Coarse Fishing
Chub and Grayling at Kirkwood

At Kirkwood we allow anglers who are staying in our cottages to fish for the chub and grayling on the Annan at certain times of the year.  The best time is the winter (mid November to late February) while the spring (March to May) can also be good. 

Live bait is not allowed, the best baits are maggots, bread, cheese and luncheon meat, and all fish must be returned. This is not easy angling but the rewards are big fish - chub are often over 5lb and grayling over 2lb.

It was here, in 1955, that Dr Cameron caught the famous UK record 10lb 8oz chub. This was caught on a fly and many of the big chub and graying are caught while fly fishing.  Cost £15 per day or £48 per week, if staying in our cottages, but should be booked.

Additionally there are other local fisheries where coarse fishing can be excellent.