Coastguard Loch
Highland, Scotland
This small loch lies within a few hundred metres of the sea on the north coast of Skye, close to the old coastguard cott ...
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Kilmaluag River
Water managed by Portree Angling Association
Type
River
Species
Brown trout, Salmon, and Sea trout
Migratory run
Salmon run from late June, peaking in July and largely over by the end of August. Sea trout run from June, building to a peak in August and tailing off through September. Spring tides every ~2 weeks bring fresh fish in from the sea to the river mouths.
Next spring tides: 28 Aug – 1 Sep
Sea trout & salmon run Jun–Sep
The Kilmaluag is a small spate river in the north of Skye, running down to the sea at Kilmaluag Bay. It depends on rain to fish, coming into its own when a good spate brings fresh water off the hill and draws fish up from the tide. Between floods it drops quickly and runs low.
The river holds runs of sea trout, with the occasional salmon among them. Fish come through on the back of a spate, so the best sport follows rain, and sea trout are worth trying into the dusk and after dark. All legal methods are allowed, a deliberate choice to help youngsters take up the sport, so fly, spinning and bait all have their place here.
Distance
0.28 km
Rules
Fish limits & sizes
Salmon
All salmon must be returned
Club rules
Sunday fishing
Sunday fishing is reserved for members only.
Permits
A fishing permit is required before fishing any waters.
Safety warning
Life jackets
Boat hire includes 2 life jackets, which must be worn.
Season
Brown trout
15 Mar – 30 Sep
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Salmon
11 Feb – 15 Oct
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Sea trout
11 Feb – 15 Oct
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
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