Linlithgow Dam
A very popular dam given its easy access, Linlithgow is best fished from the wall and along the banks in deeper water.
Prolific insect life ensures good growth, and this water is very well suited to float-tubing to reach those hard-to-get-to hot spots.
As appealing as it is, the jetty is a bit too shallow to provide productive fishing. The best fishing is to be had in deeper water off the wall into the channel and on the far side bank – although this can be challenging from the shore.
Dry fly enthusiasts will enjoy success with the DDD in Autumn and Spring, and the Egg Fly and White Death in the warmer months. With wet fly, the popular patterns of Hammil's Killer, Linlithgow, Mrs Simpson, Woolly Bugger, various Nymphs and the Aggravator will produce results all year round.