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a stunning loch

Loch an Ruighein

water managed by Assynt Angling Group

Moderate alkalinity Shallow Low shoreline complexity Low elevation Very small
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About

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

  • 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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