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a stunning loch

Loch Druim Suardalain (The Glen Loch)

water managed by Assynt Angling Group

Low alkalinity Shallow High shoreline complexity Low elevation Small
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About

Easily accessed from Lochinver and a very attractive water with Canisp and Suilven in the background, the Geln Loch has lots of average trout but also salmon and sea trout later in the season.

Boat ONLY at NC109218

  • Assynt, Scotland
  • Lake
  • Brown trout, Salmon, and Sea 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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