Hopetoun fishery is set in one and a half acres of picturesque, mature woodland on the
Hopetoun Estate near Winchburgh, West lothian.
The loch is stocked on a continuous daily top-up basis, with rainbow trout ranging between two pound and double figures.
Due to the steeply wooded banks and great depth of water this is ideal for both the bait and fly angler. Popular baits include maggot. worm, wasp grub, power bait and sweetcorn. Poular fly pattern are damsels, sedges, dancers & daddies.
Top of the water sport can be exhilarating in the warmer weather. Due to the steep bankings fish can easily be seen cruising around,
sometimes in shoals of one hundred plus fish, taking flies from the surface
There is easy access for disabled anglers; open 24 hours a day 365 days of the year.
We are also equiped with floodlights for exhilarating night fishing!
Go along and enjoy a great day out at this fishery
Facilities
Snacks can be bought; tea, coffee etc. Toilet facilities are also available on site.
Tagged Fish Competition
There are 3 taggecd fish in the water at any one time and replaced when one is caught. The prize money increases daily until one of the fish is caught.
The prize money for each fish caught can reach up to £500.
The prize value of each tagged fish is displayed on the notice board in our tackle shop.
Prices
Rod hire (including reel) £3.00 ; Net hire £2.00
Permit (4hrs) -£17.00 No Limit
Permit (6hrs) -£20.00 No Limit
Permit (8hrs) -£22.00 No Limit
Permit (12hrs) -£26 No Limit
Bait Available
Find Us:
Lying close to the M9 Edinburgh/Glasgow motorway, the fishery is well sign posted. Traveling west on the Kirkliston-Winchburgh road, take the second turn on the right past the Humbie Farm turning. Or approach by turning left off the A904 South Queensferry- Bo'ness road, past Westmuir riding stables. |
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