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a stunning loch

Loch Beag na Craoibhe

water managed by Stornoway Angling Association

Duration: 00:04 Distance: 0.4 km Ascent: 0.0m Difficulty: 5 / 100
Low alkalinity Shallow High shoreline complexity Low elevation Very small
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About

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. The loch features a flat and level bank perfect for teaching young and inexperienced fly-casters, as there's minimal high ground behind to disrupt their back-cast.
Trout in this area are eager to take the fly, particularly in the eastern section, which is the most productive zone. Evening fishing tends to be especially rewarding, as larger trout often move closer to the shore during this time.

  • Isle of Lewis, Scotland
  • Lake
  • Brown trout

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