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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.
Waters within 5 miles of Loch Bad na Murichinn
Assynt, Scotland
Next to the road just south of Lochinver and home to the local school, Culag has both plenty of hard fighting trout and ...
Assynt, Scotland
This serene and picturesque fly fishing spot is just south of Lochinver on the 'mad wee road' and is easily accessible f ...
Assynt, Scotland
Close to the road and full of small fish. Poor access all the way round due to a dee fence without a gate. So tricky fo ...
Assynt, Scotland
Easily accessed from Lochinver and a very attractive water with Canisp and Suilven in the background, the Geln Loch has ...
Assynt, Scotland
This 3.5km long loch is nestled in the breathtaking scenery of Suilven and the River Kirkaig, and is home to an abundanc ...
Assynt, Scotland
The Manse loch, along with Upper Loch Roe and Loch an Tuirc, get some runs of sea trout and the occasional salmon. Altho ...
Assynt, Scotland
Loch an Alltain Duibh lies downstream from Suileag Bothy, set on low ground. It is a very small, shallow water of roughl ...
Assynt, Scotland
This loch has some good trout fishing but also gets runs of sea trout. It is in a wonderful setting. Park at the side o ...
Assynt, Scotland
Easily accessed from the viewpoint on the B869, this deep, clear, thin loch produces hard to catch but often large trout ...
Assynt, Scotland
Loch Bad an t-Sluic lies in Assynt, set among low moorland between Suileag and Little Assynt, above Loch Druim Suardalai ...
Assynt, Scotland
A 7km/2 hour rough trek from Glencanisp will bring you to Loch Barrack and its immediate neighbour, Loch a Choire Dhuibh ...
Assynt, Scotland
There's a couple of lochs close together here with some very nice trout in them, usually very silver in colour and not e ...
Assynt, Scotland
A wonderful setting half an hour up the path from Rhicarn on th B869. Crocach is a large loch, with lots of bays and isl ...
Assynt, Scotland
An easily accessible roadside loch, it has lots of small trout. Casting can be tricky as the bank is steep in places and ...
Assynt, Scotland
Between Grid References NC154155 & NC144162 A broad river flowing from Loch Veyatie into Fionn Loch, measuring just ove ...
Assynt, Scotland
Park by the river at NC143253 and head north across the road. Lots of small fish and can be the start of a walk onto ...
Assynt, Scotland
Between NC170194 & NC119218 A small spate river between Loch Gainimh and Loch Druim Suardalain. Good sporting trout in ...
Assynt, Scotland
Beannach is an easy 25 minute walk and has a vast population of wild brown trout, but also arctic char, a few salmon and ...
Assynt, Scotland
A roadside loch on the B869 just before you reach Clahtoll from Lochinver. A good one for beginners or if you fancy a f ...
