Perch, Eels and Small fish

Perch, Eels & Small Fish at St Mary's Angling Club

Perch Fishing

St Mary's and Loch o' the Lowes hold large shoals of Perch, as confirmed by echo soundings and angler returns. Success depends on finding a shoal, and most trout fishing methods can yield results.

🎣 Best Methods for Perch:

• Feeding maggots once a shoal is found can result in excellent catches.

• Fishfinders are valuable tools for locating shoals.

💡 Average Size:

• Perch around 1lb are common when a shoal is located.

✅ Catch & Release:

• ALL Perch must be returned unharmed!

Eel Fishing

🚫 It is now illegal to take any Eels caught. ALL Eels must be returned unharmed!

🐍 Handling Eels:

• Some anglers find Eels difficult to handle due to their slippery nature.

• Using proper handling techniques makes the process much easier.

• Respect their journey - Eels travel great distances to reach our lochs and deserve careful handling.

Catch Returns & Permits

📜 Catch Returns:
If you catch Perch or any small fish, please submit your catch return here:
📌 Catch Return Form

🎫 Fishing Permits:
All anglers must obtain a permit before fishing, unless prior arrangements have been made.

📞 Lochkeeper Contact:

• Mobile: 07412659569 (Gael)

• Email: stmaryslochanglingclub@yahoo.com