Wellsfield
Trout Fishery
Wellsfield
Trout Fishery is "CENTRAL SCOTLAND'S BEST DAY TICKET FISHERY"
and
one of the most popular and best facility day ticket fisheries (fly &
bait) in Scotland.
HOLDER
OF SCOTTISH RECORD RAINBOW TROUT - 30lb 11oz (March 05)
Wellsfield
is an official "Troutmasters
Competition Water"
and
is regularly featured in "Trout
Fisherman Magazine".
NEWS
2008: ANGLING CLUB BOOKINGS NOW BEING TAKEN
FOR 2008.
NEWS
2008: TROUTMASTERS STATUS AWARDED AGAIN FOR
2008.
NEWS
2008: Visitscotland 4 Star Rating Awarded
again for 2008.
NEWS
2008: River Carron Permits still on sale at
Fishery Tackle Shop.
2008
COMPETITIONS & EVENTS - See below
"Central
Scotland's Best Fly Fishery"
"Central
Scotland's Best Bait Fishery - Any method"
We
would love to request the pleasure of your company
for
a day’s trout fishing at Wellsfield Trout Fishery, Central Scotland's finest.
Situated
just North of Denny on the A872 Stirling Road and 2 miles south of Stirling
Services.
3
Lochans totalling 12 acres, set in a spectacular 35 acre location.
Car
Parking for over 40 Cars with Coach Parking.
The
trout fishery comprises of 3 well-stocked lochans:
Lochan
Hearadh - 5 acres of Fly Fishing from the
bank (19ft deep, 45 pegs).
Lochan
Uaithne - 4 acres of Fly Fishing from the
bank (18ft deep, 20 pegs).
Lochan
Fionn - 3 acres of mixed Fly and Bait fishing
from the bank (20ft deep, 25 pegs).
Set
in beautiful natural surroundings.
Bank
fishing for up to 100 rods.
3 Fly-Fishing
Lochans with a Separate Bait Fishing & Spinning Lochan.
Stay
in our 4 Star Rated Holiday Lodges and enjoyed the fantastic fishing!
Winner
of UKFX / AILLSTB
2003 Tourism Awards for "Best Self-Catering
Holiday Accommodation!"
Stocking
Policy: Fishery stocked daily with rainbow, brown, blue, steelheads and
tiger trout
from
a minimum 2lb up to 25lb(+!). Our 2007 average weight was 3lb 2oz.
There
is a very good head of top quality hard fighting fish with many 4lb-10lb
fish and many double figure specimens.
White
Tagged (£500) and Yellow Tagged (£50) prize fish are stocked
and caught regularly.
SCOTTISH
RECORD RAINBOW TROUT - 30lb 11oz
(David
Turnbull (Alva), March 05)
Current
Fishery Records:
30
lb 11oz Rainbow Trout (March 2005)
23lb
8oz Rainbow Trout (March 2003)
21lb
8oz Rainbow Trout (June 2004)
20lb
8oz Rainbow Trout (August 2006)
18lb
Rainbow Trout (June 2007)
9lb
15oz Blue Trout (September 2004)
9lb
9oz Steelhead (November 2002)
7 lb
11oz Brown Trout (April 2004)
Summary
of 2007:
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 2007 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 2008, and also re-awarded its 4 Star
Rating from Visitscotland for 2008.
The fishery
management work undertaken in 2007 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" being further established
after it was extended to double its original size. The bait pond
was also further established after the bait pond “Lochan Fionn” being extended
to 25% larger in 2006. 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 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.
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. Junior
angler numbers encouragingly increased.
The top 3 flies
were Yellow Dancer, Orange Cheeked Black Buzzer and Damsel.
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.
Opening
hours: 8 am till dusk (floodlit) all year round.
Wellsfield
is "Ice-Free"
in Winter thanks to our
Automatice
Ice Prevention Wave Machines.
Facilities
include: Fishery Lodge Cabin, Rod, Reels, Tackle, Flies, Lines Hire
& Sales,
Hot
Food, Snacks and Refreshements, Fishing / Casting Tuition, Private Car
Park,
Toilets,
Waterside Fishing Shelters, Foot Boards and Seats, Floodlighting, Disabled
Friendly.
Club
Bookings, Group Bookings, Corporate Days available.
Buffet
/ Barbeque Facilities available for clubs & groups.
Concessions
for OAP's, Juniors and the Disabled.
Lochan
Uaithne (Fly only)
4 acres,
18ft deep.
Lochan
Hearadh (Fly only)
5 acres,
19ft deep.
Lochan
Fionn (Fly & Bait mixed) Bait Fishing - Any Method
3
acres, 20 ft deep.
The
fishery is spring fed with crystal clear water plus a natural feeder burn.
There is an abundance of natural insect life and an abundance of aquatic
life including nymphs, buzzers, fry, minnow, stickleback, beetles, shrimp,
snails, flies, amphibians and terrestrials which encourages the trout to
be free rising, in fact it is not unusual to see trout rising even on the
coldest and dullest of days, giving excellent surface sport.
Floating,
intermediate and sinking lines work well with a long leader.
Buzzers,
Bloodworm, Nymphs (Pheasant Tail, Hares Ear, Damsels, Dragonfly), Attractor
Lures, Cats, Fritzs,
Crafetyes,
Dancers, Wagglers, Emergers, Dry Flies and selections of traditional wet
flies all catch plenty fish.
We
run a White Tagged Prize Fish (£500) and Yellow Tagged Prize Fish
(£50) Competition:
Catch
a white tagged fish and win the money in the kitty. Prize fish are
stocked and caught regularly.
A friendly
and welcoming atmosphere, a peaceful and very tranquil spot.
The
fishery is managed to maximise the enjoyment of trout fishing.
Keen
fishermen ourselves, we have used our own knowledge
and
experience of trout fishing and field sports, countryside land management,
wildlife
habitat conservation and tourism and leisure management to create
an
outstanding trout fishery which offers something special to the keen trout
fisherman.
Full
Time Fishery Manager, Bailiffs and Volunteer bailiffs always on Site.
WELLSFIELD
TROUT FISHERY PRICE LIST 2008
Fishing
Tickets (Permits)
8 hour
Session (4 Fish or 5 Fish Take Limit) £22 / £24
6 hour
Session (4 Fish Take Limit)
£20
4 hour
Session (3 Fish Take Limit)
£16
2 hour
Session (2 Fish Take Limit)
£12
Parent
& Child Ticket (Junior under 11yrs)
(4
hr Session with 4 Fish Combined Limit) £20
(2
hr Session with 2 Fish Combined Limit) £15
Additional
Children Add £7.50 and Add 1 Fish to Limit
Junior
Ticket (under 11yrs, 4 hour Session, 2 Fish limit) £10
No
C&R on bait fishing.
CLUB
BOOKINGS
12
rods or more receive a 10% Discount
CONCESSIONS
Senior
Citizens / Unemployed / Disabled 10% Discount on Mondays on Permits.
Fishing
Lessons
1 Hour
One to One Fishing Lesson £15 per half
hour, £25 per hour.
(includes
Rod Hire, Tackle and Permit)
Fishing
Rod Hire (all sessions)
Net
Hire £2
Fly
Rod, Reel, Line, Fly £7
Bait
Rod, Reel, Line, Tackle £7
Rod
or Reel only £5
When
you would like to visit the fishery for a cast or two
just
phone 01324 822800 beforehand
to book up.
Please
browse through our website to see our 4 Star Rated Self Catering Holiday
Lodges
and
all the other facilities we have on offer if you feel like staying for
a relaxing fishing holiday.
With
the Manager and a full time Ghillie always on hand to give assistance and
advice, 90 casting platforms in total, (some are wheelchair friendly),
Wellsfield Fishery is ideal for both the experienced and novice fisherman
seeking top class sport in ideal surroundings, guaranteeing a perfect day
for everyone. We look forward to seeing you!
2008
COMPETITIONS & EVENTS
WELLSFIELD
TROUTMASTERS 2007 FINAL
Sunday 13th April 2008
WELLSFIELD
FLYMASTERS 2008 FINAL (OPEN COMPETITION) Sunday 11th
May 2008
CHRISTMAS
FISHING FOR TURKEYS, HAMPERS.
Sunday 21st December 2008
BOXING
DAY BONANZA COMPETITION
Friday 26th December 2008
Info:
Competitions:
Generally Start 8.30 am. 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
has its own junior club and openly encourages and instructs youngsters
up to the age of 16.
The Wellsfield
Kingfishers are instructed in the sport of fly fishing and fly tying and
bait angling.
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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Wellsfield Farm
Holiday Lodges, Health Club, Trout Fishery & Equestrian Centre
Stirling Road,
Denny, Stirlingshire, Scotland, FK6 6QZ
Internet: www.wellsfield.co.uk
Email: lodgebookings@touristholidays.demon.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1324
822800 Fax: +44 (0)1324 820022