Hallan
South Uist, Scotland
Hallan is a very shallow machair loch that can fish well early season. Two main basins are split by a channel of shall ...
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Mill Loch
Water managed by Stòras Uibhist
Type
Lake
Species
Brown trout, Salmon, 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: 30 Jul – 2 Aug
Sea trout & salmon run Jun–Sep
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.
Deep
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.
Mid elevation
Lakes at a higher altitude can take longer to warm up during the season and may not fish well until summer.
Large
Larger lakes with good spawning often contain lots of smaller trout. Smaller lakes with limited spawning can produce larger trout.
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 September. September being the best month.
You'll also have a better chance of encountering Salmon and Sea trout in this month which frequent the loch.
Bank fishing is best, with fish lying close in. Try the the North bank if the weather permits or the reedy bay on the south bank.
The loch is sheltered from the hills when the wind blows from the east but a westerly wind is best.
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