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a stunning loch

Loch Bad an Sluic

water managed by Assynt Angling Group

Low alkalinity Shallow Moderate shoreline complexity Low elevation Small
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About

Small loch reachable by following the track from Loch Druim Suardalain up
the hill behind Suileag bothy; or from the north by walking up from Little
Assynt, via Loch an Leothaid and Loch Crom. 
Good population of wild brown trout mainly up to 1/2lb.
Boat available at 150217.

  • 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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