Welcome to the St Mary's Angling Club homepage.
St Mary's Loch and the Loch o' the Lowes are situated on the A708 between Selkirk and Moffat in the Scottish Borders. The main loch St Mary's is the largest body of water in the Borders at just over 3 miles long and ranges in depth to over 150ft deep and is half a mile across at its widest point. St Marys has an area of 640 acres and the Loch o the Lowes an area of 100acres. See map below and Bathymetrical survey map. More detailed information can be had by clicking the link to the National Library of Scotland on the links page.
The following Information will help you get the most from your visit to these rugged and picturesque lochs. The lochs are around 800ft above sea level and the prevailing wind is South Westerly. The smaller of the two lochs is the Loch o' the Lowes, and the two are joined by a small river ( The Little Yarrow) which allows the passage of any fish that wishes to move. Please refer to the bathymetrical survey map (see links page) for more information.
Please see our notice board situated at the boathouse halfway up St Marys Loch for up to date developments or click our news link on this page.
We offer excellent unspoiled fishing on both lochs for Brown Trout, Pike, Perch and Eels at very reasonable cost. If you enjoy peace and tranquility in a beautiful setting then you really must come for a visit, there are no madding crowds here!
Click on the type of fishing you are interested in and the current prices are listed. In addition on St Marys 3 man boats may be hired. We do not offer outboard motors but you may bring your own (up to 4HP), you are strongly advised to wear a lifejacket (not supplied).
The Glen Cafe which in addition to excellent meals offers sweets and snacks. The cafe is also licensed to sell alcohol and often also have entertainments, contact via our links page.
Glen Cafe @ bottom of the Loch o the Lowes
Public toilets are situated next to the Cafe .The nearest shops are situated in Selkirk and Moffat both are around 16 miles away.
If it's hotel accomodation, excellent food and drink in a convivial atmosphere that you are after then there is the Tibbie Shiels Inn at the head of St Mary's Loch where you will receive a warm welcome anytime. A campsite with facillities is available for those who prefer the outdoor style of living.
Around a couple of miles from the bottom of St Mary's Loch is the Gordon Arms Hotel recently re opened under new management, they provide excellent home cooking and a high standard of accomodation, a warm welcome awaits all patrons.
In addition to the normal facillities they offer bunkhouse accomodation at very reasonable cost.
The Gordon Arms Hotel
There are also several B&B establishments within a 10 mile radius of the lochs. Phone the loch keeper 01750 42243 for up to date details.
Bivvys may be erected for overnight fishing, (please note that this is now a highly charged issue because of irresponsible erecting of tents and littering). The areas acceptable must be confirmed with the loch keeper or the club secretary Mr & Mrs Brown at Henderland Cottage East, Tel 01750 42243. This is the only outlet for booking of boats and purchasing permits.
Please note that St Mary's Loch and the Loch o the Lowes are protected waters and a permit must be obtained prior to fishing.
Please mention the website when booking. Thank you.
We are now able to accept bookings from clubs etc contact above.
ANGLERS MUST OBTAIN A PERMIT BEFORE COMMENCING TO FISH UNLESS A PRIOR ARRANGEMENT HAS BEEN MADE WITH THE LOCHKEEPER OR THE SECRETARY!
Please browse our site and see for yourself the huge untapped potential of our lochs.
Please check our news link for up to date developments and fishing reports.
