As the beat is only a couple of miles above the tide the majority of the fish caught will be very fresh. Fish over 2lb are not uncommon and there is every chance of a fish over 3lb. It is relatively straightforward to resolve this issue by taking a pair of pliers or forceps and squeezing the barbs down. If you have any problems with the standard of service provided on the fishery, please tell the ghillie or fishery manager straightaway and if you don't get a satisfactory response, please contact the office immediately, so we have time to act before you leave. 6. Salmon and seatrout fishing
As of the 2020 season the River Annan will be entirely 100% catch and release for all salmon and grilse. Be careful as hen fish in particular may not always colour greatly but will be very soft and unpalatable come late October and November. There are no charges for processing debit cards. Annan; Catches This Week; Catches Last Week; Catches All beats so far; River Levels; Rods This Week; Rods Next Week; Rods Week After; For other weeks go to the Find Fishing page; Tackle Shops/Suppliers 16. In general the rules on the Annan are very much more relaxed than on many other rivers and we rely, successfully, on good angler etiquette instead of regulation wherever possible. BEST LURES
River Annan website (for the whole river) River Annan Trust Passport Scheme; Check River height; Fishpal height feet and inches; UPPER ANNANDALE ANGLING ASSOCIATION CONDITIONS OF ISSUE OF PERMITS Please note NEW rules. Only if we still hold the relevant funds will we do it ourselves (funds are sent to the fishery at the start of each month). About half a mile up this road which runs alongside the river, you will see the sign in this picture. You will need a working email address and a debit card to make payment. Wash your hands regularly wherever possible. 10. They will apply to all past and future bookings made through FishPal. date of fishing, 3d-10% = 3 Days booked together discount of eg: 10%, 2r-25% = 2 rods booked together discount of eg: 25%, WS+10% = Weekend surcharge on Saturday or Sunday part of booking of eg: 10%. Due to the summer rain the access track is only suitable for 4x4 or raised suspension vehicles. 9. Annan at Three Waters Meet (8:45 PM): 4' 6" R: Annan at Brydekirk (8:45 PM): 4' 7" R Map of the stretch of the Kinnel above Templand which is part of our lease from Crown Estates. General Fishing times on the beats will commence from 8-9.00am and finish at midnight. Bring your own hand sanitiser and wipes and use regularly during the day, especially if you have to use any WC provided by the fishery (try to avoid if you can). The booking system and its management are at all times acting only as an agent for the fishery. 5. Rods may not be shared on any one day without prior permission of the ghillie or fishery manager, which is often refused and should never be relied upon. Salmon and seatrout fishing
It is an offence to kill any salmon caught on the river. = Where beats do not want last minute bookings & rods will drop off lists at 5pm ? THE FISHING IS FLY ONLY EXCEPT IN HIGH WATER WHEN SPINNING IS ALLOWED, BUT ONLY WHEN THE MARK IS COVERED AT 08.00. The beat is generally fairly easy to access though care should be taken when wading at night or when there is a rise in water. This can be found at this page. Brown Trout are ALWAYS catch and release on our water and yes they are that big and that wild. days before the
This a 6 rod fishery, which has an Upper and Lower section, with the car park and main shelter hut being the mid point. Tichets are vaild from 8.00am to midnight on the day. Yellowbelly Devon, Flying 'C'. Only if we still hold the relevant funds will we do it ourselves (funds are sent to the fishery at the start of each month). If there is rain the grilse fishing in August and September can be very good with the larger salmon coming during October and November. Please note that in line with general practice, we cannot give refunds for fishing spoilt by poor weather, water or fishing conditions. For the salmon fisher the season opens on 25th February and continues through to the 15th of November. The river contains Scottish record Grayling. When salmon fishing, the beats will rotate at 1pm each day (see booking conditions). This is not true. These are catch and release. No agent other than ourselves or the fishery manager may be used to help obtain a sublet. All bookings are also subject to the conditions set by the relevant fishery. 15. 4. which will take you through our simple online booking system. 5. +441573 470612). Play fish hard and get them to the net as soon as possible. 7. We would however like to make it clear that whilst the situation with sea trout is better than it is with salmon that the River Annan District Salmon Fisheries Board would like to see as many of the sea trout landed by anglers on the river returned as possible. An 'E' stands for an extra charge will be made. The mortality will increase however with poor handling; this is particularly true in warmer water. If anglers take care and release a proportion of the fish they catch they are genuinely assisting the river by increasing the numbers of spawning adults. The fishing is fly only except in high water when spinning is allowed, BUT ONLY WHEN THE SPINNING MARK IS COVERED AT 08.00, RETURNS OF ALL CATCHES, MUST BE MADE TO FISHPAL WITHIN 48 HOURS OF FISHING TO info@fishpal.com. Full details can be viewed on the following link
You need to bring your own fishing equipment (rods, reels, lines, flies etc) unless you have specifically agreed with the fishery well in advance that they supply this for you. The system management and/or the fisheries reserve the right to immediately withdraw fishing without compensation from anyone who breaks these or associated conditions, or flouts normal standards of behaviour or fishing etiquette. We strongly advise you to wear one when using a boat or when wading in strong or deep water. Location - The River Annan is in the South-West of Scotland. If the salmon fishing is slow there is no reason why anglers shouldn't scale down their tackle and fish for these. Once you have booked you cannot change your dates or number of rods (the only exception is when you book through the help desk, have notified us of any mistakes within 7 days of the date of making the booking, and provided proper evidence that the mistake is the help desk's and not your own). As with sea trout the fish are getting progressively softer as they get closer to spawning so many beats have a prohibition on the killing of trout before the end of the season (normally mid September). RETURNS OF ALL CATCHES, INCLUDING NIL RETURNS, MUST BE MADE TO FISHPAL WITHIN 48 HOURS OF FISHING. Find fishing for salmon, sea trout and BIG brown trout on the river Annan in Dumfriesshire,southern Scotland. Anglers fish at their own risk. The following actions are the most important. You must report full details of any fish caught to the ghillie or other contact provided by the fishery promptly. There is plenty of fishing available. The Water of Milk is the Annan’s second biggest tributary and has a very large run of salmon and sea trout and a population of resident brown trout. The sea trout fishing starts to get good around mid May with June and July being the peak months. Your data will only be used by us to implement any service you have asked for. Use tackle that is strong enough to subdue a fish as quickly as is reasonably possible. All other species have no statutory close season in Scotland. Always keep at least 2 metres away from ALL other people on the river (unless in your own household). Many beats are fly only or fly only except during high water when spinning or bait fishing maybe allowed. N.B. These should also be returned. These rules are to help ensure that not only you, but also other anglers, gillies and walkers, are protected as far as possible. Go through Annan Town heading west. The Scottish Government has announced conservation measures to protect wild Atlantic salmon in Scotland's coastal and inland waters. Please note that in line with general practice, we cannot give refunds for fishing spoilt by poor weather, water or fishing conditions. when the office is open (Office Hours are Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm excluding English Bank Holidays) and staff are
Guidance Notes for New Regulations on the Annan Fishery. Fished as two beats in daily rotation, 3 rods per beat rotating at 1p.m. The brown trout season starts on 15th March and finishes on 6th October. Anglers must move down 1 step with each cast if another angler is following them. Hoddom's fishing is situated just 4 miles from the sea and comprises of about 2.5 miles of double bank fishing with 10 named pools (and lots of fishing in between them). All letting contracts are therefore between the fishery and the person taking the fishing. The mortality will increase however with poor handling; this is particularly true in warmer water. If you are not happy with the equipment provided, or any other safety issue, please ring us immediately, so that we can arrange for the situation to be rectified. You cannot sublet the fishings you book without our permission and then only by private arrangement and at the same prices and conditions as for this booking. Please note that the track surface is rough and if wet it is not advised to take non 4 wheel drive cars down if wet, or have low ground clearance. Call 01573 470612 between 9am and 5pm on any day except weekends and bank holidays. The Newbie Beat is a much sought after and productive fishery of about 2 miles, mostly double bank, and being just above the tide and at times in part tide affected, can produce fresh fish in even the lowest of waters. 7. 3. **River Annan Grayling Workshop** A guided days fishing and workshop covering spider and dry fly fishing for grayling (and trout). 4. If, in the unlikely event, a fish actually dies on an angler that angler must contact the District Salmon Fisheries Board immediately. = Where booking one rod will mean that another ? During 2004 an individual angler managed to catch 30 fish in his weeks fishing on this water. Lures can used used that only have one set of barbless or de-barbed hooks. FAILURE TO PROVIDE RETURNS MAY RESULT IN FISHING NOT BEING OFFERED IN FUTURE YEARS. With the exception of a few short stretches the fishing is on both banks. fish = Number of fish that can be kept per rod, R? There is still a misunderstanding amongst a minority of anglers that fish die after being released. 100% catch and release. Lower River Near Annan town. With regular river reports from the area, and an extensive archive of images from the past days, months and even years, this is the greatest way to view the beauty of Hoddom and see how fishing conditions develop. Remove the hooks as quickly as possible and have a set of long nosed forceps on hand to do this. If anglers take care and release a proportion of the fish they catch they are genuinely assisting the river by increasing the numbers of spawning adults. Do not share cars, boats, huts, tackle, nets, crockery, food etc with anyone else (unless in your own household). There is still a misunderstanding amongst a minority of anglers that fish die after being released. This could be one single hook, one double hook or one treble hook. 6. This means that certain lures such as Rapalas that have multiple sets of hooks must have all removed bar one and the one that is left must have all the barbs removed. Turn immediately RIGHT into the indicated track and follow it down until you reach the fishing hut. If you are not happy with the equipment provided, or any other safety issue, please ring us immediately, so that we can arrange for the situation to be rectified. The days are open to anglers of all abilities from beginners to advanced. Leave it where it can easily be found. There are to be no fires lit. Charges: All bookings are subject to a booking charge which will vary according to the amount being booked. 2. Once you have booked you cannot change your dates or number of rods (the only exception is when you book through the help desk, have notified us of any mistakes within 7 days of the date of making the booking, and provided proper evidence that the mistake is the help desk's and not your own). Broomhill is about 12 miles upstream, slightly to the west of Lockerbie and east of Lochmaben, just 5 minutes drive from the M74. Either way you have to stay in the accommodation provided. No longer expect any ghillie to shake your hand, set up your equipment, make you cups of tea, or drive you round the beat. Try not to remove the fish from the water. Salmon Mo Tu We Th Fri Sa Total; Hoddom----1-1 : Newbie-1: 1 The Annan has runs of migratory fish, Atlantic Salmon and Sea Trout as … 13. The fishery will be notified immediately by their choice of email or text message, so they will know
We have asked fisheries to provide lifejackets or buoyancy aids of a design that will not impair your ability to fish in comfort. Whilst returning the fish hold it in quiet water orientated upstream. If fisheries were killing everything it would not take long before there was little left in the water for other anglers to fish for. You must ring the ghillie, or other contact set by the fishery, at least two days before you come, so he knows that you are coming and that you know where and when to meet him. The Scottish Government has announced conservation measures to protect wild Atlantic salmon in Scotland's coastal and inland waters. Fishing news and permits for salmon, trout, grayling in Scotland, England, Ireland, Wales & Iceland. The system management and/or the fisheries reserve the right to immediately withdraw fishing without compensation from anyone who breaks these or associated conditions, or flouts normal standards of behaviour or fishing etiquette. Most of the pools are very streamy which ensures that they fish well at most heights of water and hold fish well. Clean fish can be caught right to the end of the season throughout the river but anglers should make sure, particularly as the season draws to the end that they return all coloured fish. If successful, you will be emailed an immediate booking confirmation, receipt and joining instructions. In Scotland it is illegal to fish without written permission, so you must bring this confirmation, or a copy of it, with you when you fish. Survival from being caught can be remarkably high but poor handling by anglers can compromise this. rod(s) is also removed and not let, D? This will, to all intents and purposes, make a barbed hook barbless. You will be able to check availability and prices shortly on FishAnnan/Fishpal Price will vary from £10 to £40 per day during the season. We have asked fisheries to provide lifejackets or buoyancy aids of a design that will not impair your ability to fish in comfort. Many beats are now operating a 100% catch and release policy for Brown trout. If in doubt, don't do it! It is relatively straightforward to resolve this issue by taking a pair of pliers or forceps and squeezing the barbs down. when the office is open (Office Hours are Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm excluding English Bank Holidays) and staff are
Do not hand any tip directly to the ghillie. Date No. For the Video click here River Annan beside Hoddom Castle No. each day (see booking conditions). 100% CATCH AND RELEASE. One of the great winter game fish to target. If fisheries were killing everything it would not take long before there was little left in the water for other anglers to fish for. No agent other than ourselves or the fishery manager may be used to help obtain a sublet. Credit cards can not be used unless you confirm that you are a non EU angler and will be surcharged by 2.5%. Due to its close proximity to the sea even the last few days of the season are reliable for clean fresh fish straight of the tide. Remove the hooks as quickly as possible and have a set of long nosed forceps on hand to do this. There are no dogs allowed on the beat. Turn immediately RIGHT into the indicated track and follow it down until you reach the fishing hut. However when the cottage is not occupied, fishing for sea trout and salmon is let through Fishpal. The legislation on killing fish only applies to Salmon and sea trout may be taken. The very abundant sea trout can be caught from May onwards with June and July the peak. The Water of Milk is the Annan’s second biggest tributary and has a very large run of salmon and sea trout and a population of resident brown trout. The legislation on killing fish only applies to Salmon and sea trout may be taken. If you are not, you must notify the fishery or ourselves before you book, to ensure that you can be looked after safely and properly. free to do so. If you need less rods or days, or decide not to come after all, then we can try to relet them for you, but cannot guarantee to do so. As with sea trout the fish are getting progressively softer as they get closer to spawning so many beats have a prohibition on the killing of trout before the end of the season (normally mid September). Either way you have to stay in the accommodation provided. A general guide to safety can be seen by going to this page. ALL SALMON MUST BE RETURNED. !next week for many anglers. River Annan website (for the whole river) River Annan Trust Passport Scheme; Check River height; Fishpal height feet and inches; UPPER ANNANDALE ANGLING ASSOCIATION CONDITIONS OF ISSUE OF PERMITS Please note NEW rules. The use of worm, shrimp or prawn is prohibited. Annan – Water of Milk, White Hill This beat is fished as part of the River Annan Small Streams Passport. 17. 5 were here. Play fish hard and get them to the net as soon as possible. Having said that there are often a number of fresh fish caught accidentally by salmon anglers towards the end of the season. Use tackle that is strong enough to subdue a fish as quickly as is reasonably possible. All letting contracts are therefore between the fishery and the person taking the fishing. Guidance Notes for New Regulations on the Annan Fishery. Cleuchhead near Brydekirk offers excellent fly-fishing all year round. days before the
17. Click on the Week Of link on the left of the relevant week you want to fish in. A few places left due to cancellations. Salmon Fishing Scotland. If the hooks cannot be seen, a rare occurrence with artificial lures, the line should be cut as close to the hooks as possible. The beat is generally fly only for salmon and sea trout but there is a mark on the bridge in the middle of the beat. PLEASE CHECK THE RIVER LEVELS OR CONTACT THE GHILLIE PRIOR TO FISHING FOR GUIDANCE ON THE CONDITIONS. In the latter case, you must agree to sterilisation taking place before you start fishing, and accept that there may be some delay in getting this organised. In particular do not shake hands with anyone. Many beats are fly only or fly only except during high water when spinning or bait fishing maybe allowed. In addition you must use your own common sense at all times to reduce the risk of cross infection. ANGLERS PURCHASING DAY TICKETS MUST SIGN IN AT THE FISHING LODGE AND INFORM THE BEAT THE NUMBER OF FISH CAUGHT. There are over nine named pools on this two mile double bank beat, which are available for parties of up to six plus one rod that the owner retains for his own use. Scotland for Trout and Sea Trout. ALL SEA TROUT CAUGHT ARE TO BE RETURNED. Two day permits are available. For more information please contact FishPal. In general the rules on the Annan are very much more relaxed than on many other rivers and we rely, successfully, on good angler etiquette instead of regulation wherever possible. Yesterday Jamie has 4 fish to his rod on Hoddom. This a 6 rod fishery, which has an Upper and Lower section, with the car park and main shelter hut being the mid point. Many beats are now operating a 100% catch and release policy for Brown trout. Online is the best method as any other way will entail delays during which someone else could book the fishings online and you could miss out, Min 1d3r = Minimum acceptable booking for this example of 1 day for 3 rods, Additional 'H' denotes need to book 6 days or half weeks only starting on Mon or Thurs, Additional 'T' denotes need to book 6, 4, or 2 days starting on Mon, Wed or Fri, NOLB = No On Line Booking - you must book through the fishery's named contact, GX = Gillie extra - only provided if available and booked & paid for separately, C&R = Catch and release (all fish have to be returned), ? More famous for its sea trout fishing, the Annan has a good run of salmon in the autumn. When salmon fishing, the beats will rotate at 1pm each day (see booking conditions). In the latter case, you must agree to sterilisation taking place before you start fishing, and accept that there may be some delay in getting this organised. All bookings are also subject to the conditions set by the relevant fishery. These rules are to help ensure that not only you, but also other anglers, gillies and walkers, are protected as far as possible.