Dunlichity House

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 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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There is still ice on both lochans this morning, but we anticipate that by lunchtime, it will be largely cleared.  We will open at noon for anyone who wants to fish this afternoon.

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A heavy overnight frost means that both lochans are frozen this morning.  We will update the Blog once the lochans reopen.

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Conditions were good for the 4th heat of this year's Dunlichity Cup, and the heat got off to a flying start with fish of 5lb, 3lb 10oz and 3lb 7oz being caught on the first peg.  Sadly, this lulled everyone into a false level of confidence that their next fish was going to be a monster!

Although more big fish were caught, many competitors returned fish early on, then ended up blanking!  Only six competitors took fish, leaving valuable league points unclaimed.

League leader Jamie MacGregor Snr consolidated his position at the top of the leaderboard with a bag of 8lb 8oz, with 2018 newcomer Denis Howell taking second with a bag of 7lb 6oz and Davis Skinner third with 5lb 8oz. Alan Dallas took the bottle for the largest fish outside the top 3.

Denis Howell's second place moves him to second place overall.  Neil Pirrie was also a mover, rising up to fourth place.  With 4 heats still to go, anyone can still win this year's league!

The 5th heat is on Saturday 14 September at 09.00.



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Please be aware that the Fishery will be completely closed for a private party until 14.00 on Saturday 25 May.

We hope this does not cause any inconvenience.

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The 2019 Dunlichity Cup is up and running, with a new look at the top of the Dunlichity Cup leader board.

Darren Skinner took top place with a two fish bag of 7lb 3oz, with Neil Pirrie second (6lb 11oz) and Graham Matheson third (6lb 4oz).  Jamie MacGregor Snr took the bottle for the largest fish outside of the top three.

The next heat of the Dunlichity Cup is at 09.00 on Saturday 4 May.

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The fish off  between the 2018 Dunlichity Troutmaster Badge winners was won by 2016 winner Dean Geddes.

Dean took two of his three fish during the first peg and completed his 9lb 4oz bag during the fourth peg.

Although a lot of fish were caught during the day, only three competitors took their three fish bag, with Graham Matheson in second place (7lb 6oz) and Ian Young third (6lb 2oz).

Dean received a trophy, certificate, £100 prize and a £100 contribution towards travelling to the Finals later in the year.  Graham Matheson received a trophy and £50, with Ian Young, Jamie MacGregor Snr, David Skinner and Neil Pirrie each receiving fishery vouchers.



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

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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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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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Heat 6 of the 2015 Dunlichity Cup with be held on Saturday 5 September at 09.00.  The top lochan will be available for general fishing at 14.15 after the competition.

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The fishery is open tomorrow, Friday 28 August as normal.  Anyone planning to fish tomorrow should take extra care when approaching the fishery, as the Ride The North cycle event will be using the roads around Dunlichity.

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Overnight rain has cleared the remaining snow and ice, leaving the banks wet but useable with care.  Given the clearer forecast over the next few days, we have reopened today.

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The next heat of the Dunlichity Cup is on Saturday 6 September at 09.00.  The top lochan will be closed until 14.15.

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16 anglers competed in the second heat in this year's Dunlichity Cup.

With the heat being held towards the end of a stocking period, it was inevitable that it would be a challenge to catch large bags.  Competitors were warned to "return fish at their peril"!  The advice was sound, with only 4 competitors taking a two fish bag. 
Ian Young won the heat with a single fish - a lovely 8lb 9oz rainbow. Second was Magnus Macdonald and third was James Gray.  David Skinner won the bottle for the biggest fish outside of the top three.

Magnus Macdonald heads the league table after two heats, with two top three places.  He is followed by James Gray and the first two heat winners, Robert Anthony and Ian Young.


The next heat is on Saturday 7 June.

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The first heat of this year's Dunlichity Cup was held on 5 April and attracted 17 competitors.  In addition to our regulars, we had a couple of people returning after a couple of years absence from the competition, together with some fishing in the competition for the first time.

The lochans fished well throughout the seven pegs.

James Gray pipped Magnus Macdonald for second place by one ounce, but the winner was returning angler Robert Anthony, with a bag of 6lb 5oz.  George Skinner won the bottle for the biggest fish outside of the top three places.


Congratulation also go to Martin Haberfield and Aenean Taylor, who both scored points in their first competition.

The second heat is on Saturday 10 May.

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The lochans are clear this morning and we are reopening.  We are hoping to have a restocking in the next few days, and there are only two days left to get a Troutmaster badge for the current month (only one name is on the board so far).

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It is a beautiful sunny morning up here and almost all of the ice has gone so we have reopened.

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