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Loch of Skaill
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Loch of Skaill

Water managed by Orkney Trout Fishing Association

Type
Lake
Species
Brown trout
Directions
High alkalinity
Very shallow
Low shoreline complexity
Low elevation
Large
OS Map: 462 – Explorer
HY 24140 18083

About this water

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.

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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

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