| Both resident and visiting Disabled Anglers in Argyll can fish on Loch Barnluasgan near Lochgilphead on a MK1 Wheelyboat which offers access to wheelchair users via a ramp. The facility is run by Lochgilphead & District Angling Club. The Wheelyboat was donated by the Dalriada Project and funding was provided by Awards for all for the jetty/access. The boat
comes complete with an electric outboard, fully charged battery and a boat seat for fishing companions or carers. Loch Barnluasgan has a good head of Wild and stocked Brown Trout and produces good bags of fish. The loch is boat fishing only and has great weed cover in the margins and benefits from large hatches of natural flies, Dark Olives, Heather Flies, Sedges and even Mayflies to name a few. The loch fishes well early on in the season and continues to produce fish through the
summer months. Traditional patterns like the Clan Chief, Bibio, Soldier Palmer, Spiders, Invicta, produce fish but early season damsel nymphs tempt many good sized trout. Dry flies are also productive on dull days. Disabled Anglers can use any legal method to fish on the loch but we ask that any other anglers use fly only. The boat slip is situated very close to the car park for ease of access.
The boat can be busy so booking in advance is recommended. There is no charge for hire of the Wheelyboat but there is a daily fishing permit of £6 required for each angler. Booking information at the bottom of this page.
The Wheelyboat operates from the 15th March to 6th October
The club also offers fishing on many other lochs with traditional style boats and also bank fishing. They can be booked in the same way as the Wheelyboat. However there is a daily fee for them.
Booking Information:
Fyne Tackle
Colchester Square
Lochgilphead
Argyll
PA31 8LH
(Scotland)
Opening hours- 08.30-17.30 Mon-Sat
The electric Outboard, battery and boat seat are all kept at the shop. Disabled parking spaces are located outside our door. Also permits are issued here so arrangements to pick these up must be made.
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 The Wheelyboat Trust is a registered charity dedicated to providing disabled people with the opportunity
and freedom to enjoy waters large and small all over the UK. Their role is to help and encourage venues open to the public to acquire Wheelyboats for their disabled visitors and to help groups and organisations acquire Wheelyboats for their own use.
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