Tag: Harlaw Reservoir
Harlaw and Threipmuir, two ‘superb’ trout fishing waters near Edinburgh
Season tickets are still available for fishing throughout the season which starts on April 1 at Harlaw and Threipmuir reservoirs situated in The Pentland Hills above Balerno.Alex Rose, secretary of Malleny Angling, said the...
Fishing – McGarry cashes in as anglers claim local waters are ‘on fire’
Bonnyrigg angler Sean McGarry (pictured) landed 47 trout during a session at Rosslynlee, backing up his 33 and 23 from previous visits this Spring.The water is said by anglers to be "on fire" and...
Managed campsite set for Harlaw Reservoir
A managed eco campsite will be created at Harlaw Reservoir in the Pentland Hills if funding can be found. That's the outcome of a meeting of the Pentland Hills Regional Park Joint Committee which...
Camping site and warden planned for Harlaw Reservoir
The public are being asked to comment on plans to create more parking and a formal camping area in the Pentland Hills at Harlaw Reservoir near Balerno.The move follows a summer which has been...
Fishing – new stocking livens up resident fish at Harlaw
A fresh head of fish has been introduced which has livened up the resident fish at Harlaw in The Pentland Hills, writes Robert Ross and the new fish settled in quickly and were soon...
Pentland Hills meeting after recent problems in the Regional Park
Councillor Neil Gardiner, convenor of the City of Edinburgh Council's Pentland Hills Regional Park joint committee, has called a meeting following recent problems in the area.The assault on a 70-year-old bailiff, who suffered...
Anglers urge MSP to help them ‘save The Pentlands’
Frustrated anglers have sent a plea to their MSP in a bid to protect the Pentlands which last weekend saw up to 50 tents pitched, fires lit for BBQ's and parking problems caused by...
Fishing – good catches at Harlaw but concern over social conduct
The fishing at Harlaw and Threipmuir in the past week started well then, as the warm weather and bright sun conditions arrived, fishing became more challenging, writes Robert Ross, a director of Malleny Angling...
Fishing – reservoirs and car parks temporarily closed in Pentland Hills
Harlaw (pictured) and part of Threipmuir Reservoir in the Pentland Hills will not open for the season as planned on April 1 because of the world-wide pandemic.
Confirmation comes just days before the scheduled opening...
Fishing – tagged fish an incentive at Rosslynlee
Rosslynlee Fishery near Rosewell are set to introduce a cash bonus for anglers by introducing a couple of tagged fish.
Currently, the water is fishing well with a mixture of tactics and fly patterns proving...
Fishing – tight lines at Harlaw as anglers come on down
Up to 40 anglers in one day have been noted on the bank at Harlaw and Threipmuir Reservoirs.
Alan Holbrook, secretary of Malleny Angling Club who look after Harlaw and Threipmuir Reservoirs, several specimen fish...
Fishing – river season closes for trout but stillwaters still open
Trout and grayling fishing has now closed on the River Tweed and Peter Reith, secretary of the Peeblesshire Trout Fishing Association, said the first two months of the season were good.He added: “From June...
Fishing – mini yellow dancers are main attractions
Mini yellow yellow dancer patterns have been successful on two local fisheries this week.John Watson landed a fine 10lbs-plus rainbow fishing an intermediate line in the big bay at Morton Fishings near Mid Calder.And...
Fishing -big fish still being hooked at Harlaw
Day permits have been reduced to £20 from £25 because of the low water level at Harlaw and Threipmuir reservoirs and anglers are reminded to be careful on the steep banks.Big fish are still...
Fishing – Harlaw water level forces price cut
Bosses at Harlaw and Threipmuir reservoirs have cut the price of permits until the end of the season.The move by Malleny Angling Association comes after a drastic fall in the water level.Alan Holbrook, the...
Fishing – Culbert on call at Loganlea
Steve Culbert will be at Loganlea Trout Fishery in the Pentland Hills near Flotterstone on Sunday (September 2) to help anglers sort out any casting problems.The Peebles-based expert will be there from 10am to...
Fishing – heatwave making it tough
It’s been tough going out there for local fishermen because of the recent heatwave. Both reservoirs and rivers have suffered.Peter Reith of the Peebleshire Trout Fishing Association said that the water is very low...
Fishing – new coverts are hooked on Harlaw
The Hooked on Harlaw initiative proved to be a great success with a number of possible new converts to the sport.The event showcased equipment, casting and fly tying demonstrations and a free trout BBQ.It...
Fishing – Hooked on Harlaw
Malleny Angling Association (MAA) host a special day so people can learn about fishing on Harlaw and Threipmuir Reservoirs.Hooked on Harlaw is on Sunday, July 1 (from 10.30am) at Harlaw House and Garden next...
Fishing – storm bonus for anglers
Fishing has improved at Loganlea since Storm Hector blew through and owner Karen Jack reports that it also brought some much-needed rain.Loganlea is now full once again with black foam beetles proving the favoured...
Fishing – Hooked on Harlaw Day
Malleny Angling Association (MAA) host a special day so people can learn about fishing on Harlaw and Threipmuir Reservoirs.Hooked on Harlaw is on Sunday, July 1 (from 10.30am) at Harlaw House and Garden next...
