Submitted by admin on Fri, 10/12/2012 - 19:15 River Leven. At the beginning of the week the level fell back slightly but has risen again and looks set to remain at a good height for the rest of the season. On 4th October, Derek Hughes landed this fine 'back end' salmon at the Bonhill pool. [...]
Submitted by admin on Sun, 09/30/2012 - 12:57 River Leven. The autumn colours brightening up the river banks should remind us that we are entering the last four weeks of the season. The river level has remained steady, giving good fishing conditions for fly and spinning. Euan Slowic recently landed this 12lb salmon at the [...]
Submitted by admin on Fri, 09/21/2012 - 19:50 River Leven. The heavy rainfall on Monday ensured that the river remained in great condition, continuing to provide excellent sport. On Thursday 20th, Jack Ferguson hooked this cock salmon on the fly at the Bonhill Pool. It measured 38" in length and 19.5" girth which equates to [...]
Submitted by admin on Sat, 09/15/2012 - 19:31 River Leven. The last two weeks has seen the Leven in good condition with steady catches reported including: Ross MacLeod (6lb) at McKinnons on the fly. Charlie O'Hara (17.5lb) Howgate on the worm. Brain Ward (9lb) Chapel Hole. Sinclair McAllister (13lb) Bonhill Pool on the fly, returned. [...]
Submitted by admin on Sun, 09/02/2012 - 10:42 River Leven. The river level over the last fortnight has been constantly very high. Overall,the Leven seems to be fishing well. Chic McLean recently caught and released grilse of 5lb and 6lb, taken on a rapala. A 3lb brown trout was also returned. On 24th August, Ross [...]
Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/23/2012 - 21:39 River Leven. A quieter spell on the Leven with falling levels and fewer anglers out. Nevertheless still a few fish coming off, mainly grilse, and good to know that some anglers are still choosing the catch and release alternative. On the 9th of August, Jim McDonald landed [...]
Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/08/2012 - 18:07 River Leven. The river has fished well in the last week, particularly the top end, with a steady run of grilse coming through and some heavier fish still showing. The level has remained fairly constant with no sign of the gates closing. On 1st August, Stevie Blackwood [...]
Submitted by admin on Sun, 04/08/2012 - 14:20 Easter Salmon After weeks of speculation and expectation, perseverance finally paid off for one happy angler.....the first salmon of the season! Yesterday, Saturday 9th of April, Paul Dorrian successfully netted the first spring salmon from the River Leven. The fish, which weighed in at 8lbs, was caught [...]
Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/31/2012 - 20:09 River Leven. It's always good news when we hear of anglers returning fish to the system. An angler's first salmon....now that is something to be commended. On Friday 27th of July, Vinnie Woods landed his first salmon, weighing 10lbs, at Stuckie Bridge on a cherry red devon. [...]
Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/25/2012 - 21:28 River Leven. July can be a frustrating month on the system with low water on the rivers and the arrival of the grilse run awaited....not so this year. Good amounts of rain have kept the Leven flowing and the fish keep coming through. The most recent catch [...]
