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a stunning loch
South Uist, Scotland

Altabrug

water managed by Stòras Uibhist

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High alkalinity Shallow High shoreline complexity Low elevation Small
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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.

  • South Uist, Scotland
  • Lake
  • Brown trout

Permission & Tickets

Up to date permit and boat information can be found on the South Uist Fishing website

Waters nearby

Waters within 5 miles of Altabrug

West Ollay
South Uist, Scotland
1

One of the classic machair lochs of South Uist. Bank and boat fishing are good. Productive areas are round the small islands in the west bay. Lik ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout
An Eilein (Castle)
South Uist, Scotland
2

Castle loch is one of the four salmon and sea trout fisheries that is connected to the sea by the Howmore River. A gillie is recommended on any o ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout, Salmon, and Sea trout
Stilligarry
South Uist, Scotland
3

A machair loch featuring a gradual drop-off along its western bay, with prime fishing spots located in the northeast bay, along the north bank, and be ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout
Grogarry
South Uist, Scotland
4

Another loch nestled amongst the fertile grassland of shell sand soil which gives these Machair lochs their unique fertility. Stuffed with snails and ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout
Mill Loch
South Uist, Scotland
5

There is excellent brown trout fishing on Mill Loch. The trout average 3/4lb and fish of 11/2lb are not uncommon. Fishing is best from July to Sep ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout, Salmon, and Sea trout