Stillwater Fly-Fishing Championship
Friday 26 December 2025
Wormit Trout Fishery, Newport-on-Tay, Fife
Summary
The Wormit Shield launches this Boxing Day as Scotland’s newest premium stillwater open championship. With limited entries, a structured peg-rotation format, quality catering, and a strong prize fund, it is set to become a regular feature in the Scottish fly-fishing calendar.
If you want a proper winter challenge, plenty fish, and great company in a top-class setting, this is the one to fish.
The Format
- 20 pegs around the loch, limited to 20 rods
- 30 minutes per peg with whistle signals
- Catch and release, barbless hooks only
- Anglers record time of first fish and total caught
- Neighbouring angler verifies each catch
- Most fish wins
- Tie-breakers: most fish, earliest first fish, most fish in final session
This creates a fast, fair, and engaging match where everyone gets a proper show over the full water.
Schedule – Friday 26 December 2025
08:15–08:45 Registration and bacon rolls with coffee
09:00–12:00 Morning peg-rotation sessions
12:00–12:30 Hot lunch
12:30–15:30 Afternoon peg-rotation sessions
15:45–16:00 Scorecards submitted and prize giving
Daylight provides around six and a half hours of good fishing light, making the six-hour fishing window ideal for a safe and enjoyable competition.
Prizes
- 1st Place: £300 cash, The Wormit Shield, Free Return Day
- 2nd Place: £120 cash, Free Return Day
- 3rd Place: £60 cash, Free Return Day
Every angler receives a bacon roll on arrival, a hot lunch mid-day, and refreshments throughout the day.
Entry Details
Entry Fee: £60 per rod
Maximum: 20 rods
To enter comment “I’m in” on the Facebook post, message the Wormit Trout Fishery page, or text or WhatsApp 07727 360428.
Once all 20 rods are reserved, payment links will be issued within 48 hours. Unpaid places will be released to the reserve list.
Confirmed Anglers
Scott Pozzi
Jake Gilchrist
Connor Wales
Harris McLeod
Fred McDonald
Scott Robertson
Tyler Hay
John Gallacher
9–20 to be confirmed
The Venue
Wormit Trout Fishery is a premium 5–6 acre fly-only stillwater overlooking the River Tay. Clear water, a strong mix of rainbows and browns, strict rod limits, and rest days keep the fishing in top condition.
Why Fish The Wormit Shield
- Fair, properly structured competition
- Strict 20-rod limit
- Breakfast, hot lunch, and drinks included
- Strong prize fund and trophy
- The Boxing Day match to win in Scottish stillwater fly fishing
How To Book
Date: Friday 26 December 2025
Location: Wormit Trout Fishery, Newport-on-Tay, Fife
Entry: £60 per rod
Registration: From 08:15
To secure your place text or WhatsApp 07727 360428 or reply to the Facebook event post.
Once full, entries will close and a reserve list will be available.
