The Royal Four Towns beat is double bank fishing and extends from Shillahill Bridge 4 miles downriver to Smallholmburn. Shillahill is approximately 2 miles from Lockerbie on the A709 towards Dumfries.
The river flows through beautiful farmland and has 8 pools, Boat Pool, Roberthill Pool, Prestonhouse Bank Pool, Chub Pool, Smallholm Pool, Smallholmburn Pool, Bush Pool and Geordie’s Pool.
There is good fly fishing on the following stretches from Shilahill bridge to Lairds Point, and The Tunnel to The Chub Pool.
Anglers should note that due to a historic Act of Parliament dating back to King Robert The Bruce, the residents of The Royal Four Towns have fishing rights on this stretch of the river, which can result in the last two months of the season being very busy.
Contact Details
Telephone
01387 811660Address / Location
Pettigrew's of Lochmaben, High Street, Lochmaben. DG11 1NHOpening times Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri 8am -5pm Wed, Sat 8am-4pm Sunday by appointment
Web Address
www.fishannan.co.ukSeason Dates and Prices
Season Dates
No information supplied.General Prices Information
Day Prices : Feb - Aug GBP12, Sep - Nov GBP24.Day Ticket Price (specific dates)
1 February - 31 August - £121 September - 30 November - £24
Week Ticket Price
126-150Annual Ticket Price
251-300Other Information
Fishery District
Annan