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Altabrug
South Uist, Scotland
Breakfast is guaranteed at Altaburg. Fish average 8oz and are accommodating. Larger specimens are found towards the mach ...
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West Ollay
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.
Very 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.
West Loch Ollay lies on the low machair of South Uist, a short distance from the Atlantic shore. It is a small, very shallow water of roughly 40 hectares with high alkalinity. The shoreline is broken into bays and points, and there are small islands in the west bay.
Bank and boat fishing are good. Productive areas are round the small islands in the west bay. Like the other machair lochs, the machair drop-off can be found on the west of the loch; a team of flies worked over the edge of this feature is a good bet. Expect the fishing to be slow but with great rewards of specimen wild brown trout.
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