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a stunning loch
Lewis & Harris, Scotland

River Creed

water managed by Stornoway Angling Association

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The River Creed fishery offers accessible and affordable salmon and sea trout fishing in the Western Isles.

The fishery includes 4 miles of double bank river fishing with 20 named pools and bank and boat fishing on two lochs. It operates from April 1st to October 31st, with the most productive months being July, August, and September. River fishing quality depends on sufficient rainfall, while loch fishing conditions are influenced by wind direction.
The fishery is easily accessible with parking close to the river.

The most productive pool is The Bend Pool, located within the Castle Grounds. While most catches are grilse, multi-sea-winter fish are occasionally caught, with a notable catch of 19 pounds in recent years.

  • Lewis & Harris, Scotland
  • River
  • Brown trout, Salmon, and Sea trout

Permission & Tickets

Day tickets can be purchased via the association website

Waters nearby

Waters within 5 miles of River Creed

Isle of Lewis, Scotland
Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scotland
1

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
2

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 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
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
Loch Orasaigh
Isle of Lewis, Scotland
7

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
8

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