Fishing on Islay

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Fishing on Islay

Islay Fishing Wild brown Trout and Salmon Fishing is possible on several rivers and lochs depending on season. Loch Gorm is one of the best loch's on Islay for Trout Fishing but there are many other Loch's on Islay where you can have a fantastic day's fishing. Some of the loch's are easy accessible by car, while others are accessible after a good walk through Islay's lovely country side. Sea angling is possible from Port Charlotte. Fishing is however restricted in most parts of Islay and permits and/or approval should be obtained at the several estate offices on Islay. See contact details below.

Loch's on Islay with Fishing Possibilities
An overview of the Loch's and position on Islay where fishing is possible: Loch Gorm (60/230660), Loch Ballygrant (60/405662), Finlaggan (60/387675), Lossit (60/407652), Kinnabus (60/302424), Ardnahoe (60/420715), Drolsay (60/333668), Cam (60/345667), Ardnave (60/284728), Skerrols (60/341628), Nan Cadhan (60/403668), Nam Ban (60/419705), Leathann (60/410634), Fada (60/408636), Bharradail (60/393635), Leathan (60/343680), Leathan an Sgorra (60/400521), Beinn Uraraidh (60/394534)and Laingeadail (60/265715)

Contact Details
The newsagent in Port Ellen sells permits for Loch Kinnabus and Glen Astil and can be contacted at tel: (01496) 302 264. For enquiries regarding boat hires and/or permits on one of the estates use the following phone numbers: Dunlossit Estate: +44 (0) 1496 840 232, Islay Estate: +44 (0) 1496 810 293, Laggan Estate: +44 (0) 1496 810 235 and Ardtalla Estate: +44 (0) 1496 840 225. Alternatively you can contact the Port Ellen Angling club: Iain Laurie +44(0)1496 302264

A few important tips
A few hints when fishing on Islay: let people know where you are going if you are taking to the hills and what time you expect to return back. When out boat fishing make sure that you wear the life jackets provided. Always check with the gamekeepers or the estate office if it is okay to fish a loch on a particular day, as stalking for deer takes place in some areas.

Further Relevant information:

Brown Trout Fishing on Islay

Website Port Ellen Angling Club

Brian Turner's Website with Fishing Reports

Books from Amazon

Norman Newton - Islay guide

A small book, loaded with gorgeous colour pictures of this beautiful Island in the Hebrides. Has a useful Information and Places to visit Guide. Includes a map, distillery info and lots more.

Margaret Storrie - Biography of an Island

Dr Margaret Storrie gives a compreh account about the past and present of Islay. Anyone wishing to learn and understand the history of Islay will find this book fascinating.

Gilbert Carmichael - Old Islay

A lovely book with many pictures from The Old Days on Islay including the distilleries, peat cutting and steamers at Port Ellen

George Robertson - Islay and Jura

George Robertson (Lord Robertson of Port Ellen), has produced an intriguing and, dare I say it, eccentric collection of photographs of his favourite islands Islay and Jura.

Hamish Haswell Smith - The Scottish Islands

Fascinating book dealing with all the beautiful islands Scotland has to offer. A must for the Island Hopper.

Landranger Islay Map

This map is part of the Landranger (Pink) series and is designed for people who really want to get to know an area. This map makes your Islay Discovery a lot easier and is a must for every visitor of Islay.