Loch Droighinn
Highland, Scotland
Loch Droighinn is a very small, very shallow loch of barely half a hectare, lying in the low ground close to the coast o ...
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Loch Langaig
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 Langaig lies very close to the coast in the low ground of northern Skye, less than a kilometre from the shore. It is a very small loch of roughly 3 hectares, nearly circular in outline, and sits at moderate depth for its size — the water is clear and productive, underlain by metamorphic rock and carrying moderate alkalinity. The fetch across it is short, sheltered from the worst of the Atlantic wind.
The loch is one of a group lying between the A855 and the dramatic escarpment of the Quiraing. Together they hold small but lively wild brown trout, and the fishing can be rewarding. Fly only is the rule, and a members-only boat is available. The lochs are well suited to introducing younger anglers to fly fishing, and the other waters in the group are within easy reach on foot.
Access is straightforward from the road, with a short walk south-west of roughly 300 metres descending gently to the loch shore.
Distance
0.29 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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