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a stunning loch
Assynt, Scotland

Loch a Choire Dheirg (Red Corrie)

water managed by Assynt Angling Group

Directions
Low alkalinity Shallow Low shoreline complexity Mid elevation Very small
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A picturesque hike up from the A894 road to Kyelsku leads to the stunning Red Corrie Loch. The crystal clear water is teeming with large, yet elusive trout, making it a perfect spot for fly fishing. With its dramatic backdrop and peaceful atmosphere, this loch is a must-visit for any angler.

  • 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 Loch a Choire Dheirg (Red Corrie)

Lochan a Choire Ghuirm (Green Corrie Lochs)
Assynt, Scotland
1

Nestled in the breathtaking landscape of Assynt, Loch an Daimh is a renowned fly fishing destination. At 550m above sea level, the hike to the loch is ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout
Un-named Loch Little Green
Assynt, Scotland
2

A testing hour and a half from the A894 road to Kyelsku, this is a small lochan known locally as 'Little Green' given its proximity to Lochan a Choire ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout
Loch Bealach na h-Uidhe
Assynt, Scotland
3

530 metres and 1½ hours up the mountain from Inchnadamph, this corrie loch is what trout fishing in Assynt is all about. Some cracking trout in there ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout
Loch Fleodach Coire
Assynt, Scotland
4

An hour and twenty minutes from Inchnadamph, this interesting trout loch is set high up with more average sized trout but with better ones being taken ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout
Fiddle Loch
Assynt, Scotland
5

This secluded loch, located a 1 hour 15 minute hike from Inchnadamph, is a hidden gem for fly fishing. It is home to trout of a respectable size, but ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout
Lochan Bealach Cornaidh
Assynt, Scotland
6

Bealach a' Chornaidh separates the northern peak from the eastern ridge of Quinaig, set in the valley floor. Sometimes dour, it has silvery fish of go ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout
Loch Assynt
Assynt, Scotland
7

The biggest loch in the area, 8kms long by 1.5km wide, with both bank and boat fishing available. Brown trout, ferox, arctic char, salmon and sea trou ...

  • lake
  • Arctic charr, Brown trout, Ferox, Salmon, and Sea trout
Loch na Beinne Reidhe
Assynt, Scotland
8

An hour and a half from Inchnadamph, this loch contains fat trout of excellent average size to put a good bend in the rod. This combines a great loch ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout
Loch Bealach a Mhadaidh
Assynt, Scotland
9

The trip to Loch Bealach a' Mhadaidh is not for the unfit, or faint-hearted requiring a walk of seven kilometres from Inchnadamph. All sizes of trout ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout, Salmon, and Sea trout
Loch an Leothaid
Assynt, Scotland
10

Boat available at: 175294 ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout