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It definitely wasn’t a week for the fair weather fisher! Thankfully the miserable weather did not deter the hardened anglers and we have seen some amazing sport here at Burnhouse.

With daddy season in full swing, it’s not hard to imagine what the top fly this week was and it gave anglers the rush of the surface take. For the majority of the week, the fish have been just under the surface, spurring excitement when the larger fish are feeding. One gentleman said, “it was like torpedos were travelling across the water!”

FISH OF THE WEEK- This week’s top spot goes to one of our regulars IAN DON who landed a 13lb rainbow caught using a Greenwell’s spider. Well done, Ian!

FLIES OF THE WEEK- This week’s top flies were the daddy, Kate McLaren, spiders and the yellow dancer. Other successful flies were a pink squirmy worm, yellow lure, damsels, sedge, Ally McCoist, Daiwl Bach, hot head damsel, Greenwell’s spider, hot head humongous, silver humongous, black gnat, beetle and a blue flash dancer.

EDDIE HUNT weighed in 1 for 3lb caught using a Daiwl bach on a floating line.

GRAHAM LEITCH weighed in 1 for 5lb 8oz caught using a daddy on a floating line.

JIM ANDERSON JNR safely returned 3 stunning rainbows weighing 10lb 8oz, 9lb 5oz and 8lb 7oz caught using a yellow dancer and a hothead damsel on a floating line with a fast retrieve.

IAN DON had a very memorable evening safely returning a fin perfect 13lb rainbow caught using a Greenwell’s spider on a floating line. He then went on to net another beauty weighing 8lb 5oz caught using a yellow dancer also on a floating line. Later in the week he safely returned a 10lb rainbow caught using a pink squirmy worm static under a bung. What a week Ian!

ALLAN DOWNIE was ecstatic with his evening session safely returning 3 rainbows all over 7lb caught using a hot head silver humongous on a floating line. Later losing this fly to “a monstrous fish” he played this fish for over 10 minutes and he didn’t get a chance to see it, it stayed strong and deep. “The one that got away“ it’s still there awaiting your next visit.

IAN McDONALD safely returned 1 caught using a black gnat on a floating line.

DOUGIE CRAWFORD weighed in 1 rainbow for 7lb 4oz caught using a daddy on a floating line.

ALAN HASTIE thoroughly enjoyed his day safely returning 5 caught using a daddy and a beetle on a floating line. What a day Alan well done.

BRIAN McGREGOR safely returned an 8lb 5oz rainbow caught using a black spider on a floating line. “What a beautiful fish and a memorable fight”.

JIM ANDERSON SNR safely returned an 8lb 3oz rainbow caught using a silver humongous on a floating line. The humongous proving to be Jims go to fly at the moment.

JACK THOMSON after an “epic” fight safely returned a 10lb 7oz rainbow caught using a Kate McLaren on a floating line.

JAMES McINTYRE weighed in 1 rainbow for 7lb 10oz caught using a spider on a floating line.

GEOFF APPLETON safely returned 2 rainbows both estimated to be around 5-6lb caught using a yellow lure on a floating line.

KYE GOLDIE safely returned 1 blue caught using a Kate McLaren on a floating line.

ALEX BANATINE safely returned an 8lb rainbow caught using a daddy on a floating line.

COLIN MARSHALL safely returned 1 rainbow caught using a damsel on a floating line.

ROBERT TAYLOR safely returned 2 rainbows one weighing 9lb caught using a daddy on a floating line.

STUART McINTOSH safely returned 1 caught using a sedge on a floating line.

ROBERT RANKIN went home with a sore arm after the fight he got from 2 9lb rainbows! Both were caught using an Ally McCoist on a floating line. “I’ll be back!” Glad to hear it Robert we look forward to your next visit.

JONNO McDONALD safely returned 3 rainbows 2 weighing 8lb and the other 3lb, the smaller putting up as good a fight as the big guys! All 3 were caught using a blue flash dancer on a floating line.

There were some pretty impressive fish caught this week and I have heard tales of even bigger from our anglers; one gentleman, in particular, caught 2 for 25lb however we don’t have it down on our records so unfortunately, we can’t put a name to this outstanding catch. Please check in with us on your departure so we can keep a good record of the fish caught and your experience with us.

Thank you to all of our anglers this week, we look forward to seeing you again.

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The flat calms and torrential rainfall this week proved to be to the advantage of the fish. However, the difficult conditions did not disappoint. Anglers were left in a state of awe at the mirror-like water reflecting the picturesque surroundings, stunning sunsets and the deer playing in and around the water.

FISH OF THE WEEK- The top spot is shared by MICHAEL JOLLY and JIM ANDERSON both catching 11lb rainbows. Well done guys!
FLIES OF THE WEEK- The too 3 flies were Kate McLaren and Daiwl Bachs. Other successful flies were a grey owl, buzzers, black & blue fritz, cats whisker, black zonker, black ant, cutthroat cat, mini yellow dancer, humongous and cinnamon & gold.

JORDAN DUNCAN safely returned 3 rainbows caught using a Kate McLaren, black & blue fritz and a cats whisker on a floating line.
MICHAEL JOLLY safely returned a stunning 11lb rainbow caught using a daiwl bach on a floating line.
ALAN MEEK safely returned 2 caught using a grey owl and a buzzer on a floating line.
GORDON COLLEY “had his best ever days fishing” safely returning 3 rainbows all over 8lb caught using a black zonker.
DAVIE GARTSHAW safely returned 2 rainbows caught using a black ant and a Kate McLaren on a floating line. The biggest one weighing 8lb gave him a fight that made his arm ache afterwards.
EITHAN PARROTT safely returned a stunning blue caught using a cutthroat cat on an intermediate line.
GRAHAM LEITH safely returned a 7lb rainbow caught using a daddy on a floating line.
JIM ANDERSON JNR safely returned an 11lb rainbow caught using a mini yellow dancer on a floating line.
JIM ANDERSON SNR safely returned an 8lb rainbow caught using a silver humongous on a floating line.
MAY ANDERSON safely returned 4 rainbows caught using a Kate McLaren and cinnamon & gold on a floating line. The biggest weighing 12lb.

There is an abundance of daddies, spiders, buzzers, pin fry and sticklebacks in and on the water at the moment. Worth stocking up on those imitations before your next visit.

Thank you to all of our anglers this week, we look forward to seeing you again.

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This “summer” the easterly wind has been predominant –  a great headache for anglers because when mixed with strong sunshine fishing becomes a challenge! Despite this, we have still had a week that has seen some impressive fish being landed and anglers P.Bs being smashed! It is a great achievement to not only net a fish in challenging conditions but to look at the net and think “this nets not going to be big enough!” The combination of quality fish and tranquil surroundings have had some of our first-time visitors leaving with smiles on their faces and an eagerness to return. This is why we have so many regulars, there’s something that little bit more special about Burnhouse – even on a bad day when the fishing is hard, the wildlife and atmosphere surrounding our picturesque Lochan relax the mind and soul.

FISH OF THE WEEK- This week’s top spot is shared not just by name but by very impressive fish ALLAN MEEK & ALLAN DOWNIE both netting 15lb rainbows! Well done to both Allans!

FLIES OF THE WEEK – This week’s top 3 flies were Kate McLaren, Daiwl bach and buzzers. Other successful flies were the boobie, Klink hammer, Peter Ross, black rabbit, black fritz, white wotsit, yellow dog nobler, humpy, green & yellow cormorant, orange wotsit and orange snatcher.

JIMMY JONES weighed in 1 fish for 2lb 7oz caught using a Kate McLaren on a floating line.

THOMAS WATT safely released a stunning 10lb rainbow caught using a boobie on a floating line.

LARRY FINDLAY “what a great day I’ve had, I won’t forget this one, I’m so glad I came!” he safely returned 3 caught using a Klink hammer on a floating line. His catch included a blue estimated to be around 8lb “I seen the big mouth engulf my fly and I knew this was going to be a good fish and fight.” It was great to hear your feedback Larry and we are chuffed you had a great day.

ALLAN DOWNIE had a very memorable evening netting 3lb, 9lb & 15lb rainbows caught using a Peter Ross and Kate McLaren on a floating line.

GRAHAM LEITCH weighed in 1 for 2lb 11oz caught using a cdc buzzer on a floating line. It was a hard day but Graham a first-timer to Burnhouse soaked in that relaxing atmosphere and thoroughly enjoyed his day. Thank you for your feedback Graham we look forward to seeing you again.

JIM MARSHALL after an incredible fight broke his P.B netting a rainbow for 11.5lb caught using a Kate McLaren on a floating line. We are delighted for you, Jim!

ALAN MEEK on a day when most struggled safely returned 3 including a hefty 15lb rainbow caught using a Daiwl bach & black rabbit on a floating line.

IAN HEPBURN weighed in 2 fish for an impressive 13lb 4oz caught using a Daiwl bach and a black Fritz on a floating line. Well done Ian.

GEOFF APPLETON safely returned 2 caught using a white wotsit and a yellow dog nobler on a floating line.

PAUL ROE weighed in 1 for 2lb caught using a bumpy on a floating line.

DAVID DUNNE was delighted with his first visit to Burnhouse “I’d have had such a great time even if I didn’t catch what a beautiful place!” David caught his P.B rainbow weighing 6lb and in perfect condition.

MAY ANDERSON safely returned 5 caught using a Kate McLaren and orange snatcher on a floating line.

JONNO McDONALD safely returned 1 caught using an orange wotsit.

WEE ROSE safely returned 1 caught using a buzzer on a floating line.

Hope the weather will be more favorable to us next week.

A big thank you to all of our anglers, we look forward to seeing you again.

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Despite the challenging variable weather, Burnhouse has seen some good sport this week with many of our anglers beating their P.B! Our hard fighting fish giving them a fight to remember and something to brag about.

During the gruelling task of weeding (which seen May look like “Swamp Thing” for 3 days) we got a chance to have a good look at the tiny creatures that inhabit our water. There is an abundance of pin fry, sticklebacks, damsel nymphs, hoppers, spiders, water boatmen and beetles in Burnhouse at the moment. Before your next visit, it may be a good idea to have a look through your boxes and check for those imitations.

FLIES OF THE WEEK – This week’s top 5 flies were millennium bugs, hares ear, orange eggs, black & green fritz and damsel nymphs. Other successful flies were orange blobs, olive nymph, daddies, hot head olive dancer, woolly bugger, fab, orange snatcher, Donny Mac lure, yellow cheek buzzer, Ally McCoist, silver humongous, damsel, damsel nymph, cutthroat damsel, Kate McLaren, silver cormorant and a green Montana nymph.

FISH OF THE WEEK-  Caught by DOUGIE CRAWFORD, weighing 14lb – smashed his P.B! When Dougie saw the size of the fish he was shocked and said “think I need a bigger net!”. Well done, what an impressive catch!

DEREK LEIPER weighed in 1 for 2lb 4oz caught using a damsel nymph on a floating line.

IAN DON safely returned 3 rainbows including one at 7lb caught using an orange blob on a floating line and slow retrieve.

DEAN RITCHIE weighed in 1 rainbow for 8lb caught using a hares ear on a floating line.

DAVID LAKE safely returned on rainbow weighing 10lb caught using an olive nymph on a floating line.

DOUGIE CRAWFORD had a very memorable day safely returning 2 rainbows weighing 14lb & 10lb both caught using a daddy.

JONNO McDONALD safely returned 2 rainbows weighing 7lb & 3lb caught using an orange dancer on a floating line and an orange egg static under a bung.

DOUGLAS BRYSON had a great day with 6 to the net, 3 double figure fish, 2 around 6lb and a brownie caught using a hot head olive dancer and a woolly bugger on a floating line. Well done Douglas!

STUART MCINTOSH safely returned 2 including one at around 7lb caught using a fab and a millennium bug on a floating line.

TOBY ROUGHTON was ecstatic with his days fishing beating his P.B not just once but 3 TIMES! He safely returned 3 stunning rainbows 2 weighing 8lb and one at 9lb 11oz caught using an orange snatcher and a Donny Mac lure. I suspect we will be seeing you soon on the hunt for your 1st double!

JOHN BOYLE safely returned one estimated to be around 5lb caught fishing static using an orange egg under a bung.

GEOFFREY DIXON safely returned a stunning 10lb rainbow caught using a yellow cheeked buzzer on a floating line.

BILLY CARSON safely returned 1 rainbow caught using a millennium bug static under a bung.

JORDAN DUNCAN had a fantastic day netting 4 fish including 3 rainbows 10lb, 7.5lb & 5lb and one brownie, caught using an Ally McCoist, silver humongous and black & green fritz all on a floating line.

JIM ANDERSON had an incredible fight from his 8lb rainbow which took his line right back to the end of his backing twice! He caught this fish using a damsel on a floating line with a quick retrieve.

STEVIE VANCE safely returned a very impressive 10lb 9oz rainbow caught using a black & green fritz. He was trembling with delight after netting his new P.B trout and his wee happy face just made my day! Well done Stevie!

KEVIN WILSON from the Donald MacDonald (Donny Mac) charity safely returned a stunning 8lb rainbow caught using a damsel nymph on a floating line. If you are in the need of some new flies it’s worth heading over to the charity website www.donnaymac.co.uk they sell a range of flies and clothing; all profits go to the MacMillan cancer support charity. Such a great cause, keep up the great work guys!

IAN BRYSON safely returned a beautiful brown trout caught on a cutthroat cat.

JIMMY JONES weighed in 1 rainbow for 2lb 5oz caught using a Kate McLaren on a floating line.

ROBERT GRANGER safely returned a brown trout caught using a millennium bug on a floating line.

MAY ANDERSON safely returned 6 rainbows and 2 brown trout caught using a hares ear, damsel nymph, silver cormorant, green Montana nymph and a whisky fly all on a floating line.

Thank you to our visitors from the Stillwater Trout Fishing Facebook page and to the rest of our anglers this week, it’s been a great week and we look forward to seeing you again.

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Another week of thunderstorms and high pressure, fish feel the difference in barometric pressure and makes it hard to catch. On Friday evening we saw a spectacular lightning display above the Lochan. Stunning to see but more than a little dangerous for the hardened fishermen who were braving the rain but had to down their rods and run for cover to the cabin. Thankfully, the forecast for the week ahead is more settled and we should start to see the fishing improve.

FISH OF THE WEEK – JONNO MCDONALD netted a beautifully coloured 9lb 9oz rainbow caught on a Dennis the menace buzzer on a floating line.

FLIES OF THE WEEK- The top 3 flies were the Humpy, Kate McLaren and black beetles. Other successful flies were buzzers, black spiders, yellow dancer, hares ears, okey-dokey, pheasant tail nymphs, crunchers, lark and grey,  cat’s whisker and the Burnhouse faithful the Griffiths gnat.

ALLAN DOWNIE had a great day safely returning 4 rainbows caught on a humpy on a floating line.

LEWIS CONNER safely returned 1 caught on a humpy on a floating line.

JONNO MCDONALD safely returned 2 caught on a Denis the Menace buzzer on a floating line. His catch included a stunning 9lb 9oz rainbow.

JIM MARSHALL weighed in one rainbow for 3lb caught on a Kate McLaren on a floating line.

LORNE SMITH safely returned 2 caught on a Kate McLaren on a floating line.

BILL FLETCHER thoroughly enjoyed his day safely returning 3 rainbows and 1 brownie caught on a size 18 black spider on a floating line.

CRAIG MCGEE safely returned 1 caught on a Griffiths gnat on a floating line. Craig had spotted the fish rising in the same place several times and covered the next rise, he was delighted when the fish took his fly right off the surface only a few meters from where he was standing.

GLEN SUTHERLAND safely returned a beautiful brown caught on a yellow dancer on an intermediate line. Unfortunately, he lost a double-figure fish, it’s still there awaiting your next visit.

JAMES ALLERDICE beat his personal best netting a stunning 6lb rainbow caught on a gold head hares ear on a floating line. He could have beaten his personal best again hooking into one of our big doubles however his line snapped. Next time James!

EDDIE HUNT safely returned a 9lb 5oz rainbow caught fishing an okey-dokey static under a bung. What a fight he got from that fish!

JIM ANDERSON thoroughly enjoyed his evening session netting 4 rainbows one for 9lb 8oz and 2 browns caught on a pheasant tail nymph on a floating line.

ARCHIE MCLAREN safely returned 2 rainbows one estimated to be between 8-10lb, caught on a hares ear and a cats whisker on a floating line.

BRIAN MCGREGOR who was fishing a kill ticket netted a 6lb 8oz rainbow caught using a black beetle on a floating line. The fish was in perfect condition and put up such a fantastic fight that he decided to return the fish to the water. Thank you Brian I completely agree that that fish deserved to fight another day it was a prime example of the quality of the fish stocked in Burnhouse.

BILLY HOEHLE safely returned 1 rainbow caught using a lark and grey on a floating line.

WILLIAM FLETCHER weighed in one rainbow for 2lb 10oz caught using a cruncher on a floating line.

MAY ANDERSON safely returned 4 rainbows one over 9lb caught using a size 18 black beetle and a Kate McLaren on a floating line with a slow figure of 8 retrieve.

Unfortunately, our double figure fish escaped the nets this week – over 20 doubles were hooked into but none made it to the net. Could we please ask that anglers use 8lb+ line as there are some very big fish in our water and they all put up an incredible fight. A wee reminder that Burnhouse will be closed on Sunday the 9th of August. We are also closed on a Monday and Tuesday to allow for essential maintenance to be carried out. A huge thank you to all our anglers who braved the weather this week! We hope to see you again soon, preferably in better weather conditions.

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Typical Scottish weather! Anglers were wearing shorts one day and winter warmers the next! The constant change in the weather and air pressure meant that fishing was a little more challenging; perseverance was the key to success! Hopefully, the weather will be a little more settled in the week ahead but just in case pack those waterproofs into your car for raining “auld wives and pike staves”  days.

FISH OF THE WEEK – Mike Johns safely returned a stunning 11.25lb rainbow caught using a black lure. Well done Mike what a cracking catch!

FLIES OF THE WEEK – This week’s top 3 flies were the Pheasant tail nymph, damsel nymph and the humpy. Other successful flies were an amber and red bug, black lure, grizzle cat, grunter, buzzer, Zulu, orange dancer, viva, Ally McCoist, Kate McLaren, Griffiths gnat, black spider, silver cormorant, yellow owl and hares ear.

LARRY FINDLAY was ecstatic with his day fishing and safely returning 2 impressive rainbows one at 10lb and the other 7lb, both caught using a size 12 pheasant tail nymph on a floating line.

GRAEME ANDERSON safely returned a 10lb rainbow caught using a size 12 Kate McLaren on a floating line.

ALLAN DOWNIE safely returned a fin perfect 9lb rainbow caught using a size 20 silver cormorant on a floating line. You know when Allan has hooked into one of our bigger fish as you can hear his shouts of delight from the other end of the Lochan. It always makes my day to see his big cheesy grin and hear him celebrate. He also returned a 3lb rainbow caught using a humpy.

SANDY BROWN safely returned 1 rainbow caught using an Ally McCoist on an intermediate line.

IAN DON safely released a 3lb rainbow caught using a humpy on a floating line.

JONNO McDONALD safely returned 3 caught using a Zulu and an orange dancer on a floating line, his catch included 2 stunning blues 7lb & 3lb and a 10lb rainbow.

WEE ROSE who is 8 years old and just learning how to fish safely returned 2 caught using a viva and an orange dancer on a floating line. Her first fish was a 3lb blue and gave her a very hard fight, she remained calm and focused. PLAYED IT LIKE A PRO! You go, girl!!

CONNAIRE DIVER weighed in 2 for 8lb caught using a grizzle cat on an intermediate line.

CONNER MOORE caught 1 using a grunter on a floating line static with the occasional twitch. Then fishing the washing line, with a fab on point and buzzers on his droppers he safely returned an 8lb rainbow which took the buzzer on his top dropper.

MARK MACSWEEN weighed in 1 for 2.75lb caught using a pheasant tail nymph on a floating line.

MIKE JOHNS safely returned a very impressive 11.25lb rainbow caught using a black lure on an intermediate line.

MICHAEL OHARE safely returned 10.5lb rainbow caught using a black lure on an intermediate line.

MARK ANDERSON weighed in one for 2.75lb caught using a pheasant tail nymph on a floating line.

JAMES JONES weighed in one rainbow for 3lb 5oz caught using an amber and red bug on a floating line.

BILL FLETCHER weighed in one rainbow for 5lb 7oz caught using a damsel nymph on a floating line.

MAY ANDERSON safely returned 5 caught using a hares ear, Griffiths gnat, damsel nymph and a yellow owl all on a floating line.

We have a very exciting and productive week ahead of us, the new kitchen has finally arrived and is being fitted in the lodge as well as new flooring. Those pies you keep asking about, well, it’s shouldn’t be long now before their return! Look out for the transformation on our Facebook page we can’t wait to share it with you!

Thank you to all of our anglers this week, as always it is a pleasure having you at our fishery and we look forward to your return!

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This week it wasn’t just the fishing that has had the anglers talking but also the wildlife of our beautiful Burnhouse loch. It is always a joy to watch our resident red deer grazing along the banks. Midweek we had a flying visit from a regular to our fishery – an osprey. What a spectacular view to see it soaring above the loch looking for a spot of lunch. Beautiful little kingfisher was spotted sitting on his little perch by the waterside that Gary made for him. The Canada geese gosling has been learning to fly. Even the otter visited to teach us a lesson on how to catch the fish. Our anglers thoroughly enjoyed the relaxation of watching nature at its finest whilst doing the sport they love! Burnhouse is so much more than just a fishery, it’s a little escape to the country full of peace, beauty and tranquillity.

FISH OF THE WEEK David Spinks safely returned a very impressive fully finned 15lb rainbow! Well done David, what a fish!
BAG OF THE WEEK Robert Chalmers weighed in 2 fish for 16lb 3oz caught on a size 14 Kate McLaren.
FLIES OF THE WEEK This week’s top 3 flies were Damsels, cut throat cats and cdc buzzers. Other successful flies were Kate McLaren, orange dancer, golden olive bumble, daiwl bach, double humpy, buzzers, black spider, black fritz, yellow dancer, silver butcher, gold head whisky fly, Ally McCoist, hollow graphic nymph, yellow owl and Griffiths gnat.
KEVIN NIELSON weighed in 1 fish for 4lb 8oz caught using a damsel on an intermediate line, he also went on to safely release a stunning 11lb rainbow using the same fly.
DAVID SPINKS safely returned a HUGE 15lb rainbow caught using a damsel on a floating line. A fish and fight that he will never forget!
RAY MARTIN safely returned a very impressive 13lb 8oz rainbow caught using a damsel on a floating line.
ROBERT CHALMERS had a day to remember weighing in 2 fish for 16lb 3oz using size 14 Kate McLaren on a floating line and then went on to safely return a 10lb rainbow. His first fish weighing 10lb put up an incredible 25-minute fight, however, sadly could not be returned to the water.
DAVID COWIE safely returned an 8lb rainbow caught using a damsel on a floating line.
WULLIE MARR safely returned 1 caught using a cdc buzzer on a floating line.
JONNO MCDONALD had a fun-filled evening session safely returning 4 impressive rainbows weighing 13lb 8oz, 10lb and 2 at 6lb caught using an orange dancer, golden olive bumble and a cdc buzzer.
JAMES MARSHALL weighed in 1 rainbow for 3lb 6oz caught using an orange dancer.
LORN SMITH weighed in 1 for 5lb 7oz caught using a cut throat cat on an intermediate line.
DEREK DAVIDSON safely returned 4 weighing 10lb 4oz, 9lb 8oz, 9lb and 8lb caught using a daiwl bach, red-cheeked buzzer and a double humpy on a floating line.
BILL FLETCHER weighed in 1 rainbow for 3lb 2oz caught using a black spider on a floating line.
KEVIN PALMER weighed in 1 for 2lb 8oz caught using a black fritz.
JOHN HUNTER safely returned 2 fish for 20lb caught using a yellow dancer on a floating line.
ALEX CLELLAND safely returned a beautiful 9lb rainbow caught using a silver butcher on a floating line.
CRAIG ANDERSON safely returned 2 caught using a gold head whisky fly on a floating line.
BILLY HOWLE safely returned 2 caught using an Ally McCoist on n intermediate line.
JORDAN DUNCAN safely returned 2 using a cut throat cat on a floating line.
JORDAN CROALL safely returned 1 using a hollow graphic nymph.
MARTIN MACATEE weighed in 1 for 5lb 8oz caught using a cut throat cat on a floating line.
IAN LOWRIE safely returned 2 caught using a Griffiths Gnat on a floating line.
STUART MCINTOSH safely returned “3” using a blue bodied cormorant. We say “3” because after an epic fight he safely returned a rainbow estimated to be around 9-10lb and that same fish took the exactly the same fly on his very next cast. Some people say catch and release doesn’t work because once a fish is jagged it stops feeding. Well, I think that theory has just been truly scrubbed!
MAY ANDERSON safely returned 3 caught using a yellow owl, klink hammer and cinnamon and gold.

Well, what a fantastic week we have had! A huge thank you to all of our anglers, we look forward to seeing you again.

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We have had a very productive week at Burnhouse Lochan! The cabin has been sanded and repaired, ready for a fresh coat of varnish before the new kitchen arrives. The benches in the bbq hut have been widened to accommodate our new and extremely comfortable mattresses when catering for future overnight guests. The podiums and pathways are being repaired and let’s not forget the grueling task of weeding. We aim to give our anglers not only a great day fishing but ensure that our beautiful fishery is also maintained to the best possible standards so that you can relax and enjoy the peaceful and stunning surroundings.

FISH OF THE WEEK

This week’s top spot is shared by Ben Kelly, Kevin Palmer, and Sandy Brown all catching stunning 10lb rainbows. Well done, guys!

FLIES OF THE WEEK

This week’s top 3 flies were Fritz, double humpy, and yellow owl. Other successful flies were buzzers, hot head damsel, Daiwl Bach, cats whisker, orange blob, green shimmy egg, dunkeld, foam beatle, black hopper, orange egg, gold head damsel, black pennell and the Burnhouse faithful the Griffiths gnat.

FRASER LINDSAY safely returned 2, caught using buzzers on a floating line.

HOWARD PENNY safely returned 1 rainbow, caught using a hot head damsel on an intermediate line.

ALAN DOWNIE has had a great week safely returning 4 using double humpy, Daiwl Bach and black pennell on a floating line. His catch included a 6.5lb and a 5.5lb both rainbows and both with amazing full tails which ensured fights that had him buzzing with excitement.

KEVIN PALMER caught a 10lb rainbow on a black fritz this fish was safely released to fight another day.

BILLY MILLAR safely returned 1 caught using a black and red cats whisker on an intermediate line.

BEN KELLY had a very memorable day safely returning a 10lb and a 9lb9oz rainbow caught using an orange blob, well done Ben what a great day!

JORDAN DUNCAN safely returned 3 caught using a black and green fritz on a floating line.

THOMAS FERGUSON safely returned 2 impressive rainbows caught using a green egg shimmy.

GEOFF DICKSON safely returned a stunning 5lb rainbow.

STUART CAMERON safely returned a beautiful 9lb 4oz rainbow caught using a black and green fritz on an intermediate line.

FRANK DONNELY safely returned a 3lb rainbow caught using a black fritz on a floating line.

GEOFF APPLETON safely returned 1 caught using a Dunkeld on a floating line.

WULLY CARR weighed in 1 rainbow for 2lb 8oz caught using a black hopper on a floating line.

TOBY ROUGHTON safely returned a 3lb rainbow caught using a foam beetle on a floating line, he was ecstatic with the impressive fight this fin perfect rainbow gave him.

ANDREW FLANNIGAN safely released 2 caught using a yellow owl and an orange egg.

IAN BROWN weighed in 1 rainbow for 3.5lb caught using a yellow owl on a floating line.

GRAEME INGLIS weighed in 1 rainbow for 5lb 6oz caught using a green and white fritz on an intermediate line.

SANDY BROWN safely released a stunning fin perfect 10lb rainbow caught using a gold head damsel nymph on a floating line.

GARY MCDONALD salefy returned 2 using the Burnhouse faithful the Griffiths Gnat on a floating line.

Even though our larger doubles escaped the net this week our smaller yet still very impressively sized hard fighting grade A fish have certainly put a smile on our anglers’ faces and a mighty bend in their rods!

Thank you to all of our anglers this week, please continue to give us feedback we love hearing all your stories of great days of fishing.

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Only the brave ventured out in the torrential rain this week however those who did were rewarded. Saturday has seen the best days sport, when in between the showers the fish went into a feeding frenzy, particularly loving the chase – much to the enjoyment of our anglers. Undoubtedly, Burnhouse comes alive after a good shower of rain.

We also had the pleasure of welcoming back some friends from the Cumbernauld British Legion this week who all thoroughly enjoyed their day with us, it was good to see you all and we are delighted you had a good day.

FISH OF THE WEEK – JONNO MCDONALD caught a stunning 12lb rainbow using an orange dancer.

BAG OF THE WEEK – COLIN MCLEAN weighed in 1 rainbow for 7lb 4oz caught using a f*ck up.

(I had never heard of a f*ck up before and thought that he was having a carry on with me. However, when he showed me the lure I realised it was real. We had a good chuckle with him about how would I write about it on the fishery report LOL!).

FLIES OF THE WEEK – The top 3 flies were orange dancers, Griffiths gnat and cut throat cats. Other successful flies were yellow owls, daddies, coral dancers, green and yellow lures, f*ck ups, orange bugs, orange Fritz, daiwl bachs, hothead damsels, blue flash damsels, and black suspended buzzers.

ANDY FLANIGAN weighed in 2 rainbows for 5lb 5oz caught on a yellow owl. He also went on to safely return 4 using a cut throat cat on a floating line.

NEIL FLANIGAN weighed in 1 for 2lb 6oz and released a double-figure rainbow caught using a daddy.

JOHN HUNTER weighed in 1 for 3lb 4oz caught using a coral dancer on an intermediate line.

EDDIE HUDGETON weighed in 1 for 5lb 7oz caught using a green and yellow lure on an intermediate line.

COLIN MCLEAN weighed in 1 rainbow for 7lb 4oz caught using a f*ck up on a floating line.

BILLY CAMPBELL weighed in 1 rainbow for 2lb 5oz caught using an orange bug on a floating line.

ALEX MORTON weighed in 1 rainbow for 3lb caught using an orange fritz on a floating line.

JONNO MCDONALD what a day he had safely returning 4 impressive rainbows 12lb, 7lb, 6lb and 4lb! Caught using an orange dancer on a floating line doing a very fast roly poly retrieve. His arm was “killing him” after the fight they gave.

MARK GRAY safely returned a beautifully colored 5lb rainbow caught using an orange dancer on a floating line.

JORDAN CROAL had a brilliant day sport safely returning 6 using a cut throat cat on an intermediate line.

JORDAN DUNCAN safely returned 3 using a Daiwl Bach and Griffiths Gnat on a floating line.

SANDY BROWN weighed in 1 rainbow for 2lb 8oz caught using a Griffiths Gnat, he also went on to safely release an 8lb rainbow, well done Sandy.

SHOLTO PRIOR weighed in 1 for 2lb caught using a hot head damsel, unfortunately, he lost a double-figure fish on a green and yellow bug, it is still there waiting on your next visit.

GRANT BARR on his very first visit to Burnhouse caught 2 stunning rainbows for 16lb! Caught using a blue flash damsel and a black suspended buzzer. He thoroughly enjoyed his day taking in the peaceful and beautiful surroundings Burnhouse has to offer. His wee happy face made our day!

JIM MCMAN safely returned an 8lb rainbow caught using a black spider on a floating line this fish certainly gave him a fight to remember and “he will be returning very soon” for some more of that “addictive hard fighting action.”

WULLY McCRACKEN weighed in 1 for 2lb 8oz using a Griffiths Gnat on a floating line.

KEVIN PALMER weighed in 1 rainbow for 2 lb caught using a Griffiths Gnat on a floating line later losing his fly to one of our bigger fish.

FRASER LINDSAY chuffed with his evening session, safely returned 2 hard fighting fish including conditioned 9lb blue using buzzers on a floating line.

Burnhouse Lochan is currently undergoing a renovation of the cabin so we are currently unable to provide refreshments, anglers should for the time being bring their own to the fishery.

Please be aware –  all fish over 8lb, tigers and brown trout should be safely returned to the water. We have a set of portable scales, so if you require a weight, signal over to Gary or May and we will happily weigh the fish for you. Please use only barbless hooks and make sure that all fish caught on a catch and release ticket is kept in the water, whilst unhooking and then safely released. These measures are required to prevent any damage, disease or distress to the fish.

Thank you to all our anglers this week, we look forward to your return.

Tight lines!

What a week we have had at Burnhouse Lochan! We had to experience the beauty of the changeable “Scottish summer” weather. The sun has been hiding this week which should have been ideal fishing weather, however, that cold east wind stuck around and kept the fish deep.  Thankfully, later in the week it changed the direction and we got to see some fantastic top of the water action!

FISH OF THE WEEK – we have a tie for top spot this week Mark Love and Alan Downie both catching stunning 12lb blues. Both were safely released to fight another day.

BAG OF THE WEEK – most of our anglers this week have been catch and release however Eddie Hunt weighed in 1 rainbow for an impressive 8lb.

FLIES OF THE WEEK – this week’s top 3 flies have been buzzers, pink damsels and floating beatles. Other successful flies included black shipman’s, daiwl bach, orange and pink eggs, black penal, claret hopper, hares’ ear, damsels and daddies.

Fraser Lynsey caught 2 on a black shipman’s using a floating line, both safely returned to the water.

Mark Love caught 2 including a stunning fin perfect 12lb blue on a pink damsel using an intermediate line, both safely returned to fight another day.

Wully Osborne safely returned 5 using a pink damsel an intermediate line. The next day he safely released 1 rainbow using a damsel on an intermediate line.

Eddie Hunt weighed in an impressive 8lb rainbow caught using an orange and black buzzer on a floating line.

Alan Meek safely returned 4 on a daiwl bach using a floating line.

Alan Laird safely returned 4 on a floating beatle.

Jamie Renolds on his very first outing to Burnhouse caught 8 on red cheeked buzzers, pink eggs and a floating beatle. He netted a 11lb and 9lb rainbow and also lost another double figure fish. He was so delighted that he extended his ticket because he didn’t want to leave claiming that our fish are the best fighting, he’s ever experienced.

Alan Downie safely released 12 this week on black penal, pink egg and buzzers. His catch included a perfectly conditioned 12lb which he couldn’t stop talking about, he was positively buzzing “that fish looked and fought like a salmon I’ve never seen a trout in a fishery in such an amazing condition! Just stunning!”

John Flemming safely released 7 this week using a claret hopper and hares’ ear on a floating line.

Steve Narbough weighed in a 2lb 8oz rainbow using a red and black epoxy buzzer.

John McGlinn safely released 3 using a daiwl bach on a floating line.

Jordan Crowll on his first visit to Burnhouse safely released 2 using a black spider one of which was a double figure rainbow.

Fraser Stuart safely released 3 using a daddy.

Ian Don safely released a stunning fin perfect 7lb rainbow on a black and orange buzzer using a floating line.

Thank you to all our anglers this week, it has been a delight to see so many happy faces leave the water after the days of good fishing. We have especially loved all the feedback from our anglers, from new visitors and from regulars.

Stay safe & tight lines.