Ballencrieff Fishery - Rules
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Fishery rules

Please note:  Anyone caught stealing or exceeding their bag limit will be ejected from the premises and the police will be notified.

The following rules apply to all fishing at Ballencrieff Fishery:

General Rules
  • Strictly fly-fishing only
  • No alcohol
  • Obey all fishery signs
  • Always use litter bins provided
  • Be considerate to all those around you
  • Always dip nets before fishing
  • Always weigh in limit before beginning catch & release
  • Weigh in at the end of your session
  • Please return all brown trout
  • Strictly no boobies.

In addition to the general rules, the following rules apply to catch & release:

Catch & Release rules
  • Barbless or de-barbed hooks only
  • Minimum 5lb breaking strain
  • Maximum of 2 flies on cast
  • Fish must not be netted or removed from the water
  • Fish must not be handled
  • If you accidentally damage a fish, do not return it. Instead, remove it and hand it in at the lodge. No charge will be incurred.


Ballencrieff Fishery
Ballencrieff Toll, Bathgate, West Lothian EH48 4LD
phone: 01506 630808

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