Real Farm Holidays
Fishing
| Overview | Salmon | Sea Trout | Trout | Coarse Fish |
| Spring (Mar, Apr, May) | Not many salmon in the spring but best to try Kirkwood. Catch & release only. | A few in April but not many till late May. | Lady’s Lochan at Kirkwood. The “Upper” river can produce big brownies, e.g. Jardine Hall. |
Chub and grayling on the Annan at Kirkwood (if available) or other local fisheries. |
| Summer (June, July & Aug) | Less likely on the Annan unless there is a good flood or until August. | Best time on the Annan – Kirkwood and Jardine Hall in particular. | Try rainbow trout in Lady’s Lochan at Kirkwood or at local fisheries. | None on the Annan but other local fisheries are open. |
| Autumn (Sept, Oct, Nov) | Best time on the Annan – Kirkwood & Jardine Hall in particular. | Some are caught on the Annan but should be returned. | A few in September but after that CLOSED. | None on the Annan but other local fisheries are open. |
| Winter (Dec, Jan, Feb) | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | Chub & grayling on the Annan at Kirkwood. |
New: Try fishing Kirkwood’s Dungeon Pool. It’s a challenge and can be extremely rewarding.
Don’t just take our word for it! Read the editor of Trout & Salmon magazine’s Experience on the Annan
Below is a map of the main fishing spots on the Kirkwood beat. Click on a spot for more information.