Welcome to the Loch Fad Fisheries website
Loch Fad (Rainbow and Brown Trout) - 175 acres, the 'long loch' is situated on the lovely Island of Bute off the west coast of Scotland and lies directly along the Highland fault line. It is classified by Scottish Natural Heritage as a site of special scientific interest (SSSI) for its scenic beauty and its huge diversity of bird life and vegetation. The loch is surrounded by wooded hills, including one of the first commercial Douglas Fir plantations dating from the 1840's.
With a maximum depth of 36 feet at the narrows, the ends of the loch have shallower areas ideal for fly fishing and although fish can be taken all over, the south end does tend to fish better as the water warms. |
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Another good fish is landed on Loch Fad
A good days sport |
The fishery is suitable for both the serious and novice angler with a large area of the loch, and the 30 boats with 4hp outboards, restricted to fly only. Bait and spinning is permitted from the bank at the north end of the loch.
The loch is stocked several times each week with quality reared fish at a minimum size of 1lb 4oz ranging up to 18lbs.
Early in the season most of the locals fish clear intermediate lines teamed up with patterns like the Black Zonker and Black & Green Fritz. As the water warms the fish spread out and good buzzer hatches will have the fish right on top. There is also a hatch of mayfly, although the timing of this varies from year to year. As summer progresses Stonefly & Sedges can be seen over most of the loch, so traditionals like Dunkeld, Mallard and Claret and Silver Invicta are worth a try.We have a good selection of flies on sale at the Bailiffs Hut.
The facilities at the head of Loch Fad include a picnic area, anglers shelter, toilets, partial disabled access, tuition*, ghillie* and rod hire* and our staff are on hand to offer expert and helpful advice. View a Map of Loch Fad
*by prior arrangement |
Loch Quien
(Wild and stocked Brown Trout) is a low lying fertile loch which can produce lovely fish, but can be a real challenge. It is easily accessible and is quiet and beautiful. Fishing is strictly Fly Only and there are 4 boats on the loch, without outboards, as the fish are easily spooked. At around 90 acres it has good areas of shallow water for wading. Loch Quien fishes better early morning or late evening with traditional flies and nymphs. If the fishing's slow, large black flies can at times pull a good fish or two and flies like Greenwells, Dunkeld, Blue Zulu, Olive Woolyworm, Pheasant Tail Nymph and Hoppers in Orange or Black are worth trying.
View a map of Loch Quien |
Loch Quien - wild & stocked Brown Trout |
Permits for both Lochs are available from Loch Fad Bailiffs Hut and for Loch Quien in Rothesay Bute Angling & Outdoors, Albert Place. |
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Click on the image for an
aerial view of the Lochs
Season 2010
Fly Fishing (Boat or Bank)
1st March - 22nd December
Bait, Spinning (Bank Only)
15th March - 22nd December
Permit Charges
Day £18.00 (10 fish)
OAP £13.00 (6 fish)
4 Hours £13.00 (6 fish)
OAP £10.00 (4 fish)
Junior Day £8.00 (4 fish)
Junior 4 hour £6.00 (2 fish)
Boats with Outboard
(Fly only, Booking Advisable)
Day £13.00 (weekday)
£15.00 (weekend)
4 hours £10.00 (weekday)
£12.00 (weekend)
Rod Hire £6 (must be booked)
Hours :
8 am - closing time displayed on site
Taxis are available from Rothesay
Ferry Terminal
A Taxis - Tel 01700 502275
J & S Taxis - Tel 01700 504030
J McBride - Tel 01700 503000
Also Mini-Bus Hire for Clubs
Call 01700 502481 or 07714 957157
e-mail thebutehousehotel@hotmail.com |
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