Fishing Loganlea Reservoir in Midlothian, Scotland

• Overview

  Loganlea Reservoir lies in Midlothian, in Scotland. The country round it is open valley from end to end. This is a pocket water of some 18 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Penicuik lies 2.7 miles from the water. Edinburgh is the closest city, 8.1 miles away. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Loganlea Reservoir

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Open biodiversity records for Midlothian list brown trout, rainbow trout and European eel. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. On Loganlea Reservoir the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 14°C in July and bottoms out near 2°C in January. Seasons here are moderate, and the fishing runs most of the year. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. The season on Loganlea Reservoir follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Anglers are recorded at Loganlea Reservoir, roughly 30 yards off. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Failing this one, try Threipmuir Reservoir, 1.6 miles away. Confirm before you fish Loganlea Reservoir.