Mainland, Orkney

Loch of Skaill

water managed by Orkney Trout Fishing Association

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High alkalinity Very shallow Low shoreline complexity Low elevation Large

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About

This is trophy water and the fishing is reserved for OTFA members only. The fish average over 2lb, in fact the rules of the water say that you should return anything under this weight and only keep 2 fish per session in an attempt to conserve stocks.

Mainland, Orkney
Lake
Brown trout

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Permission & Tickets

Membership of the OTFA is the most active way for the individual angler to support the essential work of conservation and preservation of the trout fishing in Orkney.
For a nominal sum of money, local and visiting anglers may use all the facilities of the association and also ensure the future of some of the best wild trout fishing available.

More information about becoming a member can be found on the association website

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