LOCHMILL RESERVOIR - Location: OS 58/225162

Sitting, surrounded by hills at 640 feet above sea-level, this charming little fishery seems to be in a time warp, protected from the rigours of time.

The place is charming, in a wild sort of way, and the fish are challenging. They don't lie on their back waiting to get their bellies tickled up at Lochmill. Getting a fish out of the water can involve a great deal of trial and error and much grey-matter may be expended. So if you like your fishing a touch cerebral, this could be the place for you.

The lads of the Newburgh A.C. have done a good job up there. The boats are all pulled up on the banks and frills and fancy airs are not much in evidence. This is a 'get your hands mucky' type of fishery, and none the worse for that.

Like most places Lochmill favours a west wind, and daytime drifts up the length of the shorelines will stand you in good stead.

The promontories and bays on the north shore seem popular and productive, although the south shore also looks favourable.

A Claret Footprint

The fishery has had a bit of trouble with reduced water levels lately, and this may in some part explain the slight algal problems. Hopefully all will be resolved.

Finally, if you are in the Newburgh area, and you fancy a cast, you could do a lot worse than head for Lochmill Reservoir.