Loch Righ Beag
Isle of Jura
Loch Righ Beag is a small freshwater loch of roughly 11 hectares, lying in the low ground, just over a kilometre from th ...
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Lindsay’s Loch
Water managed by Ruantallain Estate
Type
Lake
Species
Brown trout
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.
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.
Lindsay’s Loch lies in the low ground of Argyll and Bute, roughly two kilometres inland from the coast. It is a very small water of just over 1.5 hectares, shallow overall with a simple, rounded shoreline. The water has moderate alkalinity, suggesting reasonable productivity for its size.
There is a tradition on the estate to name the unnamed lochs after whoever first catches a fish in them — the estate owner, Lindsay Bury, must have enjoyed success on this one. The loch holds some excellent trout up to three pounds. There is no need to wade as the fish hold close to the margins, so a cautious approach and keeping low are essential.
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