Category Archives: Glenquey journal

2018 wrap up

Posted on December 1, 2018 by gowens2013

Today is the first day in December, so a quick apology for not getting an update earlier! The season closed on 31st October on a spectacularly beautiful day which I spent fishing at Rackmill and the Haugh, without so much … Continue reading →

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Nearly seasons end

Posted on September 28, 2018 by gowens2013

The Brown Trout season comes to a close next Saturday. It hasn’t been a classic season on the Devon with really tough conditions generated by the prolonged summer drought and Scottish Water abstraction in the Ochils reservoir resulting in consistently low water until  Castlehill … Continue reading →

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August 2018 update

Posted on August 13, 2018 by gowens2013

The prolonged drought may be coming to an end (hopefully) but the river remains steadfastly at a very low level. Castlehill Reservoir has a huge, mostly negative, impact on the river but at these times the compensation flow keeps the river in reasonable condition. It will … Continue reading →

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A823 Dunfermline – Gleneagles road closed at Rumbling Bridge from 20th August 2018

Posted on August 13, 2018 by gowens2013

Please note that if you are heading to the River or Glenquey that the A823 will be closed at Rumbling Bridge from the 20th August for a period of 2 weeks.

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DAA update June 2018

Posted on June 18, 2018 by gowens2013

The now traditional spring draught continues with Saturday’s minor spate having little impact on river levels. The fishing on the river hasn’t been impossible but stealth and care is required not spook fish. Despite the difficult conditions some nice fish have … Continue reading →

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Glenquey – Missing rod tip

Posted on June 18, 2018 by gowens2013

Cailean Moore posted on the welcome page: Would everyone who fishes Glenquay keep their eyes peeled for a rod top section. My friend lost his top section for his Sage fly rod. If you find it please contact me and … Continue reading →

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Late spring update

Posted on May 24, 2018 by gowens2013

May has finally seen temperatures rise; the arrival of the first groups of swallows and black headed gulls to the river signified that the river was at last coming to life! Firstly I am sad to report the death of Gordon Forbes a few weeks … Continue reading →

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Lost property at Glenquey

Posted on May 24, 2018 by gowens2013

Fishing related lost property was found at Glenquey by Donald Macgregor; if you have left something there get in touch with David Mudie or via thedaa@talktalk.net and we will see, if it is the offending property, that you are reunited!

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2018 Season – early season update and news

Posted on April 14, 2018 by gowens2013

Well the season is almost four weeks old, though until the last few days, it’s hard to remember such a wintery start to the season. Jim Milne was up at Glenquey very early in the season, reported fishing between ice … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the 2018 season

Posted on March 14, 2018 by gowens2013

The weather doesn’t look like it is going to be too kind for the opening days of the season; cold east wind, sleet & snow …….. don’t panic in a few weeks time winter will be a distant memory, hopefully 🙂 … Continue reading →

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