West Ollay
South Uist, Scotland
West Loch Ollay lies on the low machair of South Uist, a short distance from the Atlantic shore. It is a small, very sha ...
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Altabrug
Water managed by Stòras Uibhist
Type
Lake
Species
Brown trout
High 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.
High 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.
Breakfast is guaranteed at Altaburg. Fish average 8oz and are accommodating. Larger specimens are found towards the machair shore to the west and smaller inhabitants reside in the peaty waters to the east. Two lochs in one!
Bank fishing is good but a boat helps get into all the corners.
Fish lie amongst the weeds and in the margins. Try the narrows between the two sections of the loch.
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