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Wednesday 14 December 2016

Fishery Reopens - Wednesday 14 December

The Lochans have thawed and we have reopened this morning.

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Tuesday 13 December 2016

Fishery Closed - Tuesday 13 December

Ice on both lochans has meant that we have not been able to open today.  Keep an eye on the blog for further updates.

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Thursday 8 December 2016

Fishery Reopens - Thursday 8 December

The higher temperatures over the past two days have meant that the lochans have fully thawed and we have reopened today.

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Sunday 4 December 2016

Fishery Closed - Sunday 4 December

Low overnight temperatures have resulted in both lochans being frozen this morning.

Milder temperatures are forecast for next week and we will update the blog as soon as the lochans are fishable again.

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Friday 2 December 2016

Fishery Reopens - Friday 2 December

Most of the ice has now gone so the fishery has reopened.  There is currently a problem with the water in the Bothy - we hope to get this sorted out today.

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Friday 25 November 2016

Fishery Closed - Friday 25 November

After a short holiday, we have returned to frozen lochans!

It appears that the lochans began to freeze last Sunday and are now fully frozen.  Apologies to anyone who came up during this week to find the lochans frozen.

We will update the blog by 09.00 am on the morning of any day that a thaw makes the lochans fishable.

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Tuesday 1 November 2016

2016 Dunlichity Cup Heat 7 Results

16 competitors arrived for the penultimate heat of this year's Dunlichity Cup, and by the end of the heat, we still do not know who this year's outright winner will be!

It was good to welcome back James Watson, who took the first fish at 3lb 14oz - good enough to win the bottle.

It was a cagey affair for the top three going in to the heat, and Jamie Macgregor Snr, Tim Watson and Liam Skinner were 2nd, 3rd and 4th respectively.  However, the winner was Ian Young, with two fish to 6lb 7oz.
James Watson, Tim Watson, Jamie Macgregor Snr and Ian Young

Going into the final heat, Liam Skinner leads by one point from Tim Watson, with Jamie Macgregor Snr five points further behind in 3rd place.  This year's winner will come from one of these three, but with seven prizes up for grabs plus the heat prizes, it should be an interesting heat!

The final heat of the Dunlichity Cup is Saturday 5 November at 09.00.

If you can get a lift, then "bring a bottle" for the end of season celebration.

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Monday 26 September 2016

2016 Dunlichity Cup Heat 7 - Saturday 1 October

The 7th heat of the 2016 Dunlichity Cup will be held on Saturday 1 October at 09.00.

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2016 Dunlichity Cup - Heat 6 Results

Heat 6 of the 2016 Dunlichity Cup  took place on Saturday 3 September.  Conditions on the day were good and the heat started well for Neil Pirrie, who caught a fish as soon as his first cast hit the water.  Soon afterwards, he caught the second largest fish of the day at 3lb 3oz.

Unlike most heats, more fish were taken in the afternoon session, and a number of competitors blanked in spite of catching fish. 

Honours for the day went to Tim Watson, with a bag of 6lb 5oz (including the biggest fish of the day at 3lb 15oz).  Second was George Skinner and third was Jamie Macgregor Snr.  Season leader Liam Skinner was 5th and the bottle went to Neil Pirrie.
Neil Pirrie, George Skinner, Tim Watson and Jamie Macgregor Snr


With only two heats left, any of 6 competitors could still win the title.  Last year's winner Liam Skinner has now seen his lead cut to only two points by Tim Watson. Everything to play for!

The penultimate heat of the 2016 Dunlichity Cup is on Saturday 1 October.


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Wednesday 31 August 2016

Dunlichity Cup Heat 6 - Saturday 3 September

The sixth heat of the Dunlichity Cup will take place on Saturday 3 September at 09.00.

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Dunlichity Cup Heats 3, 4 and 5

Three heats of the Dunlichity Cup have taken place since the last update:

Heat 3 - Saturday 4 June
The heat marked a welcome return to the competition for Magnus Macdonald and James Gray.  After blanking in the previous heat, Liam Skinner returned to form with second place and 9 points for a bag of 8lb 3oz.  Top place, however went to Billy Brown, with a bag of 9lb.  George Skinner was third and George Ritchie won the bottle.
Billy Brown, Liam Skinner, George Skinner and George Ritchie

Heat 4 - Saturday 2 July
The heat marked a welcome return to form for two Dunlichity Cup stalwarts, Graham Matheson and David Skinner.  Graham won the heat with a bag of 8lb 4oz after having blanked the first three heats.  David was second with 7lb 12oz and in third place was Ronnie Macdonald.  The bottle went to Neil Pirrie with the biggest fish of the day at 5lb 4oz.
Not a great quality photo of Ronnie Macdonald, David Skinner, Graham Matheson and Neil Pirrie.


Heat 5 - Saturday 13 August
Due to Moy and Belladrum, Heat 5 took place a week later than normal and attracted 16 competitors.  It was business as usual for last year's cup winner and runner-up, with Liam Skinner taking first place with 5lb 15 oz and Jamie Macgregor Snr taking second place with 5lb.  Before departing for a lengthy break, James Watson signed off with third place.  We all wish him the very best and hope to see him back soon.  George Skinner took the bottle.
George Skinner, James Watson, Jamie Macgregor Snr and Liam Skinner

The overall standings after 5 heats show 2015 Champion Liam Skinner in front by 6 points from Tim Watson with Ronnie Macdonald third.

The sixth heat of the Dunlichity Cup is on Saturday 3 September at 09.00.


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Friday 3 June 2016

2016 Dunlichity Cup Heats 1 and 2

It was a case of ups and downs for 2015 Dunlichity Cup Champion Liam Skinner.

In Heat 1, two fish at 7lb 4oz during the fourth peg were enough to put him 1lb 2oz ahead of second place Ronnie Macdonald,. with George Skinner third at 5lb 12oz.  Tim Watson took the bottle.  Last year's runner up Jamie MacGregor Snr only secured tenth place with one point.
George Skinner, Liam Skinner and Ronnie Macdonald

Heat 2, in a reversal of the first heat, Jamie took first place with 7lb 3oz, thanks to a 4lb 10oz fish in the last peg.  George Ritchie was second with 5lb 13oz and George Swanson was third with 5lb 11oz, with the bottle going to Jamie Jnr.  Liam ended 11th with "nil point"!


Jamie Macgregor Jnr, Jamie Macgregor Snr, George Swanson and George Ritchie

After two heat, Tim Watson leads the league table with 14 points, one ahead of George Swanson.  Jamie and Liam are third and fourth respectively.



Everything to play for in the third heat on Saturday 4 June.

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Tuesday 31 May 2016

Dunlichity Cup Heat 3 - Saturday 4 June

The third heat of this year's Dunlichity Cup will be held this coming Saturday, 4 June at 09.00.

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Friday 27 May 2016

Fishery Closed Tomorrow Evening

The fishery will close tomorrow evening, Saturday 28 May at 17.00 for a private party.  We hope that this does not inconvenience anyone.

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Friday 6 May 2016

Dunlichity Cup 2016 - Heat 2

Heat 2 of the 2016 Dunlichity Cup is tomorrow, Saturday 7 May at 09.00.

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Tuesday 26 April 2016

Fishery Reopens - Wednesday 27 April

There is still a light dusting of snow but the banks are clearer so we are reopening this morning.

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Fishery Closed - Tuesday 26 April

Who would have thought it!

Snow overnight on top of sleet for much of yesterday have left the banks too wet to open.

Hopefully, we will not be closed for too long!

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Friday 22 April 2016

2015 Troutmaster Fish Off - Saturday 23 April

The fish off for he 2015 DunlichityTroutmaster champion is tomorrow.  The top lochan will be closed until 15.00.

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Tuesday 5 April 2016

Dunlichity Cup and Troutmaster Fish Off Dates

The following dates have been allocated for this year's Dunlichity Cup:

Heat 1 - Saturday 9 April
Heat 2 - Saturday 7 May
Heat 3 - Saturday 4 June
Heat 4 - Saturday 2 July
Heat 5 - Saturday 6 August (TBC)
Heat 6 - Saturday 3 September
Heat 7 - Saturday - 1 October
Heat 8 - Saturday 5 November

The cost of entry for the Dunlichity Cup for 2016 is £27 per heat.

The 2016 Troutmaster Fish Off will be held on Saturday 23 April.

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Friday 11 March 2016

Fishery Reopens - Friday 11 March

The ice has now cleared from the lochans and the fishery has reopened.

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Thursday 10 March 2016

Fishery Closed - Thursday 10 March

Unfortunately, an overnight frost has left both lochans frozen this morning.  We will update the blog as soon as the lochans have thawed.

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Sunday 6 March 2016

Fishery Status - Sunday 6 March

We have opened this morning but there is 40% ice on both lochans.  We expect this to burn off during the day but please be advised that only limited access will be available.

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Tuesday 1 March 2016

Fishery Reopens - Tuesday 1 March

Higher overnight temperatures mean that both lochans have now thawed and have reopened this morning.

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Monday 8 February 2016

Fishery Closed - 8 February

Both lochans are completely frozen this morning.  We will update the blog as soon as they have thawed.

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Thursday 4 February 2016

Fishery Reopens - Thursday 4 February

Snow and ice have now all melted so we have reopened this morning.  Take care on the damp banks.

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Saturday 30 January 2016

Fishery Closed - Saturday 30 January

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Sunday 24 January 2016

Fishery Reopens - Monday 25 January

The high temperatures over the past few days have cleared all but a little ice from both lochans.  Given the forecast overnight temperatures, we plan to open tomorrow morning.

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Friday 8 January 2016

Fishery Closed - Friday 8 January

An overnight frost has left a layer of ice across both lochans.  Low forecast temperatures suggest that this is unlikely to clear today.

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