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a stunning loch
Forsinard, Scotland

Loch Sgitheanach

water managed by Forsinard Flyfishers’ Club

Directions
Moderate alkalinity Shallow Low shoreline complexity Low elevation Very small
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Leave the A836 Thurso/Bettyhill road at Grid reference 868651 and follow the road south. This is a rough track so a 4×4 will be necessary to drive to the end and park at 859626. Walk ESE for a distance of approximately 1km to reach the loch. This loch has been seldom visited in recent times so little is known about the quality of fishing. Historical records have shown fish of over 2lbs being caught in the past, well worth a visit for the determined, adventurous angler.

  • Forsinard, Scotland
  • Lake
  • Brown trout

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.

Waters nearby

Waters within 5 miles of Loch Sgitheanach

Loch Coulbackie
Forsinard, Scotland
1

Loch Coulbackie has been seldom visited in recent times so little is known about the quality of fishing. Historical records have shown fish of over ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout
Loch Baligill
Forsinard, Scotland
2

Loch Baligill is one of the most challenging of club waters with some steep banks   After it was dammed for the local water supply in the late 1970s, ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout
Loch Achridigill
Forsinard, Scotland
3

Loch Achridigill is a very productive loch for all fishing levels. A boat which will be found on the NW shore is available if booked in advance, other ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout
Loch na h-Eaglasie Mor (South end)
Forsinard, Scotland
4

The loch holds a good head of well-conditioned trout which average 10oz in weight. Fish can be caught all over the loch. Despite the challenging walk ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout
Loch Earacha
Forsinard, Scotland
5

Visitors driving along the A897 can find roadside parking near the loch's north end, close to a field gate. It's important not to block the gate to en ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout
Loch nan Clach
Forsinard, Scotland
6

Leave the A836 Thurso/Bettyhill road at Grid reference 868651 and follow the road south. This is a rough track so a 4×4 will be necessary to drive to ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout
Loch na h-Eaglaise Beag
Forsinard, Scotland
7

The loch is shallow but home to some excellent quality fish weighing up to 2lbs. The west bank is deeper but has a soft and tricky terrain that can ma ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout
Bighouse Loch
Forsinard, Scotland
8

Grid reference & Parking 10/903647.  Park opposite the right turn junction on the single track road leading down to Bighouse Lodge. Anglers should fol ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout
Loch nan Gall
Forsinard, Scotland
9

Nan Gall has a good head of fish which average 8oz in weight with the occasional larger specimen. Peace and quiet guaranteed in a delightful moorlan ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout
Caol North
Forsinard, Scotland
10

Expect more blank than productive days but Caol has a reputation of producing fish of outstanding quality up to and over 3lbs in weight. One for the d ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout
Loch Badaidh na Meana
Forsinard, Scotland
11

Little is known about the fishing in this loch but it is well worth a visit combined with other lochs in the area. One for the adventurous angler. ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout
Loch Caol (Champagne)
Forsinard, Scotland
12

Follow A897, Melvich to Helmsdale road, parking in area on the north side of cattle-grid just before electrical substation Grid reference 904599. Caol ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout
Loch Akran
Forsinard, Scotland
13

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. ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout
Loch nam Bo Uidhre
Forsinard, Scotland
14

Little is known about the fishing in Bo Uidhre. It is one for the adventurous angler as it does not hold a large head of fish. The banks have a shallo ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout
Loch a Mhuilinn
Forsinard, Scotland
15

Leave A897 Helmsdale/Melvich road at Grid reference 892555, follow the minor road north to park at 889561 and walk west up the hill for a strenuous 20 ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout
Loch na Seilge
Forsinard, Scotland
16

Grid Reference & Parking 11/923586. Follow A897, Melvich to Helmsdale road, parking in area on the north side of cattle-grid just before electrical su ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout
Loch an Fheoir
Forsinard, Scotland
17

Fheoir is a small, relatively shallow loch which can be fished from the bank. However parts of the bank can be very soggy so waders might be advisable ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout
Caol Loch (South)
Forsinard, Scotland
18

One of the most remote club lochs and is surrounded by delightful moorland. Caol has a good head of bright fish averaging 8oz with the occasional larg ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout
Lochan na Ceardaich
Forsinard, Scotland
19

Little is known about the fishing in this loch which is unlikely to hold a large head of fish but fish up to and over 2lbs have been caught in the pas ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout