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Terally Bay O/S 126 403

Situated just past the New England Bay Caravan Park, 3 miles north of Drummore on Stranraer to Drummore road. Park near to the old Coal Store. Terally Bay has a steep sloping shingle beach with a sandy bottom.
Many species can be caught here at most states of the tides, although most anglers prefer fishing from low water up. Night fishing is also popular here. Dabs, Plaice, L.S.D’s, Codling, Whiting, Coalfish and Pollack can be caught here using worm and fish baits. Mackerel have also been caught here by spinning during summer months.

Port Logan O/S 105 406

Fishing from Old Pier at Port Logan, cast towards white fishpond building across the Bay, otherwise very weedy and float fishing or rotten bottom would be advisable. Good Pollack, Coalfish and Wrasse can be caught here during summer months; also some good Red Cod have been caught here in recent years, weighing up to 12lbs

Portgill - O/S 077 430

Follow the Stranraer to Drummore road and turn right for Port Logan. About 1.5 miles past Logan Botanic Gardens entrance, take the next road to the right and follow the road to Port Gill. Park on the side of the road. Walk past the farm down to the bay, where you can fish from rocks.
Main species here are Pollack, Wrasse and Coalfish. Worm, fishbait and spinning can be productive from here.

Ardwell Bay - O/S 070 450

This is on the Stranraer to Drummore road with a right turn after Sandhead, following signs towards Kirkmadrine Stones or Clachanmore Gallery. Keep on this road past the Gallery, until you reach the end of the metalled road. Continue down the rough track and you will arrive at the Bay. Situated on the west coast, Ardwell Bay overlooks the Irish Channel.

There is a good sandy beach, surrounded by rocks on both sides. There is good car parking and a picnic area, and a good brisk walk to the rocks around the Doon Broch area to the left of the Bay can provide good sport with Pollack, Wrasse and also small Conger. Bottom is very rough and rotten bottom is advisable. Float fishing or spinning is also good. The sandy bay is also good for a variety of fish including Flounder, Plaice, L.S.D’s and Bass.

Mull of Galloway - O/S 152 308

This is the most southerly tip of Scotland and it provides great sport for many anglers. There are many Scottish records held here but anglers are warned to take extreme care as the paths and rocks can become very slippery. Travel to East Tarbet Bay at Mull of Galloway and at the foot of the last rise, before the lighthouse, park at the edge of the road, and walk across the field, past the telegraph pole, following the path on the right to a heather clad slope. The path then leads down to the left where there are several good rock seats to fish from.
Baits to be used – ragworm, lugworm and fish baits. Mackerel can be caught here in summer include Thornback Rays, Conger, Bullhuss, L.S.D’s, Pollack and Wrasse. There is a weed be 20-30 yards out from the rocks and grip leads should be used on strong tides.
The Mull of Galloway is a working farm and Anglers are warned that fences have been erected to prevent stock losses, and care is required.

West Tarbet Bay - O/S 104 309

Permission from the Mull Farm is recommended before going to either East or West Tarbet Bays. Park on the right, just over the cattle grid and walk to the left of the bay across rocks, on to the point.
The bottom here is very rocky, but Pollock, Wrasse, Dogfish and Conger can be caught here.