The Goldenloch Fishery” Report / Blog 2024
Loch Conditions: Secchi is 5ft Temperature:    at 3ft is now 14 degrees. Water Clarity:    is get a greenish tinge
Outside Air:        is 18 degrees Feels Like:           17 degrees Wind is:               W 02/06/2024

Some lads doing really well, however the sudden bright sun has brought on an blanket algae bloom, its mostly confined to one area and will be easily sorted, it has brought on the fishing, providing a place for flies to hatch and land also in giving cover / shelter for the fish, however it is really annoying what would help me is a wind, Scott and Myself pulled a lot of weed from the front of the jetties lots of fish moving however, I took the twins down to the loch for a wee fish and Torrin went straight onto a jetty, while I was togging up Serrin with a lifejacket, she of course after getting all ready to fish then needed a Pee, meanwhile Torrin caught a 8 inch Perch, he was so excited he showed his sister and as perch are prickly she got a fright and then ran for the house (Bless Her) Fishing trip over, she thinks the loch is full of biting fish, anyways lads doing well are M Fairweather 10+, A Waterson 8 + 1 Perch, Rod Thaw 15 on crunchers, Ali Radhi 6, Niel Rarity 2, Colin Hay Eve 9 using a blue/black buzzer, B Kemp3, sandy Band 4,P Hayes 3, During the week cold wind and rain spoiled things, C Young and his Grandson didn’t catch anything, so here’s hoping the weather stays good, I was posted a really nice compliment the other day something that is a rarity these days I am so pleased with it I have added it to my post, to-days pictures are by local lad John McRobbie         

Fly Fishing @ the “Goldenloch” for trout with a home tied Fly, is one the nicest ways to relax the body and the brain, time and time again clients say how relaxing and peaceful fishing here is, a day’s fishing is something to look forward too, many people say a bad day fishing is better than a day at work.

The Goldenloch Fishery” Report / Blog 2024
Loch Conditions: Secchi is 8ft Temperature:    at 3ft is now 12 degrees. Water Clarity:    is approx 90%
Outside Air:        is 19 degrees Feels Like:           15 degrees Wind is:               W 19/05/2024

Was a reasonable weekend, it turned out great for anglers and the numbers caught per angler were good, but the numbers fishing were disappointing, I am not sure why, perhaps it’s the lack of monster fish, or the ability to win a prize, whatever it is we seem to lacking in something, however happy faces with feel good factors are definitely aplenty, yesterday saw a huge amount of low pressure over central Scotland but the fishing was still goodish, Brian Kemp first time out this year had 3 on dry flies, Pete Hayes had 3, Sandy Band on 4, Rod Thaw 15 using crunchers, Ali Rahdi 6, Neil Parity 2, Michael Fairweather 15, Colin Hay (hi There) didn’t know he was here, had 9, A Waterson 8, Micheal Fairweather 10, George Duff says he lost count a dozen or more all on dry flies, George has been coming here for years and he loves his fishing always catches due to perseverance he Wrote “Great days fishing Thanks again” currently waiting on new pistons and bits for my mower. Disaster today I laid my phone down on the digger track then stupidly forgot about it till I drove forward Oops.

Fly Fishing @ the “Goldenloch” for trout with a home tied Fly, is one the nicest ways to relax the body and the brain, time and time again clients say how relaxing and peaceful fishing here is, a day’s fishing is something to look forward too, many people say a bad day fishing is better than a day at work.

The Goldenloch Fishery” Report / Blog 2024
Loch Conditions: Secchi is 8ft Temperature:    at 3ft is now 7.9 degrees. Water Clarity:    is approx 85%
Outside Air:        is 14 degrees Feels Like:           10 degrees Wind is:               West 12/05/2024

Just when you think that things are getting brighter, better, more akin with normal, it all goes wrong, or in my language, Tits up, firstly my Lawn mower, it had a wee fall in the loch last year ( courtesy of my grandson racing his brothers quadbike ), anyways I thought all was well, continuing to use it, alas water had got into the engine, small cavities, plus the oil tank, well rust had got to certain parts which I suppose is like cancer to an engine, the result is a complete rebuilt, as a new second hand mower is out the question, and now to crown it all, { Blanket Algae } is back, after a break of some years, it’s the horrible stuff that floats on the surface, it can spread like a wildfire, I remember being told a sq m of it can produce billions of spores daily, it loves bright hot sunlight, the fish love it due to the shelter it gives on these hot sunny days, it’s great for insects as well, anglers hate the stuff, the fishing has been pretty good though lately, with most getting really good catches, quite a few no shows which is really annoying, phoning to book boats and then not turning up, it is really frustrating, only this week a guy phoned on Wednesday, Mr Thomas, booking 3 boats saying it was for his father, a couple of friends and two brothers, for the whole day on Saturday, he sounded completely genuine he wanted equipment plus a coach, I told him I couldn’t get a coach at such short notice, anyway the day arrived, guess what they didn’t turn up, the thing is people say get a deposit, to do that I need my card reader which I don’t keep on me, but this sort of behaviour spoils it for others that make phone bookings, making a phone booking and absolutely turning up was Willie Watson complete with a couple of Oak trees for the Lochside, Willie then went on to fish his comment was, “ Hi John, Just for your blog, A wonderful day on the Goldenloch today.18 fish all caught on the dry fly. Fish rising all day long.” Others having great days were Dave Wilson, Rod Thaw, Michale Fairweather all catching  good numbers of fish, George Duff, Methil, also doing well on emergers and dries, John Cowie 5 returned, Sandy Band on 4, Roy Kelly having a good day on 8, Alec Cuthbert had 3 returned + a couple of Perch, and an old favourite Willie Pride needing a fishing break had 4, in all its been a good week, But angler numbers are down this year, mostly due I think to the country’s economic climate, however young people are still wanting to go Fly fishing only this week a young lad turned up, and I fitted him up with a rod, reel a line and flies and off he went on a nights fishing, back the next day and then back again this time catching 8 fish, boy was he happy, all from stuff given to me by you, when you buy yet more new equipment, PLEASE I am asking for your old fishing stuff, I am now short on reels, lines and flies at this moment, I can honestly say I have gifted over 100+ sets of rods reels and 1000s of flies + boxes, loads of other stuff full fishing fly tying sets you name it, I can find a home for it, by the way everything that is donated is well appreciated. Most of the excellent Pictures this week are by Steve Nomad Ayemad, his talent is awesome.      

Fly Fishing is for Fun and always will be, forget your woes and problems go Fly Fishing @ the “Goldenloch” for trout, some with a home tied Fly, is one the nicest ways to relax the body and the brain, time and time again clients say how relaxing and peaceful fishing here is, a day’s fishing is something to look forward too, many people say a bad day fishing is better than a day at work.

“The Goldenloch Fishery” Report / Blog 2024
Loch Conditions: Secchi is 8ft Temperature:    at 3ft is now 6.6 degrees. Water Clarity:    is approx 92%
Outside Air:        is 11 degrees Feels Like:           8 degrees Wind is:               North East 01/05/2024

The first of May was I up early washing my face in the May Dew, Naw I didnae make it, for the first time in years we both slept in a wee voice said what time is it and I looked at my phone it was 8. 05, jesus how did that happen, looking out the window it was a heavy mist, which must have dulled out the traffic noise, anyways it is cold, bitter cold, I don’t expect many anglers out on a day like today, but April has been because of the weather extremely disappointing, I saw somewhere someone posting about the high cost of going fishing, we haven’t changed our price this year it is for 2024, day tickets are staying the same, basically we have one ticket, Catch and Release and it is £20, it’s up to you the angler how long you stay, up to a max of 8 hours, however for those that want a fish for the pot, Catch and Release plus a fish it is £28, Anglers wishing to kill extra fish will be charged at £8.00 per fish. These prices are for Boat or Bank, you decide or if boats are available, you can mix and match, however taking a boat and then tying it up at a jetty, this is not allowed unless you are camping. Pictures today are Jock on point surrounded by rising fish, Swan on a new nest under the willow tree, and a picture of the decreasing water level, first time since October 2023, that the water has stopped running over the overflow, lots of osprey’s this week I believe it £60 up north to be allowed to photograph them.

Fly Fishing @ the “Goldenloch” for trout with a home tied Fly, is one the nicest ways to relax the body and the brain, time and time again clients say how relaxing and peaceful fishing here is, a day’s fishing is something to look forward too, many people say a bad day fishing is better than a day at work.

“Goldenloch Fishery” Report / Blog 2024
Loch Conditions: Secchi is 2.5 Temperature: at 3ft is now 6 degrees. Water Clarity: is clear
Outside Air: is 12 degrees Feels Like: 6.degrees Wind is: E 22/04/2024

Saturday was a brilliant day with lots of anglers here, all catching lots of fish, thank goodness, after the last couple of weeks of constant cold winds and wet days, which were making the fishing really tough, but this year is now turning into a crazy season, some days are busy and others with no one about, but this has been a bitter cold few weeks weather wise, when watching the weather forecasts on the TV it is noticeable the jet stream is much further up than other years, also that there is a much bigger areas of high and low pressure spots, high pressure at this time of year can be really cold, and they are slow to move, the only really good thing is, that fish feed while high pressure is present. Sandy Fairfoul, Newburgh, returned 2, the following lads all returned 20+, A Morgan, A Cuthbert, Michael Fairweather, D Wilson, Rod Thaw, Scott Fraser, with Richard Mc Cleary getting 2, Sandy Band on 15, hopefully this next week will get better, if anyone has some extra reels that they don’t need, please we could use them as the coming few months see some beginners coming and we like if they can afford their own to give them a rod and reel.  

Fly Fishing @ the “Goldenloch” for trout with a home tied Fly, is one the nicest ways to relax the body and the brain, time and time again clients say how relaxing and peaceful fishing here is, a day’s fishing is something to look forward too, many people say a bad day fishing is better than a day at work.