Loch Bad an Fheur-loch
Highland, Scotland
Loch Bad an Fheur lies on the Cape Wrath Parph, set among open moorland close to the north coast of Sutherland. It is a ...
Loch Airigh na Beinne
Water managed by Durness and Kinlochbervie Angling Club
Type
Lake
Species
Brown trout, Salmon, and Sea trout
Safety warning
Cape Wrath live firing range
See Rules
Migratory run
Salmon run from late June, peaking in July and largely over by the end of August. Sea trout run from June, building to a peak in August and tailing off through September. Spring tides every ~2 weeks bring fresh fish in from the sea to the river mouths.
Next spring tides: 28 Aug – 1 Sep
Sea trout & salmon run Jun–Sep
Moderate alkalinity
High alkalinity indicates water fertility and can signal the presence of larger trout. Fish in alkaline waters have a wider variety of invertebrates to feed on.
Shallow
The depth of a lake has significant impacts on its ecology. Reduced heat and light in deep lakes inhibit algal growth.
Moderate shoreline complexity
A lake with a high shoreline complexity will have numerous bays, points and peninsulas.
Low elevation
Lakes at a higher altitude can take longer to warm up during the season and may not fish well until summer.
Small
Larger lakes with good spawning often contain lots of smaller trout. Smaller lakes with limited spawning can produce larger trout.
Loch Airigh na Beinne lies on the Cape Wrath peninsula, set among open moorland close to the north coast. The largest water of the Daill River system and effectively its head loch, it is a small water of roughly 42 hectares, generally shallow with a mean depth around 5 metres and moderate alkalinity. The loch sits low in the landscape; its outline is varied but uncomplicated, with broad, open water between gentle curves of shore.
Access is via the Cape Wrath ferry at Keodale. From the landing, a moor track trends west for about 8 kilometres towards the Daill, and the river’s course provides a useful guide with a map to the loch. The Cape Wrath bus service may also be of use; make the driver aware of your intentions. These lochs lie within the Cape Wrath Danger Area and access may be restricted during military exercises.
Distance
8.08 km
Rules
Safety warning
Cape Wrath live firing range
- This loch is within the Cape Wrath MOD live firing range. If red flags or lights are displayed, do not enter the danger area marked on the map, no matter what the published times say. Blanks and pyrotechnics may be used at any hour, so obey all signs.
- Check Cape Wrath firing times (GOV.UK) before you go — these show when firing is permitted, not confirmed bookings, so treat only the times outside them as safe.
- Range Control: 01971 511242 (8am–5pm) · Ops Room: 0131 310 3426 (24hr)
Fishery-wide rules
Fish limits & sizes
- Catch and release encouraged; release all fish under 10 inches, unharmed.
- No more than two fish taken per session.
Permitted methods
Fly fishing only on all waters
Seasonal notices
Ground-nesting birds
No fishing on lochs East of Loch Mór a' Chraisg until August
15 Mar – 31 Aug
Club rules
- Report any breach to Andy Johnson, 07887 510305.
- Only paid members or day-ticket holders may fish.
- Members must contribute to work parties.
- If you're out in a boat alone, come back for any member who signals they'd like to join you.
- Members act as bailiffs; prevent fishing without permission.
- Visitors must return a catch return for each loch fished.
- Members submit catch return before 15 October.
- No littering.
- Under-16s only fish if accompanied by an adult.
- Keys/access codes are club property, member use only.
- Use indicated parking; close gates.
- Dogs under control at all times.
Protected wildlife
Ground-nesting birds
North West Sutherland is an important breeding ground for many bird species, and it is a criminal offence to disturb nesting wild birds. Many nest on the ground close to the lochs — take care on the way to and from the water, and avoid disturbance while fishing.
15 Mar – 31 Aug
Safety warning
Cape Wrath live firing range
- Cape Wrath is an active MOD live firing range. If red flags or lights are displayed, do not enter the danger area marked on the map, no matter what the published times say. Blanks and pyrotechnics may be used at any hour, so obey all signs.
- Check Cape Wrath firing times (GOV.UK) before you go — these show when firing is permitted, not confirmed bookings, so treat only the times outside them as safe.
- Range Control: 01971 511242 (8am–5pm) · Ops Room: 0131 310 3426 (24hr)
Season
Brown trout
15 Mar – 30 Sep
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Salmon
11 Feb – 15 Oct
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Sea trout
11 Feb – 15 Oct
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