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Green Hill Fishery

Dumfries and Galloway

Green Hill Fishery

About

Greenhill Fishery is a peaceful, privately run venue located just outside Dalbeattie in the Dumfries and Galloway countryside. Surrounded by open farmland and mature woodland, it offers a scenic and welcoming setting for anglers of all ages and experience levels. With a focus on accessibility, quality fishing, and a friendly atmosphere, Greenhill has become a popular choice for both locals and visiting anglers. The site is home to three well-managed ponds, each offering something different. The Lily Pad Pool provides mixed-species coarse fishing with a strong head of Mirror and Common Carp, Tench, Crucians, F1s and Rudd. The Quarry Pool is a catch-and-release fly water stocked with hard-fighting brown and rainbow trout, while the Island Pool offers bait fishing for rainbow trout, making it perfect for beginners and families. All ponds are easily accessed, with well-maintained swims and clear water, allowing for a relaxed and enjoyable fishing experience. Alongside the fishing, Greenhill also offers on-site accommodation including glamping pods and cabins, making it ideal for short breaks or weekend stays. Tackle hire, bait sales, and tuition are available, and bookings are handled directly by phone or text for a more personal experience. Whether you're after a quiet afternoon on the float or a full weekend of varied angling, Greenhill Fishery provides a high-quality, well-run environment for a memorable day by the water. Tackle Shop & Tuition Information The onsite Tackle Shop stocks Dynamite Baits pellets, boilies, groundbait and sweetcorn, plus a range of trout pastes and pellets. No live bait - these are available at the tackle shop in Castle Douglas. Also stock a limited range of Drennan & ESP terminal tackle in the fishery office. So if you are short of hooks, weights, floats, line or carp bits and pieces they can usually sort you out. Also have a selection of wet and dry flies to purchase. Tackle Hire Tackle hire available for the fly pond, trout bait pond and coarse pond. Fly Rod Hire £6 part day £8 full day Bait rod and bubble float £7.50 half day Coarse rod, reel, seat box and tackle box £15 per day

Lakes

Coarse Pond

Coarse Pond

Pond

Tucked into the quiet countryside of Dalbeattie, Greenhill Fishery’s Lily Pad Pool is a purpose-built coarse fishing venue offering a calm, enjoyable setting for pleasure anglers. At ¾ of an acre, this pond may be modest in size but it’s rich in variety, holding Mirror and Common Carp between 2 and 10lb, lively F1s, golden Crucians, Tench up to 4lb, and silver flashes of Rudd. A pair of small islands, depths ranging from 2 to 6 feet, and well-maintained swims make it ideal for float, pole, or method feeder approaches. Access is simple, just a short walk across a level grass field and the setting is natural, peaceful, and well cared for. Fishing is from wooden platforms or spacious chipped banks, and with bait, tackle, and hire gear available on-site, it's easy to turn up and get fishing. Whether you're looking for a few relaxing hours or a full day by the water, Lily Pad Pool offers a rewarding mix of steady bites, scenic views, and proper coarse angling in a welcoming, well-run fishery.

0.75 acres

Species:Carp • Tench • Crucians • F1s • Rudd

Island Pool

Island Pool

Pond

The Island Pool at Greenhill Fishery is a half-acre pond dedicated to catch and keep bait fishing for rainbow trout. Stocked regularly with fish in the 1.5 to 2lb range, it provides a fun, rewarding experience for beginners and younger anglers. The setup is simple and effective, with bubble floats and traditional baits like sweetcorn or worms often producing steady action throughout the day. This pond is ideal for families, first-timers, or anyone looking for an easy and enjoyable introduction to fishing. With a safe, welcoming environment and staff on hand to offer guidance, it’s a great way to build confidence and enjoy quality time outdoors. Advance booking is required, and the team is available daily from 8am to 7pm to help arrange your visit.

0.5 acres

Species:Trout

Quarry Pool

Quarry Pool

Pond

The Quarry Pool at Greenhill Fishery provides a dedicated one-acre fly water, offering catch and release fishing for both brown and rainbow trout. Stocked with browns averaging around 1lb and rainbows around 2lb, with a selection of larger fish reaching up to 5lb, it’s a rewarding and accessible venue for fly anglers. The pond ranges from 3 to 5 feet in depth and responds best to floating lines paired with either dry flies or bright wet patterns, particularly effective in the naturally dark, peaty water. Anglers can choose between individual day tickets or book the Quarry Pool for exclusive use, accommodating up to three rods. Half-day and full-day sessions are available throughout the week, with flexible time slots to suit all schedules. Whether you're brushing up on technique or enjoying a quiet day casting in scenic surroundings, Greenhill’s Quarry Pool delivers a quality, relaxed fly fishing experience in the heart of Dumfries and Galloway.

1 acres5ft deep

Species:Trout

Facilities

Night Fishing
Parking Close
Tackle Shop
Tackle Hire
Coaching
24hr Access
Guests Allowed
Under 18s

Fish Species

  • Carp
  • Tench
  • Trout

Fishing Types

Pleasure, Specimen, Syndicate

Tactics & Tips

Ideal tackle set up for the coarse pond Mid weight feeder or float rod (1.5lb test curve) 8lb line crystal waggler or flat bottom method feeder size 12 barbess hook Bait: Corn, pellet, wafter, bread