Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/11/2014 - 18:34 River Leven. A few heavy rain downpours recently, but not enough to raise the Loch level sufficiently for Scottish Water to drop the gates. Definite sightings of fish in the river and some reports coming in, but once again we can only post we know about... On [...]
Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/29/2014 - 15:32 River Leven. A few anglers out on the river over the weekend, though not much to report apart from some 'one that got away' tales, but that's angling...... On 24th May, a quiet Saturday morning turned into an exciting day for Stephen Japp. The fly only Bonhill [...]
Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/22/2014 - 18:20 River Leven. The gates have remained open since last week providing excellent fishing conditions. Catches mainly coming from the top end. Fly, spinner and worm all accounting for fish. On 15th May, Ross Linden landed this fresh spring salmon (11lbs) at the double pipes on the worm. [...]
Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/14/2014 - 20:01 River Leven. The gates are still open allowing a good flow. Not too many rods on the water but some anglers are enjoying great sport with spring fish. On Saturday 10th May, Alan Hogan landed his first fish (11.5lbs) of the season at the Top Pool on [...]
Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/07/2014 - 21:18 River Leven. Recent fluctuations in the Loch level have led to the gates being open midweek, after having been closed briefly. They opened again yesterday and with more rain forecast we should see the river at a reasonable height until the weekend at least. Monday 5th May [...]
Submitted by admin on Sun, 04/27/2014 - 22:32 River Leven. A quiet weekend on the Leven with no catches reported. No significant rainfall, so as expected the gates closed during the week. However on Saturday there were a few hopeful anglers on the banks and as high tide was due late morning, a good chance [...]
Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/15/2014 - 20:30 River Leven. The news of Chic McLean's springer spread quickly and as one would expect there's been an increase in the band of hopeful anglers on the river. No further catches reported yet. Only a matter of time..... The Loch's still holding water so there will probably [...]
Submitted by admin on Fri, 04/11/2014 - 07:32 River Leven. Easter might be slightly later this year, but the first springer has arrived bang on time! On Wednesday 9th April, Chic McLean landed the first confirmed salmon this season from the Lomond system at the Managers, a 20lb, sea liced bar of silver. Well done [...]
Submitted by admin on Fri, 11/01/2013 - 23:56 River Leven. We can't complain about the amount of water in the system during October, the rain finally arrived. Fairly steady sport reported on the Leven, mainly on the upper reaches. 29th October, Ian Marshall seen here playing a salmon (8lbs) at the Bonhill Pool. Safely returning [...]
Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/29/2013 - 20:57 Bonhill Pool. Season 2013 on the Lomond System closes on Thursday 31st October. It doesn't seem that long ago since it opened with a ceremony at the Bonhill Pool, a piper and a couple of drams. Many of our members and ticket holders have once again enjoyed [...]
