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Trout Fishing in Assynt - A Guide to 30 Lochs

Trout Fishing In Assynt (published April 2009) gives expert local advice on fishing in 30 of the best locations in Assynt.

Written by local angling expert, Cathel McLeod from the Assynt Angling Group and edited by Alistair Rutherford of CSTG, the booklet is a must for anyone trout fishing in the area - novices and experienced anglers alike.

For an area with literally hundreds of lochs to tempt the trout fisherman,
it seeks to answer the questions often asked by visiting anglers:

  • Where does one begin?
  • Which lochs should I try?
  • Where are the best fish?
  • What about beginners?


Hugely informative, with directions, grid references, boat locations and tips for getting the most out of each of the 30 lochs, it includes maps, photos and advice on the difficulty of each location.

Help Local Angling!

All profits from sales will go to support the further improvement of angling in Assynt. At just £10, it is a must for the visiting trout angler.

To Obtain Your Copy:

Trout Fishing in Assynt is available from Inverbank Newsagents, Inverbank, Lochinver, IV27 4JY, (01571 844331). The booklet is also available by mail order, from Inverbank Newsagents. To order, please email: gavin.m.simpson@gmail.com

Interactive Map

See these 30 lochs, plus information on others and the chance to give your own feedback and contribute to research on angling in Assynt, visit our interactive map.

Trout Fishing in Assynt is published by the Country Sports Tourism Group.

Latest comments
1 week ago
Admin said
Good stuff Phillip - especially for this time of year. Evenings always seem better there (I'm just up the road). Thanks for...
1 week ago
Philip Bodie said
I had heard that this loch can be dour and difficult but was on holiday 5 minutes away so thought I would give it an end...
3 weeks ago
Admin said
Thanks Russell    The Assynt Angling Group don't do online permits unfortunately. You could try ringing Mackays...
3 weeks ago
Russell Bain said
  I'll be canoeing on Loch Assynt next week and a little fly fishing for trout. Is there anywhere I can buy the permit...
3 weeks ago
Anonymous said
Nice! Those Savage gear lures seem to do well - my cousin's boy caught a bass from Clashnessie using a shad one. Must get...