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a stunning loch
Isle of Lewis, Scotland

Loch Achmore

water managed by Stornoway Angling Association

Directions
Low alkalinity Shallow Low shoreline complexity Low elevation Small
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Loch Achmore is a favourite among local anglers. The trout average around 12 ounces and are of excellent quality. Larger trout, ranging from 1 to 2 pounds, are regularly caught, especially in the middle of the loch where there are submerged weed beds.

Boat fishing is popular, and it's recommended to navigate carefully to the main part of the loch, avoiding submerged obstacles.
The North Bay is a favourite drift, and if the wind is easterly, drifting from the boat moorings to the bay where the river flows into Loch Foid can be very productive. The loch is known to fish well in various wind conditions, except when the water becomes too turbid.

A variety of fly patterns, such as the Golden Olive Dabbler, Claret Dabbler, Clan Chief, Bibio, and Leggy Claret Bumble, are effective for catching trout. For bait fishing, using worms on the bottom is a productive method.

  • Isle of Lewis, Scotland
  • Lake
  • Brown trout

Permission & Tickets

Day tickets can be purchased via the association website

Waters nearby

Waters within 5 miles of Loch Achmore

Loch Foid
Isle of Lewis, Scotland
1

Loch Foid trout are of a similar quality to those found in Achmore, although they may be slightly smaller in size. The fishing is good during August a ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout
Loch Na Craoibhe
Isle of Lewis, Scotland
2

A good starting on point on Loch Na Craoibhe, is where the boat is moored midway on the western shoreline. Start here and drift towards the narrow bay ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout
Loch Nam Falcag
Isle of Lewis, Scotland
3

Loch nam Falcag offers great fishing opportunities, with some key areas to explore. Be cautious, as it is quite shallow throughout the lake, especiall ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout
Loch A Bhuna
Isle of Lewis, Scotland
4

Loch A Bhuna average around the 6 ounce mark, with fish up to 1lb occasionally caught. The West and South shores usually fish best, with bright flies ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout
Loch Breugach
Isle of Lewis, Scotland
5

Loch Breugach is a favourite for local anglers due to its tenacious and high-quality trout, typically averaging 10 to 12 ounces. While the fishing co ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout
Loch Beag na Craoibhe
Isle of Lewis, Scotland
6

Loch Beag na Craoibhe is an ideal loch for beginners, offering a plentiful supply of trout in the 4-6 ounce range, with occasional larger specimens. T ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout
Loch Airigh Riabhach
Isle of Lewis, Scotland
7

Loch Airigh Riabhach is comparatively small loch with good quality hard fighting brown trout averaging 6-8 ounces. The South-east corner and the whol ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout
Loch Orasaigh
Isle of Lewis, Scotland
8

The Soval Estate has generously opened up access to this expansive loch, located a mere 5 miles from Stornoway. This loch boasts numerous small island ...

  • lake
  • Arctic charr and Brown trout