Loch Cleat
Highland, Scotland
Loch Cleat lies in the low ground of the Trotternish peninsula on Skye, within a few kilometres of the coast. It is a ve ...
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Loch Cleap
Water managed by Portree Angling Association
Type
Lake
Species
Brown trout
Moderate alkalinity
High alkalinity indicates water fertility and can signal the presence of larger trout. Fish in alkaline waters have a wider variety of invertebrates to feed on.
Shallow
The depth of a lake has significant impacts on its ecology. Reduced heat and light in deep lakes inhibit algal growth.
Low shoreline complexity
A lake with a high shoreline complexity will have numerous bays, points and peninsulas.
Low elevation
Lakes at a higher altitude can take longer to warm up during the season and may not fish well until summer.
Very small
Larger lakes with good spawning often contain lots of smaller trout. Smaller lakes with limited spawning can produce larger trout.
Loch Cleap lies in the low ground of Highland Scotland, close to the coast of Skye and within reach of the Trotternish ridge. It is a very small loch of roughly 9 hectares, with a simple, rounded outline and a moderate depth for its size. The catchment is dominated by peat, though the water itself is not strongly coloured, and moderate alkalinity gives the loch some productivity.
The loch sits among a group of hill waters in the shadow of Trotternish, all known to yield good brown trout when conditions are right. Fishing is fly only.
Access is from the Maligar road end, with a long walk over rough ground through Glen Connon and the Bealach Uige. The neighbouring lochs Dubhar-sgoth and Corcasgil can be reached by the same approach and are noted for early season fishing.
Distance
2.58 km
