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Loch an Ruighein
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Loch an Ruighein

Water managed by Assynt Angling Group

Type
Lake
Species
Brown trout
Directions
Moderate alkalinity
Shallow
Low shoreline complexity
Low elevation
Very small

About this water

Known as the Sheiling Loch, this small water contains good numbers of lovely, silvery brownies that commonly average between 8-10ozs although fish well in excess of this weight are not uncommon.

Boat available at NC155266

Location

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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