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Magiscroft Coarse Fishery

Garngibboch RoadCondorratCumbernauldG67 4AF 01236 737577

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About the fishery

Magiscroft is a coarse-fishing complex near Cumbernauld with seven waters and more than 150 pegs. Day-ticket anglers can target carp and mixed coarse species, with different ponds suited to different approaches. All fish must be returned. The site has a bait and tackle shop, a clubhouse, toilets, parking and café facilities.

Venue overview

  • One seven-water coarse-fishing complex with more than 150 pegs. Individual ponds are parts of this venue and are not counted as separate fisheries.

Lakes and fish species

Waters and species

  • Waters: Main Loch, Island Pond, Top Pond, Woodside Pond, two Birch Ponds and Railway Pond.
  • The operator lists carp, tench, bream, ide, chub, roach, barbel, rudd, pike, perch and gudgeon. Pike fishing is restricted to separately announced winter periods.
  • Main Loch has 51 pegs; Island Pond 30, Top Pond 19, Woodside Pond 23 and Railway Pond 10. The Birch Ponds provide additional individual and double pegs.

Fishing access and booking

Access and tickets

  • Day tickets are offered to visiting anglers. Fish must be returned safely; a ticket does not permit keeping a catch.
  • One rod is permitted on the smaller ponds. A separate two-rod permit is available for Main Loch only. Contact the fishery about club bookings.

Tickets and prices

Ticket prices

  • The operator's undated full-ticket tariff lists adult £10, junior £8 and a two-rod Main Loch permit £15. Confirm the tariff and any session or event restrictions before visiting.

Published ticket tariffs are undated; confirm the current rate for your session.

Opening times and seasons

Fishing hours and season

  • Daily fishing: 9am until sunset, with an 8:30am opening on Saturdays and Sundays during May–August.
  • Tickets are not sold after 6pm. Christmas and New Year exceptions are announced separately. No unrestricted night-fishing permission is established.
  • Pike fishing is allowed only during separately notified winter months.
Monday9am to sunset
Tuesday9am to sunset
Wednesday9am to sunset
Thursday9am to sunset
Friday9am to sunset
Saturday9am to sunset
Sunday9am to sunset

Operator-listed fishing hours. Saturdays and Sundays start at 8:30am during May–August. Ticket sales end at 6pm. Christmas and New Year arrangements are announced separately. Google's fixed weekly hours differ and are retained internally; café/shop hours are separate.

Fishing rules

Fishing rules

  • All fish must be returned alive; every angler must carry a landing net.
  • Manufactured barbless hooks only, maximum size 8. No keepnets except in matches, braid, electronic bite alarms, meat baits or nuts. Only the fishery's own feed pellets may be used.
  • Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. No fires, alcohol or illegal drugs. Use the bins or take litter home.

Facilities and accessibility

Facilities and accessibility

  • Clubhouse, toilets, bait and tackle shop, parking, picnic and play areas are described by the operator. The café has vending machines and advertises hot food at weekends.
  • Top Pond is described as the most accessible pond, with a path and pegs around it. Step-free access throughout the complex and an accessible toilet are not confirmed.

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