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a stunning loch

Loch an Arbhair

water managed by Assynt Angling Group

Moderate alkalinity Shallow Moderate shoreline complexity Low elevation Very small
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About

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 boat will give you better access.

  • Assynt, Scotland
  • Lake
  • Brown trout

Location

Directions

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.

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