Dunlichity House

Fishing conditions remained good for the 7th heat of this year's Dunlichity Cup.

17 competitors arrived for Heat 6 of this year's competition.  Fishing conditions were good.  

There was another great turnout for the fifth heat of this year's Dunlichity Cup, with 17 anglers competing.  It was also an opportunity to welcome back James Gray, 2014 Dunlichity Cup winner after a few years away.

18 competitors turned out for the 4th heat of this year's Dunlichity Cup.

15 anglers turned up to compete in Heat 2 of this year's Dunlichity Cup.

After all that has gone on in the world over recent months, it was a pleasure to welcome 14 competitors to the first heat of this year's Dunlichity Cup.  Whilst some Covid measures remain in place, seeing so many familiar faces brought a sense that normality is slowly being restored!

13 anglers arrived for the penultimate heat of this year's Dunlichity Cup.

13 competitors arrived for the second heat of this year's Dunlichity Cup.

At long last, we were able to hold our first competition since Lockdown, with 12 anglers competing in the first heat of this year's Dunlichity Cup.  Everyone observed the Covid-19 protocols introduced to keep the fishery a safe environment for all.

A strong, swirling wind made conditions challenging but fortunately, the forecast rain held off.  Fish were caught from the first five minutes of the first peg, but many competitors held off taking both fish.  This led to come frantic casting during the last peg.

Liam Skinner took first prize with a two fish bag at 4lb 13oz, with Jamie MacGregor Snr second, and David Skinner third.  In all, eight competitors collected their first points of the season.

The next heat is on Saturday 26 September at 09.00.


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Following the Scottish Government's announcement dated 28 May 2020 relaxing some Lockdown restrictions, Dunlichity Trout Fishery will reopen with effect from Friday 29 May.

We take the ongoing situation regarding Covid-19 very seriously and we would like all our visitors to do the same.

We consider the risk to anglers to be minimal once they are out fishing.  However, there are precautions that we will all need to take:

- Please do not bring children or non-fishing guests to the Fishery with you.  The Fishery is restricted to anglers only.

- The Bothy will be closed until further notice.  The toilet is also currently unavailable whilst essential repairs are carried out to the Bothy.  The outside sink is also unavailable.

- Do not share fishing equipment.  It is also advisable to bring something with you to place on the peg seats.  During this time, there will be no rental equipment available.

- For safety reasons, we have ceased the provision of complimentary tea, coffee and juices. Please bring your own refreshments with you.

- Please do not visit the Fishery if you have any of the symptoms associated with Covid-19 - stay at home until you are well.

- We do not have facilities for cashless payments, so we would be grateful if you could bring the correct money with you. Familiarise yourself with the revised ticket prices. A link to the prices is at the bottom of this page.

- We are not introducing a booking system and fishing will be on a first come, first served basis.  We are limiting the number of anglers on the Lochans at any time to a maximum of 25.  Please be aware in the unlikely situation where we have people waiting to fish, we will be more diligent in enforcing ticket start and finish times.

- Use the Fishery Car Park.  If it becomes too congested to appropriately conduct self-distancing, then feel free to park at the House.

- Please respect distancing on the banks ("2 metre personal exclusion zone").

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Following today's Government statement, we are pleased to confirm that we will be reopening the Fishery tomorrow, subject to various safety arrangements.  These are contained in the following post.

If you have any questions relating to the opening arrangements, please email us on dunlichityhouse1@btinternet.com and we will get back to you as quickly as we can.

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We are getting lots of enquiries regarding when the Fishery will reopen.

The Scottish Government has indicated that fishing can recommence providing that there has not been a deterioration of Covid-19 situation in Scotland, and will give a further update in the Government Briefing on Thursday.  During the Briefing, we anticipate that we will be advised when we can legally open.  Once we receive this information, we will decide on opening plans and publish them on this Blog, together with any revised practical arrangements on Thursday afternoon.

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Given the current global situation regarding Coronavirus, we have been reviewing our operation at Dunlichity.  We are taking the current situation regarding Covid-19 very seriously, and we would like all our visitors to do the same.

We remain open for business and consider the risk to anglers to be minimal once they are out fishing.  However, there are precautions we will all need to take:
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Please do not bring children or non-fishing guests to the Fishery with you.  The Fishery is restricted to anglers only.

Wash your hands thoroughly and frequently with soap and water, and where this is not available, please use hand sanitiser.  We cannot guarantee stocks of sanitiser, so please bring your own with you.  

For safety reasons, we are ceasing the provision of complimentary tea, coffee, and juices.  Please bring your own refreshments with you.  

Throughout each day, we will be spraying all common contact points (eg door handles, toilet handle, taps etc) with an anti-bacterial spray on a regular basis.  Towels will be replaced with disposable paper towel roll.

Please do not visit the Fishery if you have developed a persistent dry cough, a sore throat or a fever (a temperature higher than 37.8 C/100 F) - stay at home until you are well.

Try to bring the correct money with you for your fishing ticket, so the booking process interaction can be minimised.

Please avoid gathering inside the Bothy, even in small groups.  The same is appropriate on the banks ("2 metre personal exclusion zone").  
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We sincerely believe that fly-fishing can continue to operate providing everyone shows common-sense and follows the basic precautions outlined above.  Indeed, being out in the fresh air will probably benefit most people over the coming months.

We appreciate that this is an unprecedented situation and that for the coming period our lives will be disrupted, but please be sensible, respect others, and enjoy fly-fishing at Dunlichity safely.

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The ice has cleared and the fishery is open this morning.

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Overnight frost has led the whole of the top lochan and most of the bottom lochan covered in a layer of ice. We hope to open asap - keep an eye on the blog.

Yesterday, Graham Matheson caught the  first fish of 2020, with 16 wintered rainbows in two hours! 

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Most of the ice has now gone so the fishery is reopening today.

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All of the ice has now cleared from both lochans and the fishery is open.

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The ice has now cleared and the Fishery has reopened as usual.

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Heat 7 saw 13 competitors trying to influence the outcome of this year's competition.  

Allan Dallas set the early pace with a fish at 4lb 14oz.  Although this was the only fish that Allan kept, it was enough to clinch third place. First place went to David Skinner with two fish at 5lb 12oz.  George Skinner won the bottle.

But Jamie MacGregor's second place, with two fish at 5lb 9oz,  was enough to win this year's competition with a heat still to go. 



With one heat to go, Jamie's position at the head of the leader board is unassailable. However, season prizes go down to 7th place, so there is still a lot to play for.


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Conditions for Heat 6 of this year's Dunlichity Cup were far more favourable than Heat 5, and Gordon Haggart quickly caught the biggest fish of the day on Peg 1 before going on to win the heat with a two fish bag at 5lb 4oz.

Graham Matheson caught 18 fish during the heat and finished second with 4lb 15oz. Jimmy Cooper was third and Neil Pirrie took the bottle for the biggest fish outside of the top 3.

Seven points by virtue of two fish in the last two pegs keep Jamie MacGregor Snr out front at the top of the leader board, with Gordon Haggart closing the gap to ten points.  With two heats left, any one of six can still win this year's Dunlichity Cup, but Jamie is the only one who can clinch victory in Heat 7.

Heat 7 of this year's Dunlichity Cup is on Saturday 12 October at 09.00.

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