Loch fishing on Islay
Islay is the perfect place for a fishing holiday. And with an array of lochs to choose from you are spoilt for choice. Surrounded by stunning scenery and history, you can cast your rod in a special place for a special day of fishing…
Set yourself up for a fishing treat with a fishing retreat on Islay!
If you are planning on a holiday to Islay and you enjoy fishing then you are in for a treat! In fact, you are heading to a place that offers diverse fishing possibilities! With miles of coastline, peppered with shipwrecks, Islay has witnessed a rich fishing heritage on both its interior freshwater lochs and the sea lochs that populate its fractal coast. Fishing on Islay is something you will never forget and is something you need to add to your things to-do list.
Steeped in history, where fishing goes back to nomadic days, you will swap the dated flint arrowhead for a modern fishing rod. What is more, in 2003, Islay hosted the biggest fishing event in Scotland, fishing five of its lochs!
Book NowOur Lochs
So you are packed and ready to go. Now you need to choose where to go fishing. Gorm, Skerrols and Finlaggan are the main lochs to fish on. However, Loch Ardnahoe, a very deep loch, is known for its rather large trout. Notably, this loch fishes best after the end of May. Moreover, boats can be hired for these lochs and the key can be collected from the Islay Estates Office in Bridgend. This also includes your fishing permit. Alternatively, if you’re fishing on Loch Gorm, you can hire a boat from Ballinaby Farm, where you can also purchase permits. Call 01496 810221 for Islay Estates, or 01496 850482 for Ballinaby Farm.
And there is more…
Not only do these lochs provide fine fishing, but you are also surrounded by beauty and history. Loch Finlaggan not only promises fine brown trout fishing, it is also an important archaeological and historical site, with the ruins of Finlaggen Castle resting on its shores. If you fancy complete seclusion, why not factor in a walk through the hills to arrive on the shores of either Loch Laingedail, Loch Drolsay or Loch Leathan?
Fly Fishing Scotland
Would you rather have a little assistance? Fly Fishing Scotland can supply a professional guide service, which endeavours to take you to Islay’s best fishing spots. They can also acquaint interested groups with local knowledge and complete fishing packages.
Has this reeled you in?
Help or no help, your catch will taste just as fresh as it did when our prehistoric ancestors returned from fishing on one of Islay’s many lochs to feed the tribe. Our cottages and Georgian house, for larger groups, may boast more contemporary cooking equipment, but the experience is all the same. Call us today on 07880 706 356 or contact us online here to organise your holiday on Islay. We look forward to hearing from you.
Book NowA group of us had the big house and then two families also took two of the cottages in the grounds. I have been to Islay many times before but never stayed with such a large group so was anxious that everything would be great for everyone, and it was.
Gillian very kindly answered all my questions up front, and made sure that the accommodation was spotless on arrival. The grounds are huge and the children in the group happily played football, rugby and cricket for hours. We spent many happy hours in the dining room and the living room, both large enough for us.
The location could not be better. Remote, beautiful and peaceful.
I’d recommend staying here to anyone.
If you plan a large group please book restaurants and activities ahead to make sure you aren’t disappointed. We went on whisky and gin tours, boat trips, visited beautiful beaches, went clay pigeon shooting and painted pottery. Definitely a highlight of my 50th year
