Dalswinton

The Drum Loch

About the fishery

The Drum Loch is a nine-acre trout water on Dalswinton Estate managed by Dumfries and Galloway Angling Association. Visitors can obtain timed fly-fishing tickets through the club's listed outlets. Rainbow, brown and tiger trout are confirmed, with release rules that depend on species and size. The loch has a toilet, shelter, picnic seating and an accessible fishing platform.

Venue overview

One nine-acre loch on Dalswinton Estate, managed by Dumfries and Galloway Angling Association. This listing covers the loch only, not the association's separate river beats.

Lakes and fish species

Waters and species

Rainbow trout are stocked, and the club also confirms brown and tiger trout. The loch is a single physical water.

Fishing access and booking

Access and tickets

Visitor tickets are sold through McMillans tackle shop in Friars Vennel, Dumfries, Friars Carse Hotel, or by arrangements on 07543 399373.
Sign the book in the hut before fishing and retain the fishing ticket for inspection. Group bookings and competitions can be arranged with the club.

Tickets and prices

Ticket prices

Undated adult eight-hour tariff: one retained fish £25, two £30, three £35. Junior/concession equivalents: £20, £25 and £30.
Four hours: adult one fish £20 or two fish £25; junior/concession one fish £15 or two fish £20.
An adult and junior together, sharing a two-fish allowance: £40 for eight hours or £30 for four hours. Confirm the appropriate ticket before fishing.

The controlling club publishes an undated ticket tariff; confirm the current rate with the ticket outlet.

Opening times and seasons

Fishing hours and season

The reviewed club page does not state weekly clock times or annual season dates. Ask the ticket outlet about the intended date and arrival arrangements.
Four- and eight-hour ticket lengths are session durations, not an entitlement to arrive at any time. Google supplies no weekly hours for the saved listing.

Fishing rules

Fly fishing only, one rod at a time; conventional single-hook flies with barbless or crushed-barb hooks. Booby and egg flies are prohibited.
Return all brown and tiger trout and all rainbow trout over 6lb. Handle released fish with wet hands in the landing net, preferably keeping them off the bank.
Boats and float tubes are prohibited. No wading except to help return a fish safely. Children must be supervised by a responsible adult.
Sign in before fishing, carry the ticket and remove litter and discarded line.

Facilities and accessibility

The club lists a flushing toilet, sheltered seating and a picnic bench. It also reports adding a platform for less-able anglers.
The accessible platform does not establish a step-free route throughout the site, accessible toilet facilities or accessible parking; confirm individual requirements.