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Burns Trout Fishery

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About the fishery

Burns Trout Fishery at Tarbolton offers fly and bait fishing across one four-water complex. The operator lists rainbow and brown trout, timed visitor sessions, parking, toilets and a refreshments lodge. Fishing methods vary by water, and the published tariff's currency and evening-time inconsistencies need checking before booking.

Tarbolton fishing complex

  • Burns Trout Fishery is one multi-water venue beside Tarbolton village. Its Large Loch, Triangle Loch, smaller bait loch and large bait pond are counted together.

Lakes and fish species

Waters, trout and methods

  • The main Large Loch is fly-only. Triangle Loch supports fly and bait fishing on designated banks; the smaller loch and large pond are bait waters.
  • The operator lists rainbow and brown trout. Gallery image captions mention carp and mixed coarse ponds, but current coarse-fishing access and species have not been confirmed.

Fishing access and booking

Visitor access and session choices

  • The published tariff offers adult, concession and under-16 fly or bait sessions, including four-hour, full-day and evening options. Call the fishery for availability and arrival arrangements.
  • Club and corporate bookings are advertised. Catch-and-release is offered on the fly pond only.

Tickets and prices

Published tariff needs currency confirmation

  • The undated operator tariff displays amounts of 10, 15 and 20 with euro (€) symbols. The currency and current charges need confirmation; these have not been converted into pound prices.
  • Adult fly and bait tickets list a two-fish allowance for four-hour/evening sessions and four fish for a full day. Fly tickets allow catch-and-release after the allowance; bait tickets do not state this entitlement.
  • The separate fly catch-and-release tariff is labelled strictly barbless. Check the chosen ticket and allowance with the fishery.

Opening times and seasons

Day sessions, evenings and listed business hours

  • The operator's full-day session is 9am–5pm; four-hour sessions finish by 5pm. Adult evening sessions are listed from 5pm until dusk.
  • Google lists daily business hours of 9am–10pm. That generic closing time does not establish fishing permission after dusk; use the operator's session limits.
  • Concession/child evening lines say 5am despite the adult evening entry saying 5pm. Confirm the intended start time. Annual season dates are not stated.
Operator day session9am–5pm; four-hour tickets finish by 5pm
Operator adult evenings5pm–dusk; confirm availability and seasonal daylight
Google-listed business hoursMonday–Sunday 9am–10pm; this does not override fishing-session limits

Operator fishing sessions take priority over the generic Google business timetable. Confirm evening availability, annual season and the inconsistent concession/child evening start time before travelling.

Fishing rules

Water-specific fishing restrictions

  • Use the fly-only main loch and designated fly/bait banks on Triangle Loch appropriately. The smaller loch and large pond are described as bait-only.
  • Catch-and-release is restricted to the fly pond with strictly barbless hooks. A full general rulebook was not available in the reviewed pages.

Facilities and accessibility

Parking, lodge and accessibility

  • The operator lists parking, toilets and a small lodge offering warm drinks and snacks.
  • Access for disabled anglers is advertised to most parts of the lochs. Individual peg access, step-free routes and accessible-toilet specifications are not confirmed.

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