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West Ollay
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West Ollay

Water managed by Stòras Uibhist

Type
Lake
Species
Brown trout
Directions
High alkalinity
Very shallow
High shoreline complexity
Low elevation
Small

About this water

West Loch Ollay lies on the low machair of South Uist, a short distance from the Atlantic shore. It is a small, very shallow water of roughly 40 hectares with high alkalinity. The shoreline is broken into bays and points, and there are small islands in the west bay.

Bank and boat fishing are good. Productive areas are round the small islands in the west bay. Like the other machair lochs, the machair drop-off can be found on the west of the loch; a team of flies worked over the edge of this feature is a good bet. Expect the fishing to be slow but with great rewards of specimen wild brown trout.

Location

Permission & Tickets

Up to date permit and boat information can be found on the South Uist Fishing website

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