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Fisheries
Fisheries

Fishing Methods

Fly Fishing only and limited to two assembled fly rods per boat. Fly fishing tackle only to be taken to the loch (i.e. fly rod, traditional type fly reel, fly line and artificial flies and lures dressed on single hooks).All other methods are strictly prohibited.


Times

  • Boat fishing is allowed in two sessions and varies according to daylight hours:
    Day Session: 8am - 4.30pm
  • Evening Session: 5pm - 10.30pm or dusk (whichever is soonest)

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Permits

No person is allowed to fish on the lochs without first obtaining a permit.

The Environmental Services Department reserves the right to cancel or refuse the issue of any permit.

Millbuies:
Available from the Warden, Millbuies Country Park, Longmorn, Elgin (Tel: 01343 860234). The bag limit is six trout. All fish under 10" length must be returned to the water. Fishing is by boat only and keys to the boathouse will be issued with the permit.

Loch of Blairs:
Available from The Fishing Tackle Shop, 79d High Street, Forres (Tel: 01309 672936). The bag limit is six trout. All fish under 10" length must be returned to the water. Fishing is by boat only and keys to the boathouse will be issued by the permit agent.

Glenlatterach:
Available from the Warden, Millbuies Country Park, Longmorn, Elgin (Tel: 01343 860234). There is no bag limit. Permits are available for boat and bank fishing and if a boat id required, keys will be issued with the permit.

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Returns

In order to maintain an appropriate stocking level it is essential that anglers submit a return of fish caught to the Warden.

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Use of Boats

Boats must be handled with care and consideration for other anglers. Anglers are requested to inform the Warden of any damage.
The use of outboard motors is prohibited.

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Litter

Discarded nylon and litter are a hazard to wildfowl on the lochs and must be taken home for disposal, or deposited in litter bins where available.

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Safety

A buoyancy jacket is available on request and it is recommended that you make use of this facility. If the boat capsizes, stay with it, and hold on to it unless you can reach the bank by swimming or wading. It is recommended that you fish in a sitting position. Apart from being more likely to topple into the water, a standing angler is likely to "put the fish down". Fish sitting down and you will catch more fish and fish more safely.

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The Warden

The lochs are patrolled regularly by the Warden, who is authorised to ask for and examine permits, tackle and catches. All disputes arising from the above regulations are to be raised with the Environmental Services Department, not  the Warden.

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Contact Details

Support Services Officer
Tel: 
01343 557046
Email landsandparks@moray.gov.uk

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