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a stunning loch
Isle of Lewis, Scotland

Loch Orasaigh

water managed by Stornoway Angling Association

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Moderate alkalinity Shallow High shoreline complexity Low elevation Large
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The Soval Estate has generously opened up access to this expansive loch, located a mere 5 miles from Stornoway. This loch boasts numerous small islands and a particularly large one. While the fishing conditions at times may be challenging, it is renowned for the high-quality trout it harbors, with 1-pound fish being quite common (averaging at 12 ounces), and anglers frequently landing fish that reach up to 3 pounds. Additionally, the loch is home to char, some of which can weigh up to a pound.

  • Isle of Lewis, Scotland
  • Lake
  • Arctic charr and Brown trout

Permission & Tickets

Day tickets can be purchased via the association website

Waters nearby

Waters within 5 miles of Loch Orasaigh

Loch Beag na Craoibhe
Isle of Lewis, Scotland
1

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 Breugach
Isle of Lewis, Scotland
2

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 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
River Creed
Lewis & Harris, Scotland
5

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 A Bhuna
Isle of Lewis, Scotland
6

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
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