River Leven.
The gates are still open allowing a good flow. Not too many rods on the water but some anglers are enjoying great sport with spring fish.
On Saturday 10th May, Alan Hogan landed his first fish (11.5lbs) of the season at the Top Pool on the worm.
This fine specimen (13lbs) was caught on Monday 12th May at the Piles, on the fly, by Derek Hughes. With the assistance of Robert Curly it was netted and returned to the river. Well done Derek!
Chic McLean continues his successful season with another two fly caught springers at the Street Run, on 9th May (15lbs) and 12th May (14lbs). Both fish were released.
Finlay McLaren reports, while fishing the Estuary on Friday 9th May, landing an 8lb sea trout (above). An absolute bar of silver! Thanks for sharing with us Finlay.
River Leven Gauge.
Daily updates on river conditions are now available on this website. On our home page click on the River Leven link ( left hand side) A new page will open showing the water level that day at Bonhill Bridge. Jack Ferguson keeps a careful eye on conditions on the Leven and it’s thanks to him that this service is possible.
Loch Lomond.
Still quiet on the Loch, but with the gates open there will be fish going through.
Not many boats out midweek, but Wednesday 14th May was a good day for boatman Stuart McBean. He returned to Balloch with a spring salmon (13lbs) caught at the Boathouse on a trolled rapala.
Anglers out on the drift are having sport with sea trout to 3lbs. On Friday 10th May, this Balmaha angler’s rod was seen bending into a fish at the Ladies Point.
A trout of about 1.5lbs was netted and returned. Good sport nevertheless.
River Leven Clean Up.
Just to remind our band of workers that the work party scheduled for this weekend 17/18 May has been cancelled due to river height and weather forecast. Alternative dates will be announced soon.
Committee’s Update.
The latest committee news been posted on the Committee’s Blog section of this website.
JR
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