South & West Scotland

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South & West Scotland Ardwell Bay 2 2008.04.02 Ardwell Bay is situated on the West side of the Rhins of Galloway a few miles North of Port Logan. Follow the A716 fro Stranraer to the village of Ardwell which is on the Luce Bay side of the Rhins (East). There is a good bait and tackle shop on the right just as you come into the village, but the road to take is about 50 yards before the shop on the right. Follow this until you come to a crossroads with a red phone box, turn left and follow the road all the way to the end. It turns into a very potholed track, but keep going right to the very end, and you will be rewarded with the secluded Ardwell Bay. There is a large sandy beach on offer and plenty of parking space. Those taking the tents should park at the very end of the road near the slipway, and go over the style into the field. There is a good flat area about 100yards towards the sea where camping for 6 tents is possible. Make sure you take all your mess home with you and bury and fire, as there are sometimes cows in the field. You are now spoiled for choice with regards to fishing points. There are some good rocks just another 100 yards to the North with the beach to your back, and a short walk around to the left of the field heading South takes you to even more suitable rocky ledges and deeper water. This area is very well known and can get busy, but there is plenty of room for all. The rock marks are deadly for good size Pollack, taking sandeels from the float. Wrasse will also get in among floated sandeels. Summer is free bait time with loads of mackerel. Ragworm will produce dogfish from any of the rock points, and there is conger to be had at the deeper points using your free mackerel. Bass are often caught in the shallower water towards the beach spinning the plugs, and a night-time session on the beach with lugworm, ragworm or crabs will get Flatties. The Bloke in the Ardwell bait shop will keep you right as to what’s in at the moment. There is usually an information board at the shop saying what’s being caught where. You also get the benefit of a West facing view and spectacular sunsets. This really is one of the best locations in the South West of Scotland, and fishes just about all year round.  
South & West Scotland Colintraive 2008.04.02 The mark at Colintraive is quite well known locally and very popular at weekends, however it is big enough to accommodate 6 anglers comfortably without too many tangles. The mark is near the village of Colintraive on the mainland and is accessed from the A886 road between Colintraive and Strachur. Coming from Glasgow follow the A82 past Loch Lomond to Tarbet, then the A83 up and over the “rest and be thankful”. Stay on the A83 then take the left turn for the A815 to Strachur, then onto the A886 and follow this all the way down to Colintraive.   There is a small single track road on the right as you approach Colintraive which leads along the shore of Loch Riddon, and when you get to the big lay-by with the bins, you are there. Alternatively, you can get the ferry from Gourock to Dunoon, and take the B836 over the hill to the A886. Anyone wanting a more scenic route should go by ferry from Wemyss Bay to Rothesay on the Isle of Bute then the A886 to Rubodach and get another ferry across the Kyles of Bute to Colintraive. There is ample space for camping just over the fence at the lay-by, and the mark itself is a 5-10 minute walk up and over a small hill from the lay-by, the route is quite well worn. The mark itself is a large sloping shelf of rock protruding into the Kyles of Bute at the mouth of the small Loch Riddon, and fishes into about 20m of water to the North. There is quite a variety of species to be had here, and mackerel aplenty from spring onwards. Pollack, Dogfish, Coalfish and even the odd Wrasse are most common, with a few smallish congers sometimes putting in an appearance. The deepest water is straight ahead and to left across the mouth of the small bay. There is also another mark to the right about 2 minutes walk round from the main mark, although the rocks here are a bit steeper and the water shallower. It still has room for 2-3 rods.
South & West Scotland S Uist Outer Hebrides Location ... 2007.12.26 Mackerel hot spot. This is one of the few locations where salmon farming is not practiced - salmon farming seems to be bad news for fishing, although in Norway (although it is forbidden) it is said that large pollock can be caught underneath the salmon nets. This is an easy spot to get to and has unlimited parking. There are some great walks from here, although none of the locations that I tried on these walks yielded anything. I believe that there are some cliffs a long way from this spot but I did not quite make them. The advice was that large pollock are caught close in by these cliffs. Be circumspect if you try as you will be on your own!!!
South & West Scotland South Uist Outer Hebrides Locat... 2007.12.26 S Uist is one of those frustrating places that ought to fish well but does not when you try! Lots of apparently good marks but they do not produce from the shore, possibly because there is much deeper water a little further out. This place is simplicity itself and can give give fun, albeit I have not caught big fish here. Ideal when the wind howls as it is quite sheltered. The locals also come here. Note Although there are extensive worm fields and worms are really good, (apart from the hassle getting a fork there) the worms and fresh mackerel do not really outshine spinners in the Hebrides for shore fishing in my experience. It is more akin to fishing in Norway.
South & West Scotland Mull of Galloway 2007.08.29 This is the most southerly tip of Scotland and it provides great sport for many anglers. There are many Scottish records held here but anglers are warned to take extreme care as the paths and rocks can become very slippery.The Mull of Galloway is a working farm and Anglers are warned that fences have been erected to prevent stock losses, and care is required.
South & West Scotland Ardwell Bay 2007.08.29 There is a good sandy beach, surrounded by rocks on both sides. There is good car parking and a picnic area, and a good brisk walk to the rocks around the Doon Broch area to the left of the Bay can provide good sport with Pollack, Wrasse and also small Conger
South & West Scotland Portgill 2007.08.29 Rock Fishing mark similar to Port Logan and surrounding areas
South & West Scotland Port Logan 2007.08.29 Good Pollack, Coalfish and Wrasse can be caught here during summer months; also some good red cod have been caught here in recent years, weighing up to 12lbs.
South & West Scotland Terally Bay 2007.08.24 Many species can be caught here at most states of the tides, although most anglers prefer fishing from low water up. Night fishing is also popular here.
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