Lussa River
Isle of Jura
The Lussa River flows from the southeast slopes of Bienn Bhreac through the Fishing Loch and finally into the sea at Lus ...
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Fishing Loch
Water managed by Ardlussa Estate
Type
Lake
Species
Salmon and Sea trout
Migratory run
Salmon run from late June, peaking in July and largely over by the end of August. Sea trout run from June, building to a peak in August and tailing off through September. Spring tides every ~2 weeks bring fresh fish in from the sea to the river mouths.
Spring tides now — through 2 Aug
Sea trout & salmon run Jun–Sep
Low alkalinity
High alkalinity indicates water fertility and can signal the presence of larger trout. Fish in alkaline waters have a wider variety of invertebrates to feed on.
Shallow
The depth of a lake has significant impacts on its ecology. Reduced heat and light in deep lakes inhibit algal growth.
Moderate shoreline complexity
A lake with a high shoreline complexity will have numerous bays, points and peninsulas.
Low elevation
Lakes at a higher altitude can take longer to warm up during the season and may not fish well until summer.
Very small
Larger lakes with good spawning often contain lots of smaller trout. Smaller lakes with limited spawning can produce larger trout.
The Ardlussa Fishing Loch is an impounding reservoir, created as a water supply for cattle on the estate, it is located 2 kilometres north of Lussagiven on a remote part of the Ardlussa Estate. The damming of the Lussa river in 1900 created a loch that is long and narrow, stretching North to South.
Sea trout enter the system in June and have only a short journey into the loch from Lussa Bay up the Lussa River.
The occasional salmon is caught from August onwards.
It's boat fishing only, and there is only one boat. So you will need to book in advance. Unlike other lochs, Fishing Loch performs best in a Northerly or Southerly wind due to the loch's long, narrow contour.
Try drifting down the Easterly shore with a Dunkeld Muddler on the point and a Goats Toe on the dropper.
Don't be afraid to fish a bigger fly; an 8 and even a 6 will outperform smaller sizes in the right conditions.
Distance
1.0 km
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