Background: Glencorse RSV is one of the most stunning locations for trout fishing in the Lothians and it is only 15 minutes from Edinburgh. It is situated at the foot of the Pentland Hills near Flotterston and the proprietor is Bill Taylor who also has two other well-known fisheries, Tweeddale and Gladhouse.
Contact: Bill Taylor
Address: Glencorse Reservoir, Penicuik EH26 0PP
Telephone: 01968 678709 or 0131 440 2572 or 07762 038 407
Email: glencorse1@outlook.com
Booking rules: pre-booking only
Rules: no bank fishing or bait fishing or spinning allowed
Times: 9am to 4.45pm Tuesday to Sunday during May, June, July and August for one boat or more. During the other months we require at least three goats in order to open.
Species: brown trout, rainbow trout
Basic prices: full day session of eight hours for two anglers with an eight fish boat limit plus catch and release from Monday to Friday £54, Saturday and Sunday £58
Full day session of eight hours for one angler and a four fish boat limit plus catch and release from Monday to Friday £28, Saturday and Sunday £30. See the website for other prices.
Car park: Anglers cannot park beyond the entrance gate and must park right to the wall
Stocking: weekly with quality fish from one of the top fish suppliers from 2lb upwards
Catching method: fly only
Boats: several available and we also have three outboard engines and batteries for hire. The rate is £5 per outboard and £5 per battery and must be booked at least one week in advance of the outing
Group bookings: telephone on 01968 678709 or 0131 451 5324 or 07762 038 407 or email glencorse1@outlook.com
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