Mainland, Orkney

Loch of Skaill

water managed by Orkney Trout Fishing Association

Directions

High alkalinity Very shallow Low shoreline complexity Low elevation Large

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This is trophy water and the fishing is reserved for OTFA members only. The fish average over 2lb, in fact the rules of the water say that you should return anything under this weight and only keep 2 fish per session in an attempt to conserve stocks.

Mainland, Orkney
Lake
Brown trout

Permission & Tickets

Membership of the OTFA is the most active way for the individual angler to support the essential work of conservation and preservation of the trout fishing in Orkney.
For a nominal sum of money, local and visiting anglers may use all the facilities of the association and also ensure the future of some of the best wild trout fishing available.

More information about becoming a member can be found on the association website

Waters nearby

Waters within 5 miles of Loch of Skaill

Loch of Clumly

Mainland, Orkney

This very small water which lies between Skaill and Harray can also be regarded as capable of producing specimens fish under 2lb should be returned to ...

lake
Brown trout

Loch of Harray

Mainland, Orkney

Harray is widely regarded as the jewel in the Orkney trout fishing crown and the most famous fishery. The loch extends to over 2500 acres and features ...

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Brown trout

Loch of Stenness

Mainland, Orkney

Stenness is the least fished of the main Orkney lochs probably because it is most difficult to come to terms with. Its unique semi-marine environment ...

lake
Brown trout and Sea trout