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a stunning loch
Isle of Lewis, Scotland

Loch Na Craoibhe

water managed by Stornoway Angling Association

Route Directions
Duration: 00:24 Distance: 1.99 km Ascent: 7.16m Difficulty: 27 / 100
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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 in the northeast corner, passing the sizeable prominent boulder.
Both boat and bank anglers frequently visit the lower section of the loch, which connects with Loch Nam Falcag, as this can also provide excellent sport.
The eastern side of this section, including the points, bays, and headlands, is where you’ll find the most productive fishing.

The trout typically weigh 10 to 12 ounces, and on a good day, you can catch 8 to 15 fish.

Dabblers, Bumbles, Clan Chief, Ombudsman, and Peter Ross, are some of the most effective fly patterns for fishing in this region. However, exercise caution if you plan to go fishing in May, as salmon smolts tend to congregate in the loch, primarily in the northeast corner, before migrating downstream to the sea at Laxay. With this in mind, always use barbless or debarbed hooks, so any smolts can be slipped back with limited handling.

  • 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 Na Craoibhe

Loch Nam Falcag
Isle of Lewis, Scotland
1

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 Foid
Isle of Lewis, Scotland
2

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
3

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 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