Wild Brown Trout - Lochs - Inverness-shire
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Avie Lochan
Bonny little loch on the road just outside Aviemore, bank fishing for wild brown trout, permits from , Lochside, Avielochan, call 01478 810656.
Google Map Reference 57.226560, -3.812128 PH24 3BT
Checked 08/0918
Glenmoriston Hill Lochs
Fishing on 21 lochs, went there as a lad, quite a trek into the hills although it is vehicle accessible. In the days before trout fisheries these lochs had a formidable reputation for quality wild bown trout, still as good.
Permits from Glenmoriston Estate, Glenmoristion, call 01320 351300.
Google Map Reference 57.211451, -4.606961
Checked 08/09/18
Inversanda Hill Lochs
Several hills loch with wild brown trout near Ardgour on the A861, permits from the village shop in Colvullin, call 01855 841227.
Google Map Reference 56.667934, -5.388436
Checked 08/09/18
Kinlochleven Angling Club
The club controls the fishing on the Blackwater Reservoir, Lochan a'Chlaideimh, Loch Eilde Moor, Coie na Staoineig, Lochan Tom Alin, Loch na Staoineig, Lochan a'Chium Dheirg, Garbh Lochan, Lochan na Craoibhe and the river Leven.
Permits from local shops in Kinlochleven.
Google Map Reference 56.714122, -4.962952
Checked 08/09/18
Loch Alvie
Wild brown trout and some exceptional pike as well as char.
Permits from Alvie Estate Office call 01540 651255 or from the Dalraddy Caravan Park 01479 810330.
Google Map Reference 57.163274, -3.876334 Post Code PH22 1QB
Checked 05/07/18
Google Map Reference 57.162948, -3.875093
Loch Arkaig
Good trout fishing for wild brown trout, there aslo some very big pike 20lb plus. 2 boats for hire bank fishing allowed in designated areas, good wading.
Permits from the Rod and Gun Shop, Fort William, call 01397 702656.
Google Map Reference 56.971429, -5.123628 PH34 4ES
Ckecked 05/07/18
Loch Avon
A good trek up to this loch high in the Cairngorms, Loch Avon (pronounced Aan) is the source of the crystal clear river Avon which flows into the Spey. The loch holds brown trout and arctic char.
Permits from Invercauld Estate; Estate Office, 4 The Kellach, Braemar, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5TW, call 013397 41224.
Google Map Reference 57.105293, -3.624526
Checked 08/09/18
Loch Bhraomisaig
On Kilchoan Estate, the estate offers fishing on Broamiscaig for wild brown trout (reputedly the most spectacular scenery here, but a 1 and half hour trek, some one send me a pic!) Trout, char and ferox on Loch Dubhlochan.
Call 01687 462133.
Google Map Reference 57.014411, -5.647790
Checked 08/09/18
Loch Cluanie
Brown trout boat and bank fishing, a reputation for producing some very large trout. Some information suggests no permit required other say you need one. Try the Cluanie Inn, call 01809335021.
Google Map Reference 57.137588, -5.082249 IV63 7YW
Checked 08/09/18
Loch Dallas
Yes the Dallas that Dallas Texas was named after - just a little bit smaller, and watery. Rainbow trout fishing with one boat for two rods, no access at present, I'm informed it is syndicated now.
Google Map Reference 57.508540, -3.519727 IV 36 2RZ
Checked 08/09/18
Loch an Eilein
Fly only C and R fishing for wild brown trout on one of the most beautiful lochs anywhere. With it's ruined island castle this loch is worth fishing just for the scenery. I've seen an osprey take a trout so big it couldn't rise above the trees to take it away, but the average trout is maybe 6 to 8 ounces. Hard fighting beauties.
Permits from Rothiemurchus Estate, Inverdruie, Aviemore. Call 01479 810647.
Google Map Reference 57.147376 -3.820598 PH22 1QT
Checked 08/09/18
Loch Ericht
Trout fishing on the upper Spey, Loch Laggan and trout and char on loch Ericht plus some first class trout fishing at Spey Dam where they have 2 boats for hire.
Permits from The Paper Shop Kingussie; The Glen Hotel, Balavi Hotel, Invernahon Caravan Park in Newtonemore, The Filling Station in Dalwhinnie, Laggan Country Hotel in Laggan. Contact the warden on 07511 458250.
Google Map Reference 57.072392, -4.047423 PH19 1AF
Checked 20/06/18
Loch Gynack
Managed by the Badenoch Angling Club and just 10 minutes from Kingussie the loch is stocked with brown trout. Fishing is fly only from boat or bank.
Permits from The Paper Shop Kingussie; The Glen Hotel, Balavi Hotel, Invernahon Caravan Park in Newtonemore, The Filling Station in Dalwhinnie, Laggan Country Hotel in Laggan. Contact the warden on 07511 458250.
Google Map Reference 57.093807, -4.074562 Post Code PH21 1LR
Checked 08/0918
Loch Garry
At 1100 acres and up to 200 feet deep Loch Gary is a challenging bit of water to fish but it contains some whoppers. One upon a time it held the record for the largest fly caught brown trout. The loch has brown trout, ferox, pike, char and some salmon so you can have interesting times on any day if you know where to go. Large trout over 45cm are to be returned however facilities on the boats are provided to minimise stress to the fish, a great idea in this selfie mad world where fish are often man handled too much before being released.
There are variety of boats available from 16ft with a cuddy to canoes! Safety on a big water is essential so survival equipment is provided along with powerful outboards. In the Highlands stormy weather can arrive in minutes, it's always good to know you have boats designed to cope.
For bookings contact Mark on 07770 541496. Guiding services are available.
Google Map Ref 57.078847 -4.849499 PH35 4HG
Checked 08/09/18
Loch Inchlaggan
Fishing is managed by Loch Garry Fishing, contact Mark on 07770 541496. Google Map Reference 57.069084, -5.012787
Loch Insh
Is just like a massive pool on the river Spey consisting of great swaths of extensive wetlands and weedy shallows which makes access to much of the bank difficult to impossible (or unsafe). The nature of the loch makes it a serious pike fishery with fish over 30lb every year. There also brown trout, char and salmon.
For permits and boat hire, 2 boats (with outbards extra) call Loch Insh Outdoor Centre on 01540 651272.
Google Map Reference 57.120617, -3.929378 PH21 1NF
Checked 16/07/18
Loch Knockie
One of the Whitebridge Lochs just 5 miles from Fort Augustus Loch Knockie offers fishing for wild brown trout, boat only. You can expect a good average size for wild fish of three quarters of a pound to about 1 pound.
There are several other lochs in the Whitebridge area and the holtel can provide permits for these.
Permits from the Whitebridge Hotel, call 01456 486226.
Google Map Reference 57.188186, -4.556367 IV2 6UP
Checked 09/09/18
Loch Laggan
Trout fishing on the upper Spey, Loch Laggan and trout and char on loch Ericht plus some first class trout fishing at Spey Dam where they have 2 boats for hire.
Permits from The Paper Shop Kingussie; The Glen Hotel, Balavi Hotel, Invernahon Caravan Park in Newtonemore, The Filling Station in Dalwhinnie, Laggan Country Hotel in Laggan.
Contact the warden on 07511 458250.
Google Map Reference 57.072392, -4.047423 Post Code IV20 1BX
Checked 20/06/18
Lily Loch (Loch an Mhor)
Wild brown trout fishing in stunning surroundings on this 12 acre loch.
Contact Rothiemurcus Estate, by Aveimore, Inverness-shire, PH22 1QH, Call 01497 812345.
Google Map Ref 57.078847 -4.849499
Checked 08/09/18
Loch Lochy
Free Bank fishing, brown trout, rainbows and ferox. Fortwilliam AC have a couple of boats, contact Rods and Guns in Fort William call 01397 702656.
For guided fishing on lochs Morar, Sheil, Arkaig and Lochy call Billy Neil on 01397 712476 mob 017917529341.
Google Map Ref 57.078847 -4.849499
Checked 20/07/18
Loch Lundavra Hill Loch
Fishing for wild brown trout averaging half to three quarters of a pound in a beautiful setting. Road access, permits from Lundavra Farm, call 01397 702582.
Google Map Ref 57.078847 -4.849499
Checked 08/09/18
Loch Mhor
Just off the road running between Dulnian Bridge and Carrbridge, brown trout and rainbow trout, boat only as the banks are very marshy and over grown. Mortimers in Grantown might be able to help with where to get a permit, call 01479 872684.
Google Map Ref 57.078847 -4.849499
Checked 08/09/18
Loch Morar
Brown trout fishing in this very deep loch (deepest in Britain) big ferox with the occasional salmon and sea trout. For permits:
Loch Superintendent, Allt an Loin, Morar. Tel: 01687 462388 or 07787431962
Loch Morar Boat Hire Tel: 01687 462520
Morar Motors (Mon – Fri) Tel: 01687 462118
boats from Loch Morar Boat Hire have 6 good boats suitable for this big loch. 01687 462520.
Google Map Reference 56.951834, -5.700003
Checked 16/07/18
Loch Morlich
Someone of my acquaintance from the area was fly fishing for trout on Morlich a couple of years ago when, as he described it, a log came alive and snapped up a trout he was playing, end of story with a 4lb leader. He was a very experienced angler not prone to exaggeration, loath to put a weight to the fish but he described the fish as truly massive.
Permits from Loch Morlich Watersports call 01479 861221.
Google Map Reference 57.163254, -3.711113
Checked 07/09/18
Loch Pityoulish
A very pretty little loch, Pityoulish hold brown trout and some big pike, boat and bank.
Permits from Rothiemurchus Estate in Inverduie, call 01479 810647.
Google Map Reference 57.200105 -3.789206
Checked 09/08/18
Loch Oich
Wild brown trout and salmon, contact try Aberchalder Estate Tel. 01809 501 373 for permits.
Google Map Ref 57.078847 -4.849499
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Loch Quoich
9 miles long and rugged not for the faint hearted. Rumours of big, very big brown trout as well as ferox and lots of Actic char. Can't find a contact for permits but someone in Glengarry might be able to point you in the right direction. If you get a contact let know please.
Google Map ref 57.070865, -5.268612
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Loch Ruthven
12 miles south of Inverness. Boat fishing on this sizable loch where there are some first class wild trout to be found.
Permits from J. Graham, 37-39, Castle St, Inverness, IV2 3DU, 01463 233178.
Google Map Ref 57.318231, -4.295684
Checked 08/09/18
Loch Treig
Free fishing for wild brown trout on the A86 road to Laggan Loch. Google Map Ref 57.078847 -4.849499
Lochuanagan Trout Fishing
24 acre loch with boats stocked with rainbows, blues and brown trout 1 mile from Fort Augustus, call 01320 366555.
Google Map Ref 57.078847 -4.849499
Checked 09/09/18
Loch Vaa
Loch Vaa is now open for evening and daytime sessions, fly fishing from boats only. Stocked with rainbows, blues and brown trout this rather picturesque loch is just 3 miles from Aviemore off the A95 snuggled up in a pine forest. Last time I fished here I lost a full box of dry flies, no reward for the finder! Also had some fun with the troot.
Call 01479 810656 for bookings.
Google Map Ref 57.234918, -3.801499
Checked 09/09/18
Spey Dam
Trout fishing on the upper Spey, Loch Laggan and trout and char on loch Ericht plus some first class trout fishing at Spey Dam where they have 2 boats for hire.
Permits from The Paper Shop Kingussie; The Glen Hotel, Balavi Hotel, Invernahon Caravan Park in Newtonemore, The Filling Station in Dalwhinnie, Laggan Country Hotel in Laggan.
Contact the warden on 07511 458250.
Google Map Reference 57.072392, -4.047423
Checked 20/06/18
Strathglass-Fishing
Near Cannich, fishing on Loch Beinn a'Mheaddoin (Loch Benevean) large loch dotted with many islands set in glorious pine woodland in the beautiful Glen Affric. 6 boats available with outboards.
They also offer fishing on and Loch Beannacharan Google Map Reference (57.410180, -4.822795).
Call 07770 826045 or leave a message on 01456 415477
Google Map Reference (57.277523, -4.930826).
Checked 09/09/18
Whitebridge Lochs
Loch Bran, Loch Nan Lann, Loch Brotain, call the Whitebridge Hotel on 01456 486226.
Google Map Ref 57.078847 -4.849499
Checked 09/09/18
