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Harlaw Reservoir

Harlaw Reservoir near Balerno offers managed bank fly fishing for rainbow trout. Malleny Angling holds the bank fishing rights; check permit availability with the association before travelling. Boat fishing is not permitted.

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About Harlaw Reservoir

Harlaw Reservoir lies in the Pentland Hills near Currie and Balerno, beside the Harlaw House Visitor Centre. The Pentland Hills Regional Park says Malleny Angling holds the bank fishing rights and stocks the water with rainbow trout. Fishing is from the bank by fly only; boat fishing is not permitted. The park places the reservoir approximately 100 metres from the car park and publishes a fishing season of 1 April to 31 October. Confirm current permit availability, dates, access and rules with Malleny Angling before travelling; the presence of a fishery does not mean unrestricted public fishing.

Region
Scotland
Town or area
Balerno
Species
Rainbow trout, Trout
Access
Bank fly fishing, Permit required
Facilities
Nearby car park

Fishing weather

3-day weather for Harlaw Reservoir

Forecast for Balerno. Check again before travelling as conditions can change.

Today 20 Sep
Overcast
16°C 11°C low
20% Chance of rain
22 mph Max wind
Tomorrow 21 Sep
Patchy rain nearby
18°C 9°C low
60% Chance of rain
15 mph Max wind
Tuesday 22 Sep
Patchy rain nearby
20°C 14°C low
54% Chance of rain
13 mph Max wind

Weather data provided by WeatherAPI.com

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