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a stunning loch

Loch na Barrack

water managed by Assynt Angling Group

Moderate alkalinity Shallow Moderate shoreline complexity Mid elevation Very small
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About

A 7km/2 hour rough trek from Glencanisp will bring you to Loch Barrack and its immediate neighbour, Loch a Choire Dhuibh at the northwestern end of Suilven. Spectacular scenery, a chain of smaller lochans, and average sized golden trout with larger fish being taken commonly.

  • 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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