Loch Langaig
Isle of Skye
Loch Langaig lies very close to the coast in the low ground of northern Skye, less than a kilometre from the shore. It i ...
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Loch Droighinn
Water managed by Portree Angling Association
Type
Lake
Species
Brown trout
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.
Very 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 Droighinn is a very small, very shallow loch of barely half a hectare, lying in the low ground close to the coast of the Trotternish peninsula on Skye, little more than a kilometre from the sea. Its outline is simple and compact, the shoreline offering few features, and the loch sits as part of a scattered group of waters tucked between the A855 road and the dramatic escarpment of the Quiraing rising to the west.
The loch holds small but lively wild brown trout and is best fished in company with the neighbouring lochs nearby. The fishing is fly only, and the water is well suited to introducing younger or less experienced anglers to the sport. Catches can be rewarding for those willing to explore the group as a whole.
Access begins from the A855, with the route heading west and south across open ground for roughly two kilometres, dropping gently toward the loch through the low coastal terrain. The other lochs in the group lie within easy reach on foot from here.
Distance
1.7 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
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