The Association of Scottish Stillwater Fisheries

NORTH THIRD TROUT FISHERY
Greathill House, Stirling, FK7 9QS

North Third trout Fishery

The Fishery.

North Third is one of the top, fly only commercial trout fisheries in Scotland, if not the UK. Its 140 acres are set amidst stunning upland scenery yet it is only 5 miles south west of Stirling. 300 feet high cliffs dominate the eastern shoreline, beautifully framing the loch. North Third is a challenging water but the skilled angler, who reads the water carefully, regularly attains the very generous bag limit. Both boat and bank fishing is available and which is best really depends on the day. There are 23 boats and bank angling is restricted to approximately 35 rods to allow ample space.

Stocking

The fishery is stocked at least once a week with triploid rainbow trout. Around 20,000 trout are caught each year, with an average weight of around 1lb 8oz. However, the fishery specialises in larger sized trout and up to 1,000 rainbows over 3lb in weight are caught each season. Included in this total are, on average, 40 – 60 rainbows over 10lb in weight.

The fishery rainbow record stands at 19lb 13oz (1977). Since 1990 the fishery has produced 4 fish over 19lb in weight. The best for 1999 was two fish at exactly 18lb 12oz each.

There is also a large population of wild brown trout. These beautifully marked fish average around 10oz. However, pound plus fish are quite common with the occasional monster usually being lost at the net. The brown trout record stands at 9lb 3oz.

Facilities.

There is ample off road car parking, toilets, weighing in facilities and as much free expert advice as you want. Unfortunately the fishery is presently not suitable for disabled anglers.

SEASON TICKETS.

There are a limited number of season tickets available. Prices start at only £119 per year. Ask a member of staff for details.

Permit costs & bookings. Season - 15^th March - 31^st October

OPEN 7 DAYS PER WEEK FOR FLY FISHING

DAY SESSION

15^thMarch to 31^st October - 10am to 5pm

BANK	£19	10 fish limit
1 ROD BOAT	£22	10 fish limit
2 ROD BOAT	£39	20 fish limit

Fishing advice.

At the start of the season sinking lines and flies in the size range of #12 - #10 do best. As the water warms anglers quickly change over to floating or intermediate lines and continue with this right through until the end of the season.
For most of the season nymphs, buzzers and imitative flies produce the best results, with sizes #16 - #12 being the most successful.
Popular flies with the regular and expert anglers include the Hare’s Ear, Diawl Bach, Pheasant Tail, Green Damsel, Black Buzzer, Kate McLaren, Bibio and Black Pennel. Dry fly fishing can be very good in mid season and especially so in the evenings for the wild brown trout.

DISCOUNT FISHING

OVER 60 or UNEMPLOYED? Every Monday to Friday we charge only £13.00 per person, per session for boat or bank fishing, if you are over 60 or unemployed. Fish limit is 10 per rod. Just simply book as normal but please remember that proof of status will be necessary on the day.

JUNIOR WITH ADULT. Only one junior per paying adult is allowed. Junior is FREE of charge and shares adult catch limit.

FLOAT TUBING. Prices are as per bank fishing. Float tubers should always supply and wear a lifejacket. We actively support float tubing and are able to give advice.

All prices include VAT @ 17.5%

EVENING SESSION

1^st May to 31^st May - 4.30pm to 10.30pm
1st June to 31st July - 4.30pm to 11.00pm
1st August to 31^st August - 4.30pm to 10.30pm

BANK	£16	10 fish limit
1 ROD BOAT	£18	10 fish limit
2 ROD BOAT	£32	20 fish limit

COMBINED PERMIT

1^st May - 31^st May - 10am to 10.30pm
1st June to 31st July - 4.30pm to 11.00pm
1^st August to 31^st August - 10am to 10.30pm

BANK	£22	NO FISH LIMIT
1 ROD BOAT	£24	NO FISH LIMIT
2 ROD BOAT	£42	NO FISH LIMIT

How to get Here.

With its two star Scottish Tourist Board rating, the fishery can be easily found by following the STB’s brown and white tourist road signs from Stirling’s Bannockburn Heritage Centre on the A872.

NORTH THIRD TROUT FISHERY
Greathill House, Stirling, FK7 9QS
Contact George Holdsworth - TEL 01786 471967
FAX 01786 447388
Email gbh@north-third-trout-fishery.co.uk

NORTH THIRD TROUT FISHERY Greathill House, Stirling, FK7 9QS