Trout fishing in assynt book

For most of our trips, single anglers are welcome and can book an exclusive fly fishingguide hire package at a supplemental rate. This loch has some good trout fishing but also gets runs of sea trout. From pike on loch lomond to salmon on the tweed, scotland can offer a huge variety of fishing for the visiting angler from the seasoned veteran to the enthusiastic beginner. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. For an area with literally hundreds of lochs to tempt the trout fisherman, it seeks to answer the questions often asked by visiting anglers. I am passionate about all things assynt and all things fly fishing, so becoming a fly fishing guide and qualified coach here was wonderfully inevitable. Guided fly fishing for all from novice family groups to.

The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope. Assynt fly fishing, lochinver fishing visitscotland. One hundred and fifty lochs available to visting anglers. Unless otherwise stated, for all salmon fishing excursions and trout fishing by boat, guiding for 1 to 2 anglers will be provided by a fulltime fly fishing instructorguide. Apr 24, 2018 5 of the best flyfishing spots in the uk.

A fantastic guide to over 30 trout lochs of assynt, a hidden paradise in the north west highlands of scotland. Up in the hills behind nedd, your best access to this large loch is to take the track heading south from nedd at nc7319, being careful not to block access for. Search through scotlands sporting providers and book directly with the estateprovider. For an area with literally hundreds of lochs to tempt. Our room had stunning views and was sparkling clean. Fishing is readily available on the lochs under the jurisdiction of the assynt crofters association and on the one hundred and fifty lochs controlled by the assynt angling group. Stewart yates is based in assynt, an area centered around the village of lochinver on the north west coast of scotland. Trout fishing in assynt published april 2009 gives expert local advice on fishing in 30 of the best locations in assynt. The river kirkaig and its sister river the inver offer wild and unspoilt salmon and seatrout fishing across a number of private double banked beats. Trout fishing in assynt a guide to 30 lochs assynt. Drumbeg stores, drumbeg 01571 833235 tourist information centre, lochinver 01571 844330 achins book shop, inverkirkaig 01571 844262 lochinver post office in the spar shop on main street, lochinver. Trout fishing there is an abundance of trout angling available in assynt of a huge variety, suiting all angling and physical abilities. In its twisting streams and steelblue lochs, covering almost as much area as the land itself, you will find some of the very best truly wild brown trout fishing.

Park at the side of the b869 by the turning for rhicarn. When you think of great scottish trout fly fishing the main rivers that come to mind are rivers like the don, the annan, clyde and deveron but this famous salmon river that many salmon fishers have on their bucket lists, produce some of the finest trout fishing i have experienced and the dry fly sport make it a fly fishers nirvana. After having a good look at that trout fishing in assynt book, i saw some of the lochs hold fish that average 1. Bespoke guided fishing trips in assynt tailored to individual requirements and interests. Scotlands brown trout fishing is however better known for beautiful surroundings, lochs, rivers and streams full of hard fighting wild trout. There is great fishing available locally, whether you would like to fish for the week or afternoon. From lochinver in the west to inchnadamph in the east, assynt offers a wonderful variety of fishing to the visiting trout fisherman in an area of outstanding scenery, dominated by the mountain peaks of quinag, canisp, ben more assynt and suilven.

Loch assynt lodge commands an enviable view across the north shores of loch assynt one of scotlands ultimate trout lochs. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Assynt a tiny yet so very unique part of the northwest highlands of scotland. Got to love both i guess since the salmon fishing has quietened down these past few years we have started to do a little more trout fishing again and sounds like assynt is the place to be for it. Regarding the trout fishing in assynt book, i think i might recognise that front cover. Written by local angling expert, cathel mcleod from the assynt angling group and edited by alistair rutherford of cstg, the booklet is a must for anyone trout fishing in the area novices and experienced anglers alike. For guests with some previous fly fishing experience, we offer a variety of half and full day guided fly fishing excursions to local lochs lakes and rivers. Assynt has a number of rivers that get runs of salmon and sea trout which visitors can fish for. Stewart, owner of assynt fly fishing and a ukcc level 2 angling coach with over forty years of experience exploring and fishing the lochs, streams, rivers and coastline of assynt, is just that.

I spent a week in the highlands of scotland based near thurso fishing as many of the beautiful lochs on my own as i could in the time i had. A fishing guide to 30 trout lochs of assynt in the north west highlands of scotland by macleod, cathel isbn. Brown trout some commercial stillwater fisheries do stock brown trout, although they are mainly stocked with rainbow trout. I have probably seen it in the glasgow angling centre. Trout fishing in assynt an essential guide a guide to the 30 lochs of assynt. A halfday of guided fly fishing andor coaching for 2 rods in or around the beautiful wilderness of assynt with stewart yates of assynt fly fishing, who has over 40 years of experience fishing and exploring the hundreds of lochs, lochans, rivers, streams and the coastline of this idyllic fly fishers paradise in the north west highlands. Rentals can be for a single day or for longer periods of time and please get in contact with the office for bookings. Ifwhen you too decide upon a fishing excursion to assynt, this book is an absolute must have. Dry fly fishing for trout in a beautiful river in devon, uk. Stewart yates a guide who will take you fishing assynt. Superb brown trout fishing on the lochs of assynt, sutherland in north west scotland, with detailed maps. Please note that these maps may date back several decades. When you think of great scottish trout fly fishing the main rivers that come to mind are rivers like the don, the annan, clyde and deveron but this famous salmon river that many salmon fishers have on their bucket lists, produce some of the finest trout fishing i have experienced and the dry. A fishing guide to 30 trout lochs of assynt in the north west highlands of scotland on.

Guided fishing days and advice for fishing for wild brown trout in assynt, northwest scotland. Fly fishing for wild brown trout in assynt, with the personalised guidance of a local fly caster. Trout fishing in assynt by cathel macleod waterstones. A fishing guide to 30 trout lochs of assynt in the north west highlands of scotland at. Permits for the assynt angling group lochs and for those controlled by the assynt crofters association are available.

Summer time and the fishing is easy eat, sleep, fish. There is a wide range of providers offering brown trout fishing, below are a few of these. A fishing guide to 30 trout lochs of assynt in the north west highlands of scotland paperback cathel macleod author. Jan 01, 2002 this is a very well written book containing much useful information. Formed in 2000 in partnership with the assynt angling group, assynt angling club sells fishing permits with handy brochures containing maps and information on byelaws and boat locations. This month allan liddle packs his mayflies and heads to assynt. See the remote northwest highlands in assynt, scotland. You fish scotland are proud to offer professional guided pike fishing in inverness and the highlands of scotland from bank or boat, lure or fly and can even accommodate dead bait fishing. Our guide trout fishing in assynt provides details of 30 trout lochs in assynt in the north west of scotland. A fishing guide to 30 trout lochs of assynt in the north west highlands of scotland by macleod, cathel at. The assynt angling association is a collection of local landowners who have put all their trout fishing together under one umbrella. Jul 01, 2018 i spent a week in the highlands of scotland based near thurso fishing as many of the beautiful lochs on my own as i could in the time i had. The scenery is simply amazing, with lochs and rivers round every corner and with so much water to explore and so little time to do so, why not take a moment to consider the potential.

With over 300 hill lochs on the doorstep, stunning and exhilarating coastal fishing, and the opportunity to observe at the closest quarters, scotlands majestic red deer and birds of prey, a stay at this captivating cottage could be the beginning of an enduring and inescapable infatuation with the west coast of. An absolute must have for anyone with an interest in scottish wild trout fishing. I guess knowing where there are lochs with boat use might be good if the midges are horrendous. Further inland, theres challenging but excellent seatrout fishing among more than a hundred rugged little islands on the. Lochinver, a tiny fishing hamlet with a population of around 600 hearty souls, is the main population center in assynt. As well as salmon rivers set in spectacular scenery, our 300 freshwater lochs make assynt a wild brown trout fishing meca. If you want to see more pictures or videos of flyfishing for trout in assynt, please click on this link. Assynt blog 2018 bob november 3, 2018 january 3, 2020 assynt, hillwalking, scotland, wild brown trout, wild fishing in scotland 10 comments the 2018 annual fishing holiday had a difficult and complex inception spanning several pages of whatsapp discussion, much outlook perusing and a bit of green card acquisition. Although the fly fishing is the motivation for heading out and exploring assynt, there is so much more to be discovered about this place. The lodge is surrounded by the most beautiful alpine garden and woodlands. This angling club in lochinver offers wild brown trout fishing to the public.

The group has 20 boats, 5 fibreglass and 15 polypropylene. Its a popular misconception amongst anglers that the summertime brings the dog days, an endless succession of hard, bright, hot and generally unproductive fishing days when its best to turn your back on the trout and seek out the golf clubs or lawnmower. Opportunities to visit some of the remotest parts of assynt with an experienced and informative guide. Recreational is angling culturally ingrained in assynt.

Originally built in 1870, the house is in immaculate condition and harbours an astonishing feature of charcoal wall sketches depicting early fishing. Hello, my name is stewart yates and first of all, thank you for taking the time to have a look at my website. Fly fishing at loch an tuirc, assynt, scotland lets fish. Aug 02, 2017 if you want to see more pictures or videos of fly fishing for trout in assynt, please click on this link. A must for novices and experienced anglers alike, trout fishing in assynt gives expert local advice on fishing in 30 of the best locations in assynt. Jul 20, 2011 two things i appreciated about your assynt trip. Trout fishing in assynt is published by the country sports tourism group which is has been helping to develop angling tourism and specifically trout fishing in assynt. Salmon and trout fishing is available throughout the inverpolly estate. In its twisting streams and steelblue lochs, covering almost as much area as the land itself, you will find some of the very best truly wild brown trout fishing guided fly fishing for all from novice family groups to the veteran angler, everyone welcome. As well as salmon rivers set in spectacular scenery, our 300 freshwater lochs.

Though it is now nearly 20 years old, it is not significantly out of date. A fishing guide to 30 trout lochs of assynt in the north west highlands of scotland paperback. Breakfasts were delicious and we very much enjoyed having drinks by the fireplace after a day of fishing and visiting with them. Excellent book by the late, sadly great leslie crawford. It is a useful preparation for wild trout fishing and an inspiration to get out to the lochs. The area boasts some of the best scenery in the north west highlands, and is very popular with anglers.

A fishing guide produced by the scstg is available to buy online for just. From apriljuly we can offer trout fishing on the river alness, but the best trout fishing in the highlands tends to be on the lochs. A fishing guide to 30 trout lochs of assynt in the north west highlands of scotland paperback 4. Based close to lochinver, stewart yates is a qualified mountain guide sml and ukcc licensed angling coach who grew up in assynt, the peninsula on the other side of eddrachillis. A fishing guide to 30 trout lochs of assynt in the north west highlands of scotland. Assynt crofters trust sea trout run up the manse system from loch roe through the manse loch and to loch an tuirc. I guess knowing where there are lochs with boat use might be. River and loch fishing assynt house holiday rental. A partnership of local anglers and landowners, the assynt angling group was formed in 2000 to offer excellent trout fishing on a wide variety of lochs in the beautiful area of assynt. Pike can offer the fisher some of the best fresh water pike action in scotland. Lochinver, a fishing village situated at the mouth of the river inver on the west coast of sutherland, is a good centre for a fishing holiday, surrounded as it is by many excellent trout lochs set in the most wild and rugged scenery of the west highlands. Book a room at the inver lodge to stay among the tweedsporting anglers who. We were able to use andys boat to fish for trout on loch assynt, which is surrounded by dramatic peaks and moors.