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a stunning loch
Isle of Lewis, Scotland

Loch Breugach

water managed by Stornoway Angling Association

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Low alkalinity Shallow Low shoreline complexity Low elevation Small
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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 conditions can be challenging, it's well worth the effort because this loch hides trout weighing over 3 pounds in its deep waters. For a successful day on the water, consider using flies like the Claret Bumble, Ombudsman, Loch Ordie, and Claret Dabbler.

The best time to visit Loch Breugach is during a good south-westerly wind, which produces excellent fishing conditions. However, be cautious as the weather can change rapidly, and this loch can become stormy in no time. If the weather turns wild, it's advisable to head back to shore for safety.

  • 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 Breugach

Loch Airigh Riabhach
Isle of Lewis, Scotland
1

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 Beag na Craoibhe
Isle of Lewis, Scotland
2

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 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 Orasaigh
Isle of Lewis, Scotland
4

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
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