Loch Hasco
Isle of Skye
Loch Hasco lies in the low ground of the Trotternish peninsula, close to the coast and within easy reach of the A855. It ...
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Loch Fada
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.
Moderate shoreline complexity
A lake with a high shoreline complexity will have numerous bays, points and peninsulas.
Mid 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 Fada is a very small loch of under 2 hectares, lying close to the coast on the Trotternish peninsula of Skye, less than a mile and a half from the sea. It sits at a modest height on open ground between the A855 and the dramatic rock formations of the Quiraing, part of a loose cluster of lochs scattered across this middle ground. The water is of moderate alkalinity, and the shoreline, though compact in overall extent, is moderately irregular in outline. Depth is moderate for a water of this size.
The loch holds small but lively wild brown trout and is fished by fly only. It is one of several lochs in the group, the others lying within a short walk, and together they offer a rewarding half-day on the hill. The fishing is well suited to introducing younger anglers to the fly.
The route from the road heads south-west for roughly a kilometre and a half, crossing open moorland as the ground rises gently toward the base of the Quiraing escarpment. The loch is reached without difficulty, and the surrounding lochs are easily combined in the same outing.
Distance
1.77 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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