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Trout Fishing near Edinburgh

A wilderness yet only 30 mins from Edinburgh, these stunning Edinburgh Fisheries produce hard fighting brown and rainbow trout, amidst iconic Scottish scenery. This is the best fishing close to Edinburgh hotels and a chance to escape the city for a full or half day of fishing. Your fishing guide (from Edinburgh) will be focused and dedicated to you and/or your guests. Premium fly fishing gear provided, waders, boots and waterproofs. You will not be part of a multi-party group. Season – All Year – Fly Fishing only. Orvis Endorsed Guides. Click Logo below for our latest Tripadvisor reviews  

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Trout Fishing near Edinburgh

Firstly, if you prefer fishing a lake or loch, rather than a river fishing for trout, this trout fishing experience is ideal for you.

Secondly, with a short drive, you can easily escape the city and enjoy open space and trout fishing. Thirdly, we offer trout fishing with professional fishing guides. Moreover, transport, fishing tackle and permits, can be included, taking all the hassle away for your fishing trip in Scotland.

Venue A – Fishing Stillwater Loch close to Edinburgh

To begin with, this stunning spring fed loch is located an easy 1-hour drive to the East of Edinburgh. On top of that, this loch and was one of the first in Scotland to offer rainbow trout fishing. The loch is approx 22 acres and fishing is fly only. The boats at this loch are sturdy enough to take two anglers and a guide.

Generally, the trout are free rising and plentiful and average 2lb in weight. This venue offers some of the best loch fishing in Scotland, close to Edinburgh. Lastly, this venue is only approx 25 minutes from Edinburgh City Centre, therefore ideal for a half day fishing trip.

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Venue B Trout Fishing Loch – 1 hour from Edinburgh

This stunning spring fed loch is located an easy 1-hour drive to the East of Edinburgh.

Interestingly, this loch and was one of the first in Scotland to offer rainbow trout fishing. The loch is approx 22 acres and fishing is fly only. Generally, the boats at this loch are sturdy enough to take two anglers and a guide.

Secondly, we supply Crewsaver auto – inflate life vests, which were renewed in 2021.  For the most part, The fish in this loch are free rising and this means most of the sport is “top of the water”. The bank fishing at this loch is also highly productive. The fish are free rising, fishing easily accessed from a safe wadable shoreline.

Lastly, our team has a huge breadth of knowledge and experience fishing here, and know the patterns that work well for different conditions. There is a lodge overlooking the loch, suitable to serve lunch and enjoy a break.

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A typical day trout fishing with Alba

Our guide will collect you from your hotel, and drive you through some scenic landscapes to arrive at the loch-side.

On arrival, we will give you a welcome tea/ coffee. We’ll provide you with an auto-inflate life vest if fishing from the boat. Our preference is to always fish imitative patterns, and if possible on the surface, however, we have other options available for those tricky days.

Above all, we can include photography (extra cost). and will send you a link to Dropbox, to download the images. Lastly, your fishing guide will be with you all day, sharing fishing techniques, casting tips, taking photos and sharing stories.

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What’s Included

  • Trout fishing permits (no license required in Scotland)
  • Pick up and drop off at your Edinburgh hotel
  • Quality fishing tackle, Orvis Helios 3, or SAGE LL trout rods with a choice of Barrio or Rio lines and clothing – home tied Scottish trout flies
  • The latest fishing tackle and techniques to try Orvis Helios 2 and 3 rods, Sage LL fly rods, hand-tied flies and top-end tackle
  • Dedicated professional trout fishing guides. SGAIC casting instructors available
  • Concierge service prior to your arrival – email any requests, we can help
  • Alba Game Fishing “Fishing in Scotland” baseball cap for each guest
Optional extras for your fishing trip
    • Gourmet packed lunch in cool bag. Organic and locally sourced ingredients- £30 for 1 person, £50 for two.
    • Professional photographer for the day, using full frame DSLR camera and prime lenses, link sent to dropbox and photo book created. £350
    • Alba Game fishing box of “game changer” hand-tied trout flies – with 15 must have flies £75 in a Fulling Mill box

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