Starting from farthest south, the Penwhapple Reservoir is situated five miles northeast of Girvan off the B734 road to Barr. This loch offers boat and bank fishing for browns April 1st - September 30th. Enquires can be made by phoning 01465 712 039 or 01465 861 663.

Springwater Fishery is situated about 5 miles east of Ayr. You can find the fishery by taking the A713 from Ayr and after about three miles take the B742 to Dalrymple. This stocked fishery that is open all year offers bank fishing for rainbows, browns and steelheads. There is a tackle shop that provides tackle, snacks and lessons. Prices are £14 per day with a limit of 4 fish, £8 for 4 hours with a limit of 2 fish, £8 for 4 hours catch and release. Enquiries can be made by phoning 01292 560343 or 01292 560 300.

Dalvennan Country Sports Fishery is situated about 8 miles southeast of Ayr. Directions are to take the A713 from Ayr to Patna then follow signs from Patna via the hill road to Kirmichael. This stocked fishery that is open all year offers bank fishing for rainbows, browns and steelheads. Prices are £16 per day with a limit of 4 fish, £8 for 4 hours with a limit of two fish and £6 for 4 hours catch and release. The licensed clubhouse serves hot and cold snacks all day. Dalvenan also hosts a clay pigeon shooting range and quad biking. Enquiries can be made by phoning 01292 531 134.

Coyle Water Fishery is situated about 5 miles east of Ayr, 1 mile north of Coylton off the A70. Prices for this stocked loch are about £16.00 for 8 hours with a maximum of four fish, £10 for four hours with a maximum of two fish, catch and release thereafter. Catch and release only from £7. Snacks and tackle are provided. For more information, phone 01292 571 291.

Tarbolton Fishery is situated on the west side of Tarbolton about 7 miles north east of Ayr. Directions are to take the A719 from the A77 roundabout two miles north of Ayr and follow signs for Tarbolton. For more information and prices phone 01292 541 509.

Craufurdland Fishery is situated 3 miles south of Fenwick. Directions are to take the road from the south of the village with signs for Waterside and travel strait on till you reach the entrance to Craufurdland Estate. This stocked fishery that is open all year round offers bank & boat fishing for rainbows, browns and golden trout. Prices are £14 per day with a limit of four fish and £8 for 4 hours with a limit of 2 fish. There is a tackle shop that provides refreshments and lessons. Enquires can be made by phoning 01560 600 569.

Haylie Trout fishery is situated about two miles east of Largs off the A760 Dalry Road. The A760 branches off Irvine Road to the south of Largs centre at the Haylie Hotel. This stocked loch that is open all year offers bank fishing for rainbows and browns. Refreshments and tackle are available. Prices are £14.50 per day maximum four fish, £8.00 for four hours maximum 2 fish, catch and release thereafter. For more information, phone 01475 676 005.

Middleton Fishery is situated about three miles northeast of Largs. Directions are from Greenock Road a few hundred yards north of Largs centre take Douglas Street; this street leads to Brisbane Glen Road where the fishery is situated. An established Stillwater fishery of many years.
The 5 acre loch situated in the Brisbane Glen giving scenic views of the  surrounding Ayrshire hills.  Large numbers of natural insects and flies make the loch superb for dry fly and nymph fishing.  Hawks and Buzzards as well as deer may be seen at any time all in their natural habitat.  The spring fed loch makes the water crystal clear so fish can be seen feeding readily, making top of the water fishing excellent., phone 01475 672 095.

 
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