The fishery is now open till 6pm 7 days a week. The numbers of trout stocked is still increasing for the start of the new season on the 15th March. Some nice brown trout in the 2lb • 4lb range have already been caught and returned to the ponds in the last few days. A reminder to all river anglers that River Carron permits are on sale at the fishery cabin including various baits.
The fishery now offers a new discounted 8 hour Catch & Release Permit with a 10 fish limit using barbless hooks and fishermen can now fish 2 of the 3 ponds at the fishery including the middle fly pond. Black & Green Fritz and Bloodworm being the best. Average fish weight 3lb 3oz per trout.
One double was caught this week – an 12lb 4oz rainbow for C Liddle (
Some good baskets this week included: D Shepherd (Larbert) 5 for 18lb, best 6lb 4oz, W Sharp (Stirling) 5 for 17lb 8oz, best 5lb 8oz,D Ferguson (Denny) 5 for 16lb, best 5lb, P Mitchell (Westquarter) 5 for 18lb 8oz, best 5lb, A Dowling (Broxburn) 5 for 16lb, R Easton (Carronshore) 5 for 15lb 8oz, D Smart (Buckhaven) 5 for 14lb 12oz, A Keir (Broxburn) 5 for 14lb, G Bell (Falkirk) 4 for 13lb, J Rhino (Falkirk) 4 for 11lb 4oz, J Dunchie (Camelon) 4 for 10lb 8oz, J Jardine (Milton of Campsie) 3 for 10lb 8oz, D Hewins (Falkirk) 3 for 9lb, D Paton (Carronshore) 3 for 9lb 8oz, J Liddicoat (Stirling) 3 for 8lb, J McCormack (Dunblane) 2 for 7lb, Jim Gray (Dennyloanhead) 2 for 6lb 8oz, A Kelly (Motherwell) 2 for 7lb, G Cooper (Stirling) 1 for 6lb 12oz on maggot.
Parents with Kids, Beginners, Juniors, Clubs and Corporate Groups, Disabled all welcome, Call (01324) 822800 or 07729 303215 or try www.wellsfield.co.uk