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Drummond Loch

 Drummond Loch, a Site of Special Scientific Interest that covers about 86  acres and is situated in a scenic and tranquil location within Drummond Castle Estate. It is reached via the Crieff to Muthill road, entrance to the Loch is via a padlocked gate; a key is issued with your ticket. There is ample parking in the Bennybeg car park on the opposite side of the road.

The Loch, which is stocked annually with 12” Brown Trout is one of the few remaining Brown trout fisheries only in Scotland. In the 2006 season fish up to 4lb were caught and weights of 2lb were not uncommon. The season runs 15 March - 6 October and fishing is fly only and from one of the Club's three boats - no bank fishing is allowed. Three new Clansman boats were purchased by the Club in Dec 02. They can comfortable accommodate 3 anglers and are available at very reasonable rates - see Prices.  

The loch is generally shallow, the deepest areas are about 8-10 feet, and as a consequence fish may be taken all over area. Being generally shallow, the loch fishes best from the opening of the season until about mid-Jul when it can become cloudy. The last month of the season can again see some good sport. Floating and intermediate lines are all that is needed fished with a selection of traditional wet flies such as; Black Pennel, Damsels, Grouse & Claret, Invicta and silver bodied March Brown, Invitca. Try also Palmers, Butchers, Sedges and common dry flies.