Loch Airigh an t-Slaith
Highland, Scotland
This unnamed loch lies in the low ground of Highland Scotland, just over a kilometre from the coast. It is a very small ...
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Loch na Làire Duibhe
Water managed by Durness and Kinlochbervie Angling Club
Type
Lake
Species
Brown trout
Low 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.
Very small
Larger lakes with good spawning often contain lots of smaller trout. Smaller lakes with limited spawning can produce larger trout.
Loch na Làire Duibhe lies among the rough ground of Ceatlramh Garbh, just over a kilometre from the coast in Highland. This very small loch of roughly 8 hectares sits in low ground, with a moderately irregular shoreline that forms several bays and headlands. The water is shallow, with low alkalinity typical of these peaty hill waters.
The loch holds traditional Highland brown trout averaging six to eight ounces. The fish can be hard work to make rise, but they fight well once hooked and provide great sport on light tackle.
Access is from the minor road leading out to Ardmore, where you can park and follow the outlet stream. The route makes a pleasant, easy ramble of just under two kilometres, exploring and fishing four delightful small lochans on Ceatlramh Garbh along the way to Loch na Làire Duibhe.
Distance
1.72 km
Rules
Fish limits & sizes
Catch and release; 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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