Loch Keisgaig
Highland, Scotland
Loch Keisgaig lies in the low ground of the Highland west coast, roughly 13 hectares in extent with a simple, rounded sh ...
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Loch na Seamraig
Water managed by Durness and Kinlochbervie Angling Club
Type
Lake
Species
Brown trout
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.
Low 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 Seamraig lies close to the Atlantic coast on Cape Wrath, west of the Kearvaig River and north of the U70 road. It is a very small, low‑lying loch of roughly 4 hectares, generally shallow with a mean depth of about 4.5 metres and moderate alkalinity. The shoreline is simple and rounded, the water set only about 300 metres from the sea, with a short outflow that drops directly over the cliffs.
The loch is not part of the Kearvaig system and, with its direct fall to the sea, does not hold migratory fish. Access is by the Cape Wrath road: the line of the route runs west for many kilometres, curving northwest in places before turning west again, with a short final swing north to the loch above the cliffs. The loch and its approaches lie within the Cape Wrath Danger Area; access may be restricted during military exercises.
Distance
14.62 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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