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Assynt and Angling History

Fishing has been part and parcel of life in Assynt for millennia and recreational has been done here for centuries. There are written records of fishing dating back to John Home’s Survey of Assynt in 1774 (although this refers mostly to the herring fishing). Accounts of recreational angling exist as far back as the 1850s (at least) and there is a rich cultural history of angling, both within the local population and from the many visitors who have come to the area since the 1800s.

We have collated historical accounts, records and other artifacts relating to angling. Some of that is available online through the links below.

We are also keen to unearth new evidence, records and accounts of angling in Assynt. If you have anything - books, references, pictures, angling records or even memories - that relates to angling right up to the present day, we would love to here from you. Please contact us anglingresearch[at]substance.net.

Archive – angling records, leaflets and ancient maps of Assynt.

Film – clips of fly fishing and salmon net fishermen in the 1950s.

Literature – Read accounts of angling in Assynt as far back as 1850!

Latest comments
1 month ago
George H said
Walked up to this loch, using the path from the north end of Awe path takes you away from the loch not sure if there is a...
1 month ago
George H said
Fished this loch in the afternoon weather was dour, not much doing missed 2 gave up after 2 hours
1 month ago
George H said
Stayed in the Altnacealgach motel 13th -16th June 25 fished Borralan evryday for a couple of hours lots of small brownies...
1 month ago
George H said
Fished the shoreline west of the castle in the afternoon Saturday 14th caught 6 small brownies on an olive bumble. Lost decent...
1 month ago
Bill Robertson said
My two sons and I fished Cam on June 5th. It's been over ten years since I last fished there so I was looking forward to...