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Loch Ard
Day ticketA picturesque loch in the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, near Aberfoyle, with a large stock of brown trout alongside pike and perch.
Access: Permit required locally for bank or boat fishing
Last updated: 29 July 2026
Species you can expect
| Species | Best season |
|---|---|
| Brown Trout | Spring, Summer, Autumn |
| Pike | Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter |
| Perch | Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter |
Scotland has no national rod licence for coarse or trout fishing - you just need the landowner's or fishery's permission (a day ticket or club permit does this).
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