Rules

Boat Only

All fishing on Loch Leven, whether for brown trout or pike, must be done from a boat as there is no bank fishing permitted.  The fishing is under the management of Loch Leven Fisheries which has a well-maintained fleet of modern Coulam boats made from glass-reinforced plastic.  All boats are equipped with outboard motors and life jackets.

Catches

All brown trout under 10 inches in size must be returned to the Loch.  There is no limit to the number of brown trout that can be landed by anglers but we would ask that anglers respect the fact that Loch Leven is a wild brown trout fishery and that they keep what they would like ‘for the pot’ but otherwise practice catch & release – typically around 75% of trout caught are then released back into the Loch after being measured.  The pink fleshed, wild Loch Leven brown trout is delicious to eat and so anglers should have no concerns about taking some home with them to enjoy.  Anglers are permitted to fish for pike or trout but not both.

General

Anglers can fish for one species only on any outing.

Please make sure you arrive on time as our team may not be able to hold your boat for you if you arrive later than your allocated slot. Day boat anglers should arrive by 9 am and evening boat anglers by 6 pm.

Please respect other anglers when fishing and give 100 yards clearance to other boats.

Fishing for Brown Trout

Fly fishing is the only permitted method for fishing for brown trout at Loch Leven.

Trolling is not permitted.

Pike Fishing

Please read our Pike Fishing page for a comprehensive list of rules and guidelines.

**Dead baits are NOT permitted during the months from March to October**

Trolling is not permitted.

Equipment

Life jackets are provided for anglers as standard are are included in the overall boat charge.  Life jackets must be worn prior to boarding.

It is possible to hire rods, reels, tackle & flies from fishery staff but arrangements should be made in advance.  Please call our Fisheries Manager, Connor Campbell, on 07599 225940 for accurate pricing and advice.

Facilities

Toilets and changing facilities are available.