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a stunning loch
Isle of Lewis, Scotland

Loch Beag na Craoibhe

water managed by Stornoway Angling Association

Route Directions
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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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

Permission & Tickets

Day tickets can be purchased via the association website

Waters nearby

Waters within 5 miles of Loch Beag na Craoibhe

Loch Breugach
Isle of Lewis, Scotland
1

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 Airigh Riabhach
Isle of Lewis, Scotland
2

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
3

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 Airigh Nan Gleann
Isle of Lewis, Scotland
4

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 A Bhuna
Isle of Lewis, Scotland
5

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
River Creed
Lewis & Harris, Scotland
6

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
Isle of Lewis, Scotland
Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scotland
7

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
Loch Airigh na Lic
Isle of Lewis, Scotland
8

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, al ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout, Salmon, and Sea trout
Loch Foid
Isle of Lewis, Scotland
9

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 Achmore
Isle of Lewis, Scotland
10

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 po ...

  • lake
  • Brown trout
Loch Na Craoibhe
Isle of Lewis, Scotland
11

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