“Goldenloch Fishery” Report / Blog 2023
Contact Details: john@john-nicol.co.uk 01337840355 / 07968006367.
Loch Conditions: Secchi Disk Clarity is 8ft, Temperature: at 3ft is now 15.30 degrees.
Outside Air is 21.4 degrees, wind is East
03/09/2023 Sunday
Another toughish week at the Goldenloch, why you may ask, it is pretty obvious that the fish aren’t eating that much just now, well not during the day that is, the dissolved oxygen level in the loch is 17 ppm which is superb, the water temperature is creeping up now at 18 degrees, which is acceptable, however the weed is beginning to become a nuisance again, so weed pulling starts tomorrow, this time it will be pretty easy to sort it out, people are catching fish, maybe not as many as they would like but there are plenty in the water and clients can see them, however finding a fly that they are interested in ain’t so easy, just been down to the loch for a natter, George Duff a Sunday regular says he thinks it is different today, not long fishing he has had two on hopper flies, I have also been harvesting my poppy seeds and they are now everywhere as it would seem that they explode slightly when they get warm and dry, allowing the wee seeds to get everywhere, so today the fishing is picking up or so it would seem a message from Ryan Allen himself a Goldenloch beginner “ Thanks John. Myself and Reuben landed 15 fish in 3 hours. Nothing from 15.30 till around 18.30 then bang. 3 rainbows and the rest perch. Our record is 6 fish in a day 🤣 chuffed is an understatement 👍 “ he is one of many these past few days, John Cowie fishing with his dad, John had 8 Bob had one all on Nymphs and they both lost many, Rod Thaw had 7 rainbow plus 4 Perch, Michael Fairweather getting 2, Andrew Carnegie and tom Scott 10 to the boat all returned, Ian Graham 15 trout plus 5 Perch 1 trout at over 5lbs, John Bashford 3, Kevin Dickson 4 trout 13 Perch, Karl Cooke 3 trout 3 Perch, John Wison 4 returned, Colin Dow 1, Mike Stone 1, the PDC Wellbeing group had a good turnout on Thursday ( International Awareness Day ) and with their usual Bar B Que and snacks a great day was had by all, Llyod on 5 crunchers, John on 2 all returned, nice to see Philp Cechia name in the book 1 returned, again nice to see Sandy Band Back however only 1 caught, as dis Colin Hay, but Leslie Mitchell and Francis had 5 fish 3 trout and 2 percy Perch.
Fly Fishing is a Pastime, it is not only relaxing, but also rewarding, come to the “Goldenloch” enjoy your Hobby to the max, no stress, only tranquil surroundings abundant wildlife, great fish, Brown, Blues and Rainbows, you will not be disappointed. Phone 01337840355 or 07968006367 ask for John or look up Postcode KY14 6HZ