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Loch an Aigeil
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Loch an Aigeil

Water managed by Assynt Crofters' Trust

Type
Lake
Species
Brown trout
Directions
Moderate alkalinity
Shallow
Low shoreline complexity
Low elevation
Very small

About this water

Right next to the B869 in Stoer, on your right if you are heading north opposite Stoer Bay on your left.
It was for years reputed to have very few, if any, fish in it. However, there have been reports recently of decent trout being caught there.

Very easily accessed. There isn’t a huge amount of fishable shoreline, but a nice spot for youngsters to cast a line and is close to the beach at Stoer.

Location

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

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