Situated in the heart of Scottish Border country on the A708 between Selkirk and Moffat, St Mary’s Loch and Loch o’ the Lowes offers the adventurous pike angler superb sport in a magnificent setting. Dead baits, lures and flies take pike to 25 pounds with the average weight being more than 11lb.
The larger St Mary’s Loch is 3 miles long, half a mile wide and 150 foot deep. The Loch o’ the Lowes is connected to St Mary’s by a small river.
St Mary’s Angling Club controls the fishing, which can be from either the bank or a boat. Day permits, boat hire, and up to date inside information is available from the Loch Keeper on 07980 350031.
Three and Four angler boats complete with oars and life jackets are available for hire. If rowing is not your thing then you can use your own outboard up to a maximum of 4hp. Life jackets must be worn at all times while on the boat.
To protect the indigenous species (Salmon, Sea Trout, Brown Trout, Pike, Perch, Eel, and Three Spined Sticklebacks), any other fish caught in the Loch’s must be humanely dispatched. Contact the Loch Keeper for further advice.
The Tibbie Sheils Inn at the head of St Mary’s loch offers meals and accommodation at a reasonable cost. About 300yds from the hotel is the Glen Cafe which, in addition to meals, offers sweets and snacks. The nearest shops are 16 miles away in Selkirk and Moffat.
Species:
Pike | Trout | Perch | Eel
Key Information
Season: Open all year round
Membership: St Mary’s Angling Club offers annual Adult and Junior permits
Day Ticket: Must be purchased in advance
Night Fishing: With permission from the Loch Keeper
Toilets: Public toilets are situated next to the Glen Cafe
Food: Glen Café and Tibbie Sheils Inn
Sat Nav: TD7 5LH
Contact Details
Richard Plisga: 07980 350031
Email: stmarysloch@gmail.com
Website: St Mary’s Loch
Website: Views From The Loch – Blog
Useful Links
Glen Café
www.fishersdirect.com
www.halfhousecottage.co.uk
Disclaimer:
This website is not affiliated to St. Marys Loch. No liability is accepted for costs incurred due to inaccuracies in this information. Please contact the venue to confirm details before setting out.