Fishery guide · West Lothian
Bangour Trout Fishery
Bangour Trout Fishery in West Lothian. Pay on arrival. Check the access and rules before heading out.
“—/10 — Bangour Trout Fishery in West Lothian. Pay on arrival. Check the access and rules before heading out.”
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Access
Not confirmed — check with the fishery
Tickets
Price not published
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Fish listed
Not listed yet
Where
near Dechmont · EH52 6GU
Not confirmed yet
Lake names · Fish species · Ticket prices · Venue rules
The venue's own website doesn't say yet, so we've left these blank rather than guess. Some of it may be in the fishing directory details below, but the venue hasn't confirmed them. Check with the fishery before you go. Run this fishery? Claim it and fill the gaps
From a fishing directory · not confirmed by the venue
- Also listed
- The reservoir was constructed in 1902 to supply Bangour village hospital.
Put in our own words from a fishing directory listing, checked 20 October 2026. Directories can be out of date, so double-check with the fishery before you go.
Following is free — we'll tell you when rules, prices or notices change here.
The lowdown
Here's the useful stuff for Bangour Trout Fishery, as listed on the venue's own website when checked on 2026-10-20. Pay on arrival.
- 1 lake: All waters
- Fish:
- Find it: near Dechmont · EH52 6GU
Popular general approaches · plus anything the venue documents
How to fish here
We haven't found verified local tips for this water yet, so what's below is general practical advice for the fish listed — not reports from here.
The venue doesn't list its species, so we haven't guessed what to target. Ask the venue or a local tackle shop.
Fished Bangour Trout Fishery? Share what worked (or what didn't). Blanks count too — they help other anglers more than you'd think. No swim spots or private details are shown publicly.
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Fishery map of Bangour Trout Fishery
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Recent angler updates
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How busy was it?
Nobody's said yet. It's part of the 20-second update below.
No live tracking — this is what anglers told us after their session, and it's never part of the venue score.
Water updates from anglers
No active water updates.
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Around the fishery
A look around the venue
Fishery
Bangour Trout Fishery
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Which lake suits you?
Based on how each lake is set up — not a ranking.
The full rundown on Bangour Trout Fishery
Here's the useful stuff for Bangour Trout Fishery, as listed on the venue's own website when checked on 2026-10-20. Pay on arrival.
Fly-fishing only.
12.5 acre loch.
Fishing lodge with hot drinks, snacks and microwave.
Tackle shop, lounge and toilets.
Not confirmed yet: Lake names, Fish species, Ticket prices, Venue rules. We'd rather leave a gap than guess, so check these with the fishery before you go.
We've also popped in a few extra bits listed in a fishing directory. They're in our own words, marked clearly and not confirmed by the venue, so treat them as a heads-up rather than gospel.
The details below are the venue's published information, not catch statistics or a ranking of baits. General starting methods are labelled separately; they aren't proof of what works best here.
Get permission from the fishing rights holder. Scotland has no general recreational rod licence; species restrictions, local rules and seasons still apply. Check these before fishing.
Before you load the car, confirm current opening, permission, ticket availability and any restrictions with the rights holder.
Straight from anglers online
Short, unedited extracts from public reviews, credited to the person who posted them. Not checked by us and not a Tackle Index view.
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Bangour Trout Fishery FAQs
What should I check before travelling?
Confirm current permission, opening, tickets and the venue rules with the rights holder.
Where's the nearest tackle shop?
We haven't found a tackle shop on site at Bangour Trout Fishery. Sort your bait and end tackle before you travel, as there's no guarantee of anything close by near near Dechmont.
Do I need to bring food?
We haven't seen any food on site, so bring your own grub and drinks. A flask and a stove (where allowed) make a long day much better.
Are there toilets on site?
Not that we've seen listed. The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.
Is there parking, and how close is it to the swims?
The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off. Bring a barrow in case it's a walk.
What's the postcode for the sat nav?
EH52 6GU. Map position is the centre of the officially listed postcode, not a verified entrance or fishing peg. Use the venue's directions before travelling.
How much is a ticket?
We haven't got current prices. The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.
Can I just turn up, or do I need to book?
Some lakes need booking ahead. The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.
What fish are in there?
The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.
How many lakes are there?
1 — All waters (Not published).
Is night fishing allowed?
We haven't seen a clear night-fishing rule. The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.
Can I bring my dog?
Not covered in the rules we've checked. The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.
Are bait boats allowed?
We haven't seen a bait-boat rule listed. The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.
Do I need barbless hooks?
Most UK fisheries prefer barbless or micro-barbed hooks — ask on arrival if unsure.
Do I need my own unhooking mat or cradle?
Bring one either way — most fisheries expect it and the fish deserve it.
Is it suitable for disabled anglers?
We haven't seen disabled access listed. The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.
Do I need a rod licence?
Yes — anyone 13 or over fishing in England and Wales needs an Environment Agency rod licence (or Natural Resources Wales in Wales), on top of your fishery ticket.
When's the best time of year to fish here?
Late spring through autumn is prime for most species. Check our live weather edge for this venue before you go — it updates daily.
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Access not confirmed yet
All waters: individual lakes not confirmed yet
- Size
- Not published
- Swims
- Not published
- Max anglers
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- Species
The venue's own pages don't list its individual lakes yet, so everything sits under the venue for now. Check with the fishery for lake names, sizes and what's in each one.
Lake photographs
A look around All waters
Bangour Trout Fishery
All waters
We’re checking the fishery’s All waters pictures before displaying them here. You can still see the originals on the fishery’s website.
Suits
Maybe not for
Popular general approaches · plus anything the venue documents
How to fish All waters
We haven't found verified local tips for this water yet, so what's below is general practical advice for the fish listed — not reports from here.
The venue doesn't list its species, so we haven't guessed what to target. Ask the venue or a local tackle shop.
Fished All waters? Share what worked (or what didn't). Blanks count too — they help other anglers more than you'd think. No swim spots or private details are shown publicly.
All waters FAQs
Which lakes are there?
Not confirmed yet — the venue's pages don't name them.
What's the lake record on All waters?
The fishery hasn't published a record for All waters that we've found. The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.
What fish are in All waters?
The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.
How big is All waters and how many swims?
Around Not published acres. Individual lakes not confirmed yet.
Which baits work well on All waters?
We've put together a full bait, rigs and seasons plan for All waters further up this page — it's built from the lake's features and the venue rules. As a rule, match your approach to the stock: a solid food-source boilie and a tidy presentation will catch anywhere on the complex.
When does All waters get busy?
Weekends and bank holidays are busiest, especially spring through autumn. Booking ahead is the safe bet.
What weather suits bigger catches on All waters?
A mild south-westerly with falling pressure is the classic carp trigger, and overcast days usually beat bright, still ones. Check our live weather edge for Bangour Trout Fishery before you go — it ranks every lake here for the next 7 days.
Which pegs are best on All waters?
Honestly, we don't rank pegs — the fish move with wind, pressure and pressure from other anglers. Have a walk and watch the water before you set up; the tips section above has what we've found so far.
Can I fish All waters on a day ticket?
You'll need to book All waters in advance rather than just turning up.
Is night fishing allowed on All waters?
We haven't seen a clear night-fishing rule for this lake. The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.
Who does All waters suit?
The fishery doesn't say on what we've checked, so give them a quick call before you set off.
Community reported
Recent angler updates
No angler updates yet — that's normal. Be the first to help the next angler.
How busy was it?
Nobody's said yet. It's part of the 20-second update below.
No live tracking — this is what anglers told us after their session, and it's never part of the venue score.
Water updates from anglers
No active water updates.
Help other anglers
Venue Rule Checker
- Only if
Licence, permission and seasons
Get permission from the fishing rights holder. Scotland has no general recreational rod licence; species restrictions, local rules and seasons still apply. Check these before fishing.
Taken from the fishery’s own pages, last checked 20 October 2026. Rules change — always check with the fishery before you go.
Rules and prices change through the season. Follow and we'll flag changes the fishery or other anglers report.
Tips & guides worth reading
Popular general approaches · plus anything the venue documents
How to fish All waters
We haven't found verified local tips for this water yet, so what's below is general practical advice for the fish listed — not reports from here.
The venue doesn't list its species, so we haven't guessed what to target. Ask the venue or a local tackle shop.
Good background reading. Most of it is a few years old, so treat it as a starting point and ask on the day.
Videos linked by the fishery
What anglers reckon
—/10 from Tackle Index: Bangour Trout Fishery in West Lothian. Pay on arrival. Check the access and rules before heading out.
Straight from anglers online
Short, unedited extracts from public reviews, credited to the person who posted them. Not checked by us and not a Tackle Index view.
We haven’t found any public angler reviews of this venue yet. Fished it? Add yours below.
Our take on the feedback
Our read
Checked Sept '26 — “Bangour Trout Fishery in West Lothian. Pay on arrival. Check the access and rules before heading out.”
This is our own summary of recurring public feedback and the venue details we checked, not a copied customer review or a promise you’ll catch. Feedback changes, so we keep it separate from the Tackle Index score.
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