A high-clearance vehicle is essential for the bumpy track leading to the Cross Lochs, a cluster of 5 small lochs forming a cross shape.
Four of the ...
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Brown trout
Loch Leir
Forsinard, Scotland
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Approach from Forsinain via forestry track leading towards Altnabreac. A 4×4 or vehicle with high clearance is required to negotiate the bumpy track. ...
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Brown trout
Loch Clach Geala
Forsinard, Scotland
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A 4×4 or vehicle with high clearance is required to negotiate the bumpy track.
The loch is a short 1km walk in an easterly direction.
Clach Gea ...
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Brown trout
Loch Sletill
Forsinard, Scotland
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Clach Geala is a highly esteemed loch known for yielding beautiful and resilient fish, averaging between 3/4lb and 1lb. When bank fishing, wading is c ...
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Brown trout
Loch Nam Breac
Forsinard, Scotland
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A 4×4 or high-clearance vehicle is essential for navigating the rugged track leading to Loch Nam Breac. Upon reaching the track's end, a brief 5-8 min ...
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Brown trout
Loch Talaheel
Forsinard, Scotland
6
Loch Tallaheel is a shallow loch which has a large head of fish averaging 8-10oz.
Wading is safe though a little soft in places. Fish can be caught ...
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Brown trout
Loch Ealach Mor
Forsinard, Scotland
7
Ealach Mor has a large head of bright fish the average being 8-10oz with large baskets the norm.
A 4×4 or vehicle with high clearance is required to ...
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Brown trout
Loch Crocach
Forsinard, Scotland
8
A 4×4 or vehicle with high clearance is required to negotiate the bumpy track. Follow the fence line uphill in a WSW direction eventually travelling ...
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Brown trout
Loch Badaireach na Gaoithe
Forsinard, Scotland
9
It is imperative to use a 4×4 or a vehicle with high clearance to navigate the rugged track successfully.
The loch is a brief ten-minute walk away. ...
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Brown trout
Loch Sainn
Forsinard, Scotland
10
Leave the A897 at Grid reference 903485 (Forsinain) follow the forestry track, a 4×4 or vehicle with high clearance is required to negotiate the bumpy ...
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Brown trout
Loch Saird
Forsinard, Scotland
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Leave the A897 at Grid reference 903485 (Forsinain) follow the forestry track, a 4×4 or vehicle with high clearance is required to negotiate the bumpy ...
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Brown trout
Lochan nan Clach Geala
Forsinard, Scotland
12
It is imperative to use a 4×4 or a vehicle with high clearance to navigate the rugged track successfully.
Follow the forest track in a NNW directio ...
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Brown trout
Loch Preas an Lochan
Forsinard, Scotland
13
Little is known about the fishing though historically this loch has produced fish up to 3lbs in weight though due to its nature this loch is unlikely ...
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Brown trout
Caol Loch (South)
Forsinard, Scotland
14
One of the most remote club lochs and is surrounded by delightful moorland. Caol has a good head of bright fish averaging 8oz with the occasional larg ...
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Brown trout
Loch Crasgach
Forsinard, Scotland
15
Little is known about the fishing in this loch which is unlikely to hold a large head of fish but fish up to 2lbs have been caught in the past. Combin ...
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Brown trout
Lochan na Ceardaich
Forsinard, Scotland
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Little is known about the fishing in this loch which is unlikely to hold a large head of fish but fish up to and over 2lbs have been caught in the pas ...
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Brown trout
Skyline Loch
Forsinard, Scotland
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There is not a large head of fish in Skyline and anglers can expect more blank than productive days though fish caught are of outstanding quality up t ...
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Brown trout
Loch a Mhuilinn
Forsinard, Scotland
18
Leave A897 Helmsdale/Melvich road at Grid reference 892555, follow the minor road north to park at 889561 and walk west up the hill for a strenuous 20 ...
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Brown trout
Loch an Fheoir
Forsinard, Scotland
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Fheoir is a small, relatively shallow loch which can be fished from the bank. However parts of the bank can be very soggy so waders might be advisable ...
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Brown trout
Loch Caise
Forsinard, Scotland
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Both bank and boat fishing is available on this little gem of a loch, and with loch side parking in the SW corner, this is one of the most delightful ...
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Brown trout
Grassie Loch
Forsinard, Scotland
21
Approach from Forsinain via forestry track leading to and beyond Altnabreac.
A 4×4 or vehicle with high clearance is required to negotiate the bumpy ...
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Brown trout
Loch Caol Altnabreac
Forsinard, Scotland
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The narrow, southern part of the loch is shallow and the least productive, otherwise the angler can cast with confidence in any part of the loch. Caol ...
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Brown trout
Loch nam Bo Uidhre
Forsinard, Scotland
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Little is known about the fishing in Bo Uidhre. It is one for the adventurous angler as it does not hold a large head of fish. The banks have a shallo ...
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Brown trout
Loch Badaidh na Meana
Forsinard, Scotland
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Little is known about the fishing in this loch but it is well worth a visit combined with other lochs in the area. One for the adventurous angler.
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Brown trout
Loch nan Gall
Forsinard, Scotland
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Nan Gall has a good head of fish which average 8oz in weight with the occasional larger specimen.
Peace and quiet guaranteed in a delightful moorlan ...
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Brown trout
Lochan Croc nan Lair
Forsinard, Scotland
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The very southern part of the loch is shallow and wading is safe and advantageous though the angler is better off staying on the bank on the east and ...
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Brown trout
Loch na Seilge
Forsinard, Scotland
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Grid Reference & Parking 11/923586. Follow A897, Melvich to Helmsdale road, parking in area on the north side of cattle-grid just before electrical su ...
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Brown trout
Caol North
Forsinard, Scotland
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Expect more blank than productive days but Caol has a reputation of producing fish of outstanding quality up to and over 3lbs in weight. One for the d ...
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Brown trout
Loch nan Clach
Forsinard, Scotland
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Leave the A836 Thurso/Bettyhill road at Grid reference 868651 and follow the road south. This is a rough track so a 4×4 will be necessary to drive to ...
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Brown trout
Loch na h-Eaglaise Beag
Forsinard, Scotland
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The loch is shallow but home to some excellent quality fish weighing up to 2lbs. The west bank is deeper but has a soft and tricky terrain that can ma ...
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Brown trout
Loch na h-Eaglasie Mor (South end)
Forsinard, Scotland
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The loch holds a good head of well-conditioned trout which average 10oz in weight. Fish can be caught all over the loch. Despite the challenging walk ...
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Brown trout
Loch Akran
Forsinard, Scotland
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Akran is a good beginners loch, wading is safe with a large head of free rising fish, average size 8oz with the occasional bigger fish. ...
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Brown trout
Loch Earacha
Forsinard, Scotland
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Visitors driving along the A897 can find roadside parking near the loch's north end, close to a field gate. It's important not to block the gate to en ...
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Brown trout
Loch Coulbackie
Forsinard, Scotland
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Loch Coulbackie has been seldom visited in recent times so little is known about the quality of fishing.
Historical records have shown fish of over ...
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Brown trout
Loch Achridigill
Forsinard, Scotland
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Loch Achridigill is a very productive loch for all fishing levels. A boat which will be found on the NW shore is available if booked in advance, other ...
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Brown trout
Loch Caol (Champagne)
Forsinard, Scotland
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Follow A897, Melvich to Helmsdale road, parking in area on the north side of cattle-grid just before electrical substation Grid reference 904599. Caol ...
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Brown trout
Loch Baligill
Forsinard, Scotland
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Loch Baligill is one of the most challenging of club waters with some steep banks After it was dammed for the local water supply in the late 1970s, ...
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Brown trout
Loch Sgitheanach
Forsinard, Scotland
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Leave the A836 Thurso/Bettyhill road at Grid reference 868651 and follow the road south. This is a rough track so a 4×4 will be necessary to drive to ...
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Brown trout
Bighouse Loch
Forsinard, Scotland
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Grid reference & Parking 10/903647. Park opposite the right turn junction on the single track road leading down to Bighouse Lodge. Anglers should fol ...
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Brown trout
Loch Bealach a Mhadaidh
Assynt, Scotland
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The trip to Loch Bealach a' Mhadaidh is not for the unfit, or faint-hearted requiring a walk of seven kilometres from Inchnadamph. All sizes of trout ...
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Brown trout, Salmon, and Sea trout
Loch Fleodach Coire
Assynt, Scotland
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An hour and twenty minutes from Inchnadamph, this interesting trout loch is set high up with more average sized trout but with better ones being taken ...
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Brown trout
Un-named Loch Little Green
Assynt, Scotland
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A testing hour and a half from the A894 road to Kyelsku, this is a small lochan known locally as 'Little Green' given its proximity to Lochan a Choire ...
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Brown trout
Fiddle Loch
Assynt, Scotland
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This secluded loch, located a 1 hour 15 minute hike from Inchnadamph, is a hidden gem for fly fishing. It is home to trout of a respectable size, but ...
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Brown trout
Lochan a Choire Ghuirm (Green Corrie Lochs)
Assynt, Scotland
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Nestled in the breathtaking landscape of Assynt, Loch an Daimh is a renowned fly fishing destination. At 550m above sea level, the hike to the loch is ...
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Brown trout
Loch Bealach na h-Uidhe
Assynt, Scotland
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530 metres and 1½ hours up the mountain from Inchnadamph, this corrie loch is what trout fishing in Assynt is all about. Some cracking trout in there ...
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Brown trout
Loch a Choire Dheirg (Red Corrie)
Assynt, Scotland
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A picturesque hike up from the A894 road to Kyelsku leads to the stunning Red Corrie Loch. The crystal clear water is teeming with large, yet elusive ...
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Brown trout
Loch Mhoalach-coire Loch Gillaroo
Assynt, Scotland
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Taking about an hour and a half to reach from the Inchnadamph car park and once known as The Gilaroo Loch, this is a relatively small loch with limest ...
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Brown trout
Lochan Bealach Cornaidh
Assynt, Scotland
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Bealach a' Chornaidh separates the northern peak from the eastern ridge of Quinaig, set in the valley floor. Sometimes dour, it has silvery fish of go ...
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Brown trout
Loch Awe
Assynt, Scotland
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A roadside loch which is popular and easily accessible with boat only fishing. It has a very good head of trout of decent average size but also has go ...
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Brown trout, Salmon, and Sea trout
Loch Assynt
Assynt, Scotland
50
The biggest loch in the area, 8kms long by 1.5km wide, with both bank and boat fishing available. Brown trout, ferox, arctic char, salmon and sea trou ...
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Arctic charr, Brown trout, Ferox, Salmon, and Sea trout
Loch na Beinne Reidhe
Assynt, Scotland
51
An hour and a half from Inchnadamph, this loch contains fat trout of excellent average size to put a good bend in the rod. This combines a great loch ...
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Brown trout
Loch na Faoileige (The Gull Loch)
Assynt, Scotland
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A tough hour and a half walk from the A837, Loch na Faoileige is a small loch in dramatic scenery with good numbers of nicely sized trout in it. ...
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Brown trout
Loch an Leothaid
Assynt, Scotland
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Boat available at: 175294 ...
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Brown trout
Loch Feith an Leothaid
Assynt, Scotland
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A rough 1½ hour walk from Little Assynt will bring you to this large hill loch. Baskets of free rising trout of varying average size are what it’s ab ...
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Brown trout
Lochan Fada
Assynt, Scotland
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An hour and fifteen minutes will bring you to this loch which lies beyond Cam Loch. Lots of free taking average fish, but reports of much larger fish ...
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Brown trout
Cam Loch
Assynt, Scotland
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This picturesque loch, located just off the A835 road from Ullapool before the Ledmore Junction, is a fly fisherman's paradise. With an abundance of B ...
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Arctic charr, Brown trout, and Ferox
Loch Leitir Easidh
Assynt, Scotland
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Park at the car park at NC 172262 on the A837 just before Loch Assynt Lodge. There is an all-abilities disabled access path to the loch, where there ...
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Brown trout
Loch na h-Innse Fraoich
Assynt, Scotland
58
Leave the A837 near Loch Assynt Lodge. There is an all-abilities disabled access path to the loch, where there is an excellent boat, a jetty and boat ...
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Brown trout
Loch a Ghlinnen
Assynt, Scotland
59
Loch a Ghlinnen is a picturesque fishing destination, located on the way to Loch Feith an Leothaid. The loch is home to a thriving population of wild ...
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Brown trout
Loch Veyatie
Assynt, Scotland
60
A long, thin, roadside loch with lots of trout of varying size. 30+ fish of average size per day is not uncommon but there are much better ones to be ...
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Brown trout
Loch an Ruighein
Assynt, Scotland
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Known as the Sheiling Loch, this small water contains good numbers of lovely, silvery brownies that commonly average between 8-10ozs although fish wel ...
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Brown trout
River Between Loch Gainimh & Loch Druim Suardalain
Assynt, Scotland
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Between NC170194 & NC119218
A small spate river between Loch Gainimh and Loch Druim Suardalain. Good sporting trout in average sizes with the odd big ...
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Brown trout, Salmon, and Sea trout
Gorm Loch Mor
Assynt, Scotland
63
Up in the hills behind Nedd, your best access to this large loch is to take the track heading south from Nedd at NC137319, being careful not to block ...
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Brown trout
Loch Uidh na Geadaig
Assynt, Scotland
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Park by the river at NC143253 and head north across the road. Lots of small fish and can be the start of a walk onto
(which is best fished from a b ...
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Brown trout
Loch Beannach
Assynt, Scotland
65
Beannach is an easy 25 minute walk and has a vast population of wild brown trout, but also arctic char, a few salmon and sea trout; although neither o ...
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Arctic charr, Brown trout, Salmon, and Sea trout
Loch Bad an Sluic
Assynt, Scotland
66
Small loch reachable by following the track from Loch Druim Suardalain up
the hill behind Suileag bothy; or from the north by walking up from Little
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Brown trout
Loch aBhraighe
Assynt, Scotland
67
Loch a'Bhraighe and Loch Torr na h-Eigin to its west are two large, joined lochs offering great sport in breathtaking surroundings.
Loch a'Bhraighe h ...
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Brown trout
Loch na Barrack
Assynt, Scotland
68
A 7km/2 hour rough trek from Glencanisp will bring you to Loch Barrack and its immediate neighbour, Loch a Choire Dhuibh at the northwestern end of Su ...
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Brown trout
Loch Drumbeg
Assynt, Scotland
69
Loch Drumbeg is a famous, large loch easily visible beside the B869 at Drumbeg. A beautiful location, there is a boat available and you can also fish ...
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Brown trout
Loch an Alltain Duibh
Assynt, Scotland
70
This small loch, located downstream from Suileag Bothy, is a fly fisherman's paradise. Its crystal clear waters are teeming with small brown trout tha ...
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Brown trout
Loch Na Loinne
Assynt, Scotland
71
A beautiful, large loch and a stiff 3 mile walk in brings you to the heart of North Assynt.
Lots and lots of fish, many very small, but also with fat ...
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Brown trout
Uidh Fhearna River between Loch Veyatie and Fionn Loch
Assynt, Scotland
72
Between Grid References NC154155 & NC144162
A broad river flowing from Loch Veyatie into Fionn Loch, measuring just over 1 km in length by about 40 m ...
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Brown trout
Loch of Stenness
Mainland, Orkney
73
Stenness is the least fished of the main Orkney lochs probably because it is most difficult to come to terms with. Its unique semi-marine environment ...
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Brown trout and Sea trout
Loch of Kirbister
Mainland, Orkney
74
Kirbister is full of free rising trout, which tend to be of a smaller average size than most other Orkney lochs. This could be likened more to a highl ...
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Brown trout
Loch Poll
Assynt, Scotland
75
The largest loch on the Crofter's estate, Loch Poll has trout of all sizes - from the usual half pounders to significantly larger fish. It is best fis ...
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Brown trout
Loch an Tuirc
Assynt, Scotland
76
This loch has some good trout fishing but also gets runs of sea trout. It is in a wonderful setting.
Park at the side of the B869 by the turning for ...
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Brown trout and Sea trout
Unnamed lochans near Loch Crocach and Cnoc nan Caorach
Assynt, Scotland
77
There's a couple of lochs close together here with some very nice trout in them, usually very silver in colour and not easy to tempt, but worth it whe ...
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Brown trout
Loch Druim Suardalain (The Glen Loch)
Assynt, Scotland
78
Easily accessed from Lochinver and a very attractive water with Canisp and Suilven in the background, the Geln Loch has lots of average trout but also ...