Wellsfield Trout Fishery owners, fishery manager and bailiffs would like to thank all anglers who supported the fishery over the year.  The fisheries reputation has went from strength to strength in 2008 and Wellsfield is one of the best day ticket bank fisheries in Scotland.  There has been anglers visiting from all over Scotland from as far as Inverness and Fort William and from England, Ireland and Wales.  The fishery is now well established and the marginal and aquatic fly and bait life is prolific.  The water quality is excellent.

The fishery was re-awarded Troutmaster Status for 2009, and also re-awarded its 4 Star Rating from Visitscotland for 2009.

The fishery management work undertaken in 2008 has been at its best so far with many major improvements made to make the fishery top class.  Improvements took the form of the top fly pond "lochan Hearadh" and the middle fly pond "lochan uaithne" being further improved.  The bait pond "Lochan Fionn” was also further improved.  Tree felling in some places and tree planting in others was completed.  in addition landscaping, flowering plants and marginal plants were improved to help aquatic insect life thrive.  The result was record hatches of buzzers, damsel fly, mayfly, dragonfly, daddies and other insects.  It was also noted that the population of small fish fry was up, including minnows and stickleback.

The Stocking Policy was improved and Scottish Rainbows and Devon Rainbows were stocked, the average size was increased with larger fish and fish stocking numbers were increased on the previous year, the average fish size (3lb+), the fish quality, strength and fight was rated higher than ever.  Fish catch returns, number of anglers, number of double figure specimen trout, number of 4lb-10lb fish and number of Troutmasters entries were all up on last year.  Blue Trout, Brown Trout and Tiger trout were stocked in addition to the Rainbows.

Wellsfield provided a record number of fishing lessons this year to teaching young anglers and older anglers how to fly fish or bait fish.  We are proud to see so many new anglers are taking up the sport.  Junior angler numbers encouragingly increased.  The number of fishing lessons for children and adults was a record indicating that many people are very keen to get into the sport.

The number of £50 Yellow and £500 White tagged prize winners was also up.  Club Bookings and corporate days were a major success with the barbecue/buffet services.  Charity fundraisers, youth group outings, special needs and disabled group days were all a big success.

The top flies were Yellow Dancer, Orange Cheeked Black Buzzer, Diawl Bach and Damsel Nymph.

The fishery summer evening sessions were extended with additional floodlights around the fishery ponds. The Automatic Ice Prevention Wave Machines ensured all 3 lochans were open in winter, the car park was extended for coaches and mini-buses, Fishing Pegs were improved including disabled access pegs.
 
 

TROUT FISHING LESSONS (Children & Adults)

We are able to offer a wide range of tuition.
Tuition is available at Wellsfield Fishery for individuals or groups from our professional instructors.

We cater for fishing enthusiasts of all types, male or female, young or old, very experienced to total novice.
It is vital to master the essential casting and fly fishing skills.
The only way to ensure that these skills are taught properly is to learn with a trained and qualified instructor.

Price per Person: £25 for 1 hour session, £50 for 2 hour session (recommended).

• Professional Experienced Casting Instructor.
•  FREE 2 hr Fishing permit included in the price (right to keep up to 2 fish).
• Equipment Hire (Rod, Reel, Net, Tackle) included in the price.
• Free Booklet “Successful Fly Fishing” given to you.

• Children go FREE if accompanied by a paying adult.
• Groups taken by arrangement with multiple casting instructors.

Fly Fishing Lesson (Trout)
Learn about the Equipment – Rods, Reels, Lines, Flies, Lures
Safety Tips
Retrieval Methods
Striking, Playing and Netting Trout
Learn to Cast a Fly Line - The Overhead Cast
The Countdown Method for depth fishing
How to Catch Fish
Fishing Lures, Wet Flies, Dry Flies, Nymphs and Buzzers.

Bait & Spinning Fishing Lesson (Trout)
Learn about the Equipment – Rods, Reels, Baits, Tackle
Safety Tips
Bait Types, Spinner Types and Methods
Learn to Cast Bait and Spinners for Distance and Accuracy
Surface Float Fishing
Ledgering & Bottom Fishing
Surface & Depth Spinning
Retrieval Methods
Catching, Striking, Playing and Netting Trout
 

CORPORATE EVENTS

We offer a wide range of corporate events and activities at Wellsfield Fishery.

Our central location is ideal for a variety of group and corporate events.

These can include:

• Corporate Team Building Days
• Corporate Client Entertainment Days
• Barbeques & Spit Pig Roasts
• Catering to suit your budget
• Full Lochan Hire
• Casting and fishing demonstrations
• Trout Fishing (Fly Fishing & Bait/Spinning Fising for Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout)
• Trout Fly Casting Tuition

2009 COMPETITIONS & EVENTS

WELLSFIELD FLYMASTERS 2009 FINAL (OPEN COMPETITION)    Sunday 10th May 2009
WELLSFIELD KINGFISHERS OPEN JUNIOR COMPETITION 2009    Saturday 2nd August 2009 (Fly, Bait, Spinning combined)
CHRISTMAS FISHING FOR TURKEYS, HAMPERS.                             Sunday 20th December 2009
BOXING DAY BONANZA COMPETITION                                             Saturday 26th December 2009

Info:

All Competitions: Arrive at 7.45am for  8.00 am start.  All competitions are open competitions (except Troutmasters) and everyone is welcome to participate in these fun day events.  Great Trophies, Shields, Prizes, PR Exposure, fun and enjoyment are available. Lunch is provided for some events.  Call 01324 822800  for entry fees and further information.

Troutmasters: To enter Troutmasters you must catch a large fish (normally a double figure specimen) at the fishery over the year and enter the Troutmasters UK wide competition, and win heaviest fish to be 1st, 2nd, or 3rd for one month.  The final will be the top 36 anglers for that year who achieved this.
 

FISHMOBILITY FOR DISABLED ANGLERS
  Disabled Access Trout Fishing (Fly and Bait Fishing)

Available all year, 7 days, Mon-Sun, 8am till Dusk

Waterside Disabled Fishing Platforms on 3 lochans

Car access to Disabled Fishing Platforms

Separate Disabled Car Park at Fishery Lodge

Staff help with mobility and access

Disabled groups and events welcome.

Telephone: 01324 822800
 

Wellsfield Fishery has its own junior club called The Wellsfield Kingfishers Junior Fishing Club. We openly encourage youngsters, boys and girls to take up the sport of fishing and instructs youngsters up to the age of 16.  Advise and instruction is given by fishery staff, parents and professionals.  To join the club call 01324 822800 or visit the fishery.
 

KINGFISHERS MEMBERSHIP CARD
Juniors  receive a 10% discount all year round on Junior Fishing Permits, Fishing Tackle, Fishing Lessons and Bait purchases.

SKIP HATS & BADGES
Juniors  receive a Wellsfield Fishery Skip Hat FREE! when they collect 5 x 4hr Junior Permit Slips.
The hats and embroidered badges are also be on sale at the fishery at cost price.

KINGFISHERS JUNIOR FISHING LEAGUE
The Junior Fishing League starts on 1st September 2008 and ends on 31st August 2009.
The league is open to all Juniors (15yrs and under) for Fly Fishing, Bait Fishing and Spinning combined.
Every time you buy a 4-hour Junior Permit, weigh your fish in and your catch weight will be recorded.
At the end of the year your best 12 bag weights will be selected then added up and judged.
The Junior Angler with heaviest total bag weight for the year will win the league for each age category:

League Age Categories
Under 12 years (minimum age 4yrs).
12-15 years.

Juniors can buy as many permits as they wish over the year to try and catch and record better bag weights.
The winners for each age category will win a Trophy and Prize.
There will also be a Trophy and Special Prize for the “Best Overall Junior Champion”.

WELLSFIELD ANNUAL JUNIOR OPEN COMPETITION
This competition will be held on Saturday 2nd August 2009, starting at 8.30am.
The competition is for Fly Fishing, Bait Fishing and Spinning combined, for both age categories.
There will be Trophies, Medals, Cash and Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places.

EVENT DAYS
We  run various event days over the year and  take bookings on a first-come first-serve basis for the days.  The number of days depends on demand.
We have Scottish Fly Fishing Team Seniors / Juniors, Casting Instructors, Fly Tiers and Trout & Salmon Ghillies and Tackle Suppliers who offer their help.

JUNIOR FISHING LESSONS
Junior Fishing Lessons are available all year round to help you improve your fishing skills and catch more fish!
To book a Fly Fishing or Bait & Spinning Fishing lesson simply call 01324 822800.
 

HISTORY OF WELLSFIELD TROUT FISHERY

Wellsfield Trout Fishery was developed from old ponds (old historical water storage reservoirs) which have been around for over 150 years and date back to the early 18th Century.  During the 18th century Wellsfield Farm was used to store water, in small storage reservoirs, to the north of the farm, next to the Chough Glen, at an elevation above the Avon Burn (which is a tributary of the River Carron).  The stored water was fed down through the Chough Glen and used to turn the mill wheels of the mills on the Avon Burn downstream.  The water in the reservoirs would have been used by the mills to produce wool, flax, and to bruise barley and oats.  Historical and O/S maps show the reservoirs at Wellsfield date back to before 1850, and the remains of one of the reservoirs can still be seen today at Wellsfield.  Historical O/S maps also show High Quarter Mill, Low Quarter Mill and Lower Mill on the Avon Burn in Loudens Glen just north of Dunipace and the remains of the mill buildings and sluice ditches can still be seen today.

The catchment reservoirs were dug by hand, horse and cart in the early 1800’s above the Chough Glen on Wellsfield because the site is ideal  - it sits high on a hill providing water at force to the Avon Burn, has a plentiful supply of water to it and has ease of access (the original Stirling Road runs past it).  Water sources include groundwater springs, wells, surface water streams, field drains and issues.
 
 

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