Loch Bad an Fheur-loch
Highland, Scotland
Loch Bad an Fheur lies on the Cape Wrath Parph, set among open moorland close to the north coast of Sutherland. It is a ...
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Loch Airigh na Beinne
Water managed by Durness and Kinlochbervie Angling Club
Type
Lake
Species
Brown trout, 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.
Next spring tides: 12 Aug – 18 Aug
Sea trout & salmon run Jun–Sep
Moderate 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.
Small
Larger lakes with good spawning often contain lots of smaller trout. Smaller lakes with limited spawning can produce larger trout.
Loch Airigh na Beinne lies on the Cape Wrath peninsula, set among open moorland close to the north coast. The largest water of the Daill River system and effectively its head loch, it is a small water of roughly 42 hectares, generally shallow with a mean depth around 5 metres and moderate alkalinity. The loch sits low in the landscape; its outline is varied but uncomplicated, with broad, open water between gentle curves of shore.
Access is via the Cape Wrath ferry at Keodale. From the landing, a moor track trends west for about 8 kilometres towards the Daill, and the river’s course provides a useful guide with a map to the loch. The Cape Wrath bus service may also be of use; make the driver aware of your intentions. These lochs lie within the Cape Wrath Danger Area and access may be restricted during military exercises.
Distance
8.08 km
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