Gladhouse Reservoir near Rosewell: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Gladhouse Reservoir stands in Midlothian, Scotland. The sea is 13 miles distant. The water covers around 389 acres, which puts most of it out of reach from the bank. Around 4.2 miles of bank, which is a long day on foot. Rosewell lies 5.8 miles from the water. The big place round here is Edinburgh, 13 miles distant. The area boundary runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Gladhouse Reservoir

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Fish documented in Midlothian include brown trout, rainbow trout, European eel, perch and Atlantic salmon. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. On Gladhouse Reservoir the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 2°C and July at about 14°C, the water has a wide range to work through. The freeze here is occasional rather than annual. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. It sets the rhythm of the year at Gladhouse Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Should this one be busy, Glencorse Reservoir is 8.5 miles off. What applies at Gladhouse Reservoir may have changed since it was mapped.