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a stunning loch

Loch Drumbeg

water managed by Assynt Crofters' Trust

Moderate alkalinity Shallow High shoreline complexity Low elevation Small

Loch Drumbeg is a famous, large loch easily visible beside the B869 at Drumbeg. A beautiful location, there is a boat available and you can also fish much of the way around by bank. Although an easily accessible day's fishing, the far side from the road has lots of trees which can take a bit of negotiating. If on the boat try in and around the islands.

There are lots of trout, but they are mostly at the smaller end of the spectrum, but it can be prolific sport at times with top of the water action.

  • Assynt, Scotland
  • Lake
  • Brown trout

Permission & Tickets

Permits are available from the following location:

Assynt Crofters' Office, Stoer (01571 855298).
Drumbeg Stores, Drumbeg (01571 833235)
Tourist Information Centre, LochInver (01571 844330)
Achins Book Shop, Inverkirkaig (01571 844262)
Lochinver Post Office in the Spar shop on Main street, Lochinver.

Daily Permit: £10
Weekly: £30
Season: £45
Boat hire: £15 per day
Children fish for free

Waters nearby

Waters within 5 miles of Loch Drumbeg

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Gorm Loch Mor
Assynt, Scotland
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Loch Na Loinne
Assynt, Scotland
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Loch Donnaig
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Loch na Bruthaich
Assynt, Scotland
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Loch an Aon Aite
Assynt, Scotland
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Loch Nan Lub
Assynt, Scotland
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Loch Beannach
Assynt, Scotland
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Loch na hi-Uidhe Doimhne
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Loch an Ruighein
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Loch Crocach
Assynt, Scotland
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Loch an Tuirc
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Loch Uidh na Geadaig
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Loch na h-Innse Fraoich
Assynt, Scotland
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Loch Poll an Droighinn
Assynt, Scotland
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Assynt, Scotland
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