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Loch Akran
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Loch Akran

Water managed by Forsinard Flyfishers’ Club

Type
Lake
Species
Brown trout
Duration
00:35
Distance
1.93 km
Ascent
123.94m
Difficulty
27 / 100
Directions
Route
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Moderate alkalinity
Shallow
Low shoreline complexity
Low elevation
Small

About this water

Akran is a good beginners loch, wading is safe with a large head of free rising fish, average size 8oz with the occasional bigger fish.

Location

Permission & Tickets

Membership is open to all, with initial membership fees kept as low as possible, our emphasis on encouraging juniors members demonstrated by the free joining fee for under 18s. With no further cost following seasonal membership, the 41 lochs available for members to bank fish represent amazing value and fantastic variety. Boats are available for members on 10 lochs with a minimal charge applying.

There is a membership application form on the website.

Once you have received and payed for your membership, you can book fishing on each loch through the website.

Please note that all fishing must be booked using the club website, bookings can be made once payment has been received.

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