Loch nan Eilean
Argyll and Bute, Scotland
Loch nan Eilean lies close to the western coast of Jura, in the low ground of Argyll and Bute. It is a very small loch o ...
135
Lochan Carn Thearlaich
Water managed by Ardlussa Estate
Type
Lake
Species
Brown trout
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.
Very shallow
The depth of a lake has significant impacts on its ecology. Reduced heat and light in deep lakes inhibit algal growth.
Low 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.
Lochan Carn Thearlaich is a very small, very shallow lochan lying close to the Argyll coast, barely a mile and a half from the sea. It covers less than a hectare, with a roughly oval outline of low complexity, and sits in low ground typical of this part of Argyll and Bute. The fetch across the water is short — the lochan is well sheltered, and even a modest breeze will raise little disturbance on the surface.
A large spread of lily pads occupies much of the central water, giving the lochan a distinctive character. The traditional wet fly patterns will take fish here, but a sinking line worked with a mini lure around the edges of the lily beds is worth trying — the results can be a pleasant surprise.
Fishing Loch
Isle of Jura
The Ardlussa Fishing Loch is an impounding reservoir, created as a water supply for cattle on the estate, it is located ...