Loch Bad na Murichinn
water managed by Assynt Angling Group
Head south out of Lochinver on the unmarked road toward Inverkirkaig. Once past Badnaban, park where the road turns a sharp right on a flat plateau and follow the burn up the gulley to Loch Bad na Murichinn (also known as the Children's Loch). It takes between 15-30 minutes, depending on your speed.
There is a boat available which helps to explore the wooded southern shoreline as well as making it easier to cover the large water.
At the top right of the loch there is a gravel beach which is reputedly shallow enough for children to paddle in. The loch is locally known for small fish and according to local sources shown marked improvement in last 4 years with fish coming in at 12-14 ounces. Trout of mostly average size they can come to the fly readily when 'on'. Try the south eastern tip from the shore for some sport; there are larger fish in here.
To be here and yet still be within half a mile of a road, makes you feel cut off, with peace and tranquility, absolutely perfect for picnics with scenery comparable with anywhere else within the area.
For the more adventurous, you can go on up from here to Loch Gleannan na Gaoithe
and Loch Uidh na Ceardaich up next to Fionn Loch. You won't be bored, all of these have lots of trout, but they are very much on the small size.
- Assynt, Scotland
- Lake
- Brown trout
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.
Waters nearby
Waters within 5 miles of Loch Bad na Murichinn