly competition is designed to test the experienced angler and to introduce the improvers to the more skilled hands and the scene. Boat anglers are randomly allocated and the comp is fished to scottish club rules (more info at www.menteith-fisheries.co.uk). All entry money (£25) goes to the prizes or charity. The competition is very generously sponsored by Fario Flys with the winner of each heat (or the best from who hasn’t won a heat) getting a box of 20 flies of their selection. 2nd placed (or best of who has not won 2nd place before ) gets a free night entry from the Lake. We would like to thank FARIO FLYS for their contribution to this competition and to the fly fishing scene in general. Pictured above is Last Years Winner Robbie Gibson with a decent fish from the weekend. PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO TAKE PART!!!
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Was out yesterday, quite challenging, we managed 17 to the boat, hairy hole, tods, bank of reeds, mostly to fab and buzzer, couple on the bung and a couple on a cat, floater or 3ft midge tip. Did lose 4 fish in the dries, just kept spitting the hook at the net, but not really on the dries as such, wind only slight but changing direction all day along with a lot of bright spells. Fish in great condition and don't like coming to the boat🤣🎣
Didn't try deep or any snakes etc which probably would have picked a few fish up. Just great to be out with my pal Steven Bett and enjoy a day afloat.
The lake hosted the annual Police Sport UK Community Tri-Match last Thursday.
9 teams competed for the trophy. These were a mixture of Police, Royal Navy, Military Veterans along with other local teams.
2 days of practice found that there were plenty of fish spread throughout the lake. The match day saw some rain showers and a strengthening wind but it could have been worse.
The anglers retained their first 2 fish which were weighed with no cap for large fish. A further 12 fish could then be returned, each being awarded 2lbs before a time bonus would be added.
Top rod on the day was Brian Carnegie of the British Police team. He managed to bag up by 1330hrs giving him a total bag of 36lbs.
The British Police Team narrowly pipped Lintrathen FFC for first place. It seeems that the foundations of "Fortress Menteith" may be being rebuilt.
Biggest fish weighed in was a rainbow of 7lbs 13ozs caught by Kenny Finlayson of Gartmore AC. This was one of many over 5lbs.
The 72 rods landed 553 fish, giving a rod average of 7.7. The 141 fish weighed had a total of 376lbs 1ozs.
The anglers were provided with a curry after the match and raffle was held which raised funds for the Erskine Veterans Charity.
Fish were caught in a number of areas including Gateside Bay, Road Shore and along the reeds from The Butts to Tod Hole.
Thanks to all who attended.
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Many thanks again for the invitation Calum. A very friendly and particularly well organised competition. The Curry just enhanced the whole experience! Thanks to all 👏👏
Brilliant three days and good craic 🎣
Cracking 3 days fishing. Great curry.
Excellent well run event, thanks for the invite!
Special thanks to Quint and the guys for looking after us. Thank you Calum for inviting us. Great to meet old friends and make new ones
Great 3 days and cracking bunch of guys. Thanks Calum.
Congratulations 🥂
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The Lake fishing is boat only and the venue is popular for dry fly and buzzer fishing, the quality of the stocked and resident trout – and its very large pike. The low lying nature of the Lake and its irregular shape makes for an interesting drift, where shelter is easily found on windy days.
Our large fishery cabin contains a tackle shop and reception area with refreshments available – a great place to relax and discuss your day with fellow fishermen.
For the non-fisherman the area has lots to offer with walking, cycling, shopping and restaurants all within 20 minutes drive, the Lake of Menteith Hotel is next door and on the largest of the Lake’s three islands is the impressive and peaceful ruin of the 13th century Inchmahome Priory and the remains of the Earl of Menteith’s Castle on Inch Talla. The Lake is designated a site of Special Scientific Interest due to the exceptional flora and fauna.
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