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a stunning loch
Isle of Lewis, Scotland

Loch Airigh na Lic

water managed by Stornoway Angling Association

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Low alkalinity Very shallow Moderate shoreline complexity Low elevation Small
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Loch Airigh na Lic is accessible and has some good bank fishing.
The area boasts an abundance of brown trout, typically averaging around 6 ounces, although occasional catches of trout weighing up to 3 pounds have been reported. Following heavy rainfall from July onwards, the loch sees the arrival of sea trout via the Glen River. These sea trout are primarily finnock, ranging from 8 to 14 ounces, but larger sea trout weighing up to 3 pounds and the occasional grilse have also been landed in the past.

  • Isle of Lewis, Scotland
  • Lake
  • Brown trout, Salmon, and Sea trout

Permission & Tickets

Day tickets can be purchased via the association website

Waters nearby

Waters within 5 miles of Loch Airigh na Lic

Isle of Lewis, Scotland
Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scotland
1

Located just a five-minute walk south of the A858 Stornoway/Garynahine road, two miles from town. This quiet loch is not over-fished, probably because ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout
River Creed
Lewis & Harris, Scotland
2

The River Creed fishery offers accessible and affordable salmon and sea trout fishing in the Western Isles. The fishery includes 4 miles of double ...

  • river
  • Brown trout, Salmon, and Sea trout
Loch Airigh Nan Gleann
Isle of Lewis, Scotland
3

A small loch which is not heavily fished, with early morning and evenings providing the best chance of sport. The shallows on the west side and the tw ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout
Loch Airigh Riabhach
Isle of Lewis, Scotland
4

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 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 Orasaigh
Isle of Lewis, Scotland
7

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
Loch A Bhuna
Isle of Lewis, Scotland
8

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