Loch an Athain
Highland, Scotland
Loch an Athain lies in the low ground of Skye's interior, roughly three and a half kilometres from the coast, and is com ...
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Loch na Sguabaidh
Water managed by Portree Angling Association
Type
Lake
Species
Brown trout 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: 12 Aug – 18 Aug
Sea trout run Jun–Sep, peak Aug
Low 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.
Low elevation
Lakes at a higher altitude can take longer to warm up during the season and may not fish well until summer.
Small
Larger lakes with good spawning often contain lots of smaller trout. Smaller lakes with limited spawning can produce larger trout.
Loch na Sguabaidh lies in the low ground of Highland Scotland, barely four hundred metres from the sea. It is a small loch of roughly 14 hectares, set among coastal moorland with a moderately irregular shoreline of bays and headlands. The fetch is short, under a kilometre, and the water sits sheltered and close to the tideline.
The loch fishes for both sea trout and brown trout, the latter averaging around eight to ten ounces. Sea trout are the main draw, and the fishing extends down the river that runs from the loch to the sea. Timing is everything here — a spell after a spate brings fish through, and anglers are advised to keep well back from the riverbank to avoid disturbing them. The south end of the loch is considered the most productive.
A track runs directly to the lochside, making this one of the more straightforward waters to reach in the area. The route from the road covers less than one kilometre, heading north-west to the loch shore.
Distance
0.75 km
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