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a stunning loch
Isle of Jura

Loch nan Eilean

water managed by Ardlussa Estate

Directions

This is a typical highland trout loch and a favourite of author George Orwell, who lived at Barnhill in 1948 while writing the dystopian novel 1984.

In a letter advising a friend, Michael Kennard, about fishing on Jura, Orwell describes the loch as "having plenty of fish" and "I haven't caught anything over 1/2lb" ..... "But I feel pretty sure there are bigger fish there"...

He never caught one of the "bigger fish", but they have been caught since. The current record for this water is 4 lbs, a monster by anyone's standards.

  • Isle of Jura
  • Lake
  • Brown trout
Waters nearby

Waters within 5 miles of Loch nan Eilean

Lochan Carn Thearlaich
Isle of Jura
1

A typical small lochan with a large patch of lilies in the middle. As well as the traditional patterns try a sinking line and a mini lure around the ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout
Fishing Loch
Isle of Jura
2

The Ardlussa Fishing Loch is an impounding reservoir, created as a water supply for cattle on the estate, it is located 2 kilometres north of Lussagiv ...

  • lake
  • Salmon and Sea trout