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a stunning loch
Isle of Lewis, Scotland

Loch Cragach

water managed by Reasort Estates

Route Directions
Duration: 00:38 Distance: 2.88 km Ascent: 35.05m Difficulty: 39 / 100
Low alkalinity Shallow Moderate shoreline complexity Low elevation Very small
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Loch Cragach is approximately a 25-minute walk from Morsgail Lodge.
It is a small, shallow loch, which fishes best with a strong westerly wind and after a lot of rain.  This loch is easily fished from the bank, but for a more productive day, wading is advised.Fishing for 1 rod for half a day.

  • Isle of Lewis, Scotland
  • Lake
  • Brown trout, Salmon, and Sea trout

Permission & Tickets

All enquiries about fishing can be made via the estate office.

Waters nearby

Waters within 5 miles of Loch Cragach

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Loch nan Creaganan Groid (Strath Ban)
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Loch nan Creaganan Groid is a very small freshwater lake located in Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scotland. It is generally shallow with low alkalinity and is ...

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Loch Leatha (Strath Ban)
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3

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  • lake
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Loch Cro Criosdaig
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4

Is accessed by a boat trip across Loch na Craobhaig and then a short walk. It fishes well in any wind direction. A great loch for exploring, with i ...

  • lake
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Loch na Craobhaig
Isle of Lewis, Scotland
5

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  • lake
  • Brown trout, Salmon, and Sea trout
Loch Dibadale
Isle of Lewis, Scotland
7

It is accessed by walking approximately a mile from the track. It is predominately a sea trout loch, but the more tenacious fisherman may catch the o ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout, Salmon, and Sea trout
Loch Brunaval
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8

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  • lake
  • Brown trout, Salmon, and Sea trout