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a stunning loch
South Uist, Scotland

West Ollay

water managed by Stòras Uibhist

Directions
High alkalinity Very shallow High shoreline complexity Low elevation Small
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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.

  • 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 West Ollay

Altabrug
South Uist, Scotland
1

Breakfast is guaranteed at Altaburg. Fish average 8oz and are accommodating. Larger specimens are found towards the machair shore to the west and smal ...

  • 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
Mill Loch
South Uist, Scotland
3

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
Stilligarry
South Uist, Scotland
4

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
5

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