Loch Feith an Leothaid
Assynt, Scotland
A rough 1½ hour walk from Little Assynt will bring you to this large hill loch. Baskets of free rising trout of varying ...
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Loch Assynt
Water managed by Assynt Angling Group
Type
Lake
Species
Arctic charr, Brown trout, Ferox, Salmon, and Sea trout
Migratory run
Salmon run from late June, peaking in July and largely over by the end of August. Sea trout run from June, building to a peak in August and tailing off through September. Spring tides every ~2 weeks bring fresh fish in from the sea to the river mouths.
Next spring tides: 30 Jul – 2 Aug
Sea trout & salmon run Jun–Sep
Moderate alkalinity
High alkalinity indicates water fertility and can signal the presence of larger trout. Fish in alkaline waters have a wider variety of invertebrates to feed on.
Deep
The depth of a lake has significant impacts on its ecology. Reduced heat and light in deep lakes inhibit algal growth.
High shoreline complexity
A lake with a high shoreline complexity will have numerous bays, points and peninsulas.
Low elevation
Lakes at a higher altitude can take longer to warm up during the season and may not fish well until summer.
Large
Larger lakes with good spawning often contain lots of smaller trout. Smaller lakes with limited spawning can produce larger trout.
Loch Assynt lies a few kilometres from the sea at low elevation. The largest water in the area, it stretches for about 8 km and is up to 1.5 km wide, with a perimeter of roughly 35 km. The loch is deep, with a mean depth around 30 metres and moderate alkalinity. Its margin is varied, with many small bays and points, and the open reaches can be harsh in strong winds.
Bank and boat fishing are available. Brown trout, ferox, Arctic char, salmon and sea trout are present, with a large head of average-sized trout; larger fish are taken from time to time, including occasional double-figure fish. Access is easy, with straightforward approaches to the shore at several points along its length, but take care if boating in high winds.
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