Fishing Scotland's Adventure Coast
Scotland's Wildlife CoastWith a vast coastline for shore fishing, classic spate salmon rivers, picturesque hill lochs and crystal clear sea lochs to choose from, Argyll and the Isles offers an abundance of opportunities for excellent fishing for everyone.
Mackerel and pollack can be caught all along our extensive coast, and with brown trout in almost every freshwater loch in Argyll, and Inverawe's fly fishing centre has four lochs to suit all standards with bank fishing available for disabled anglers, meanwhile, while the mile and a half of the River Awe provides some excellent if not challenging salmon and sea trout fishing.
Loch Awe is Scotland's longest inland loch with large stocks of wild brown trout, rainbow trout, char, perch and some of Scotland's biggest pike.
Below are our a small selection of our top spots and FAQs for having the best and safest possible fishing trip on Scotland's Adventure Coast.
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Fishing FAQs
Is fishing safe?
No water-based activity is 100% safe and you should always have a healthy respect for the water.
On the way to the your chosen fishing spot, we'd steer you to observe your surroundings and appreciating views, bird calls, flowers and other plant life.
Is fishing legal in Scotland?
Yes, The Scottish Outdoor Access Code allows you to roam and fish relatively freely along coastal waters provided that you do so responsibly. This means it is legal to swim in Argyll’s sea, lochs and rivers but remember to always ensure you’ve acquired a permit or asked permission before fishing!
At what time of year is it best to go fishing in Argyll?
Argyll has excellent fishing from May to October and if you know what species to go for and where they can be caught then you're half way to an amazing day. As a very general guide the species to go for from May to October are: brown trout in May, pike in June, sea trout in July, mackerel in August, salmon in September and pollack in October.
At what time of year is it best to go fishing in Argyll?
Argyll has excellent fishing from May to October and if you know what species to go for and where they can be caught then you're half way to an amazing day. As a very general guide the species to go for from May to October are: brown trout in May, pike in June, sea trout in July, mackerel in August, salmon in September and pollack in October.
Is it possible to hire fishing equipment, guides and boats in Argyll?
Argyll truly has it all, and in abundance but you may need some support to help make your trip. Local knowledge is the key. Each season is different, so the only way to know what fishing is best at any given time is to ask a guide, local fisheries or a fishing tackle shop. Fishing tackle is available for sale or hire, fishing guides can be arranged and boats lend themselves to a relaxing experience, but please remember to wear life-jackets.
What do I do if I get into trouble or see others experiencing difficulties in or near the water?
Call the coastguard on: Call 999 or 112 and ask for the coastguard in an emergency. (If you don’t have a signal, your phone will try to connect you to the nearest network.)
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