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  • We have our own private loch 600m away. Fly and coarse fishing can both be found in and around Kippford
  • Coarse fishing in Galloway
  • Fishing in the River Annan

Fishing

We have a leaflet at the Park listing most local fishings, however.....

Our Trout Loch is only a 600 metre walk from the Park, providing the experienced fisherman with very demanding wild trout fishing. A 20 minute drive along the beautiful ‘Colvend Coast' towards Dumfries brings you to the Kirkhouse Fishery - perfect for beginners & family groups. Dalbeattie coarse, just 10 minutes drive away, provides a fine alternative.

Course Fishing is available 2 miles away at the Barean Loch in Dalbeattie Forest. Access to this is by foot or bike through the forest, or by car and a ½ mile walk from Colvend. This loch has some fine pike. Between Dalbeattie & Dumfries just 15 minutes away Cowans Loch is known for its Carp, Tench and Roach.

Salmon, Trout and Sea Trout may all be found in the river Urr which flows through Kippford. It is a beautiful river with an active Angling Association. To the east, the Nith and Annan, or to the west the Dee, Fleet and Cree all offer further sport.

Sea Fishing from Kippford on the ‘Morgan M' takes pre-booked half day and day trips for serious anglers. This is a fast twin hull vessel run by a very experienced sportsman who also offers shooting & stalking during the winter months. Good cliff/rock fishing is available at Balcarry Point at the western end of the Rough Firth (a beautiful 30 minute drive and further walk. It is apparently one of Bill Oddie's featured TV favourite locations!).

Tackle Shop McCowans & Sons in Dalbeattie (01556 610270) sells a good range of tack & licences, and will provide detailed information on the above and other fishing available in the area.