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a stunning loch
Assynt, Scotland

Fionn Loch

water managed by Assynt Angling Group

Directions
Moderate alkalinity Shallow High shoreline complexity Low elevation Large
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This 3.5km long loch is nestled in the breathtaking scenery of Suilven and the River Kirkaig, and is home to an abundance of brown trout with succulent pink flesh and arctic char. Anglers can expect to catch good numbers of larger than average trout, with a few true monsters thrown in each season. Fly fishing here is a truly unforgettable experience!

  • Assynt, Scotland
  • Lake
  • Brown trout

Permission & Tickets

Assynt Angling Group sells permits in 3 ‘zones’ - East, West and South.

More information about permits and boar hire can be found on their website.

Waters nearby

Waters within 5 miles of Fionn Loch

Loch na Barrack
Assynt, Scotland
1

A 7km/2 hour rough trek from Glencanisp will bring you to Loch Barrack and its immediate neighbour, Loch a Choire Dhuibh at the northwestern end of Su ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout
Uidh Fhearna River between Loch Veyatie and Fionn Loch
Assynt, Scotland
2

Between Grid References NC154155 & NC144162 A broad river flowing from Loch Veyatie into Fionn Loch, measuring just over 1 km in length by about 40 m ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout
Loch an Alltain Duibh
Assynt, Scotland
3

This small loch, located downstream from Suileag Bothy, is a fly fisherman's paradise. Its crystal clear waters are teeming with small brown trout tha ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout
Loch Bad na Murichinn
Assynt, Scotland
4

Head south out of Lochinver on the unmarked road toward Inverkirkaig. Once past Badnaban, park where the road turns a sharp right on a flat plateau an ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout
Loch Druim Suardalain (The Glen Loch)
Assynt, Scotland
5

Easily accessed from Lochinver and a very attractive water with Canisp and Suilven in the background, the Geln Loch has lots of average trout but also ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout, Salmon, and Sea trout
Loch a Choin (The Dog Loch)
Assynt, Scotland
6

This serene and picturesque fly fishing spot is just south of Lochinver on the 'mad wee road' and is easily accessible for anglers. The water is cryst ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout
River Between Loch Gainimh & Loch Druim Suardalain
Assynt, Scotland
7

Between NC170194 & NC119218 A small spate river between Loch Gainimh and Loch Druim Suardalain. Good sporting trout in average sizes with the odd big ...

  • river
  • Brown trout, Salmon, and Sea trout
Loch an Arbhair
Assynt, Scotland
8

Close to the road and full of small fish. Poor access all the way round due to a dee fence without a gate. So tricky for the bank fisherman. The bo ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout
Loch Bad an Sluic
Assynt, Scotland
9

Small loch reachable by following the track from Loch Druim Suardalain up the hill behind Suileag bothy; or from the north by walking up from Little ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout
Loch Culag The School Loch
Assynt, Scotland
10

Next to the road just south of Lochinver and home to the local school, Culag has both plenty of hard fighting trout and also migrating salmon and sea ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout, Salmon, and Sea trout
Loch a Ghlinnen
Assynt, Scotland
11

Loch a Ghlinnen is a picturesque fishing destination, located on the way to Loch Feith an Leothaid. The loch is home to a thriving population of wild ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout
Loch Feith an Leothaid
Assynt, Scotland
12

A rough 1½ hour walk from Little Assynt will bring you to this large hill loch. Baskets of free rising trout of varying average size are what it’s ab ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout
The Manse Loch
Assynt, Scotland
13

The Manse loch, along with Upper Loch Roe and Loch an Tuirc, get some runs of sea trout and the occasional salmon. Although reports have been a bit pa ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout and Sea trout
Lochan Fada
Assynt, Scotland
14

An hour and fifteen minutes will bring you to this loch which lies beyond Cam Loch. Lots of free taking average fish, but reports of much larger fish ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout
Loch Uidh na Geadaig
Assynt, Scotland
15

Park by the river at NC143253 and head north across the road. Lots of small fish and can be the start of a walk onto (which is best fished from a b ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout