Fly Fishing for All

The Dornoch & District Angling Association can provide fishing to suit all tastes with its wide selection of waters.

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Permits

All permits are available from The Wee Spar, Castle Street 01862 810668 who can supply a booklet (£3.00) to help you get the most from your fishing experience. All the loch fishing is by fly only and bag limits of four fish pertain to the stocked lochs. Further information from the secretary Tim Nixon ddaasec@hotmail.com or call 01862 810973 (R Dickenson - Treasurer)

Family fishing

Lochs Laoigh ('Lee') and Loch Lannsaidh ('Lounsey') are not far from Dornoch, and are both stocked in addition to the natural supply - Lannsaidh with rainbows and Laoigh with brown trout. Both lochs have car access (not tarmac) close to the lochside and have boathouses suitable for picnic lunches, etc. Bank fishing is also permitted.

The Dornoch Lochans (tel 01862 810600) also stock Rainbow trout and offers the fly fishers a chance to their skill with floating or sinking lines, dry or wet flies. Bait fishing on the two inner lochans gives everyone including the novice the chance to land a table-sized fish.

Salmon and Sea Trout fishing

This is available on Loch Brora (boat fishing only) approximately 40 minutes drive from Dornoch. Brora opens on the 1st April, with the early part of the season giving the better chance for a salmon - July onwards being the better time for sea-trout. Estuary bank fishing with fly or spinner is also available at Loch Fleet around the full tides.

Accessible Wild Brown Trout fishing

Loch Buidhe ('Boo-ee') and Loch Lagain are approximately half an hour’s drive from Dornoch and cars can be taken to the lochside, the boats being within a short walking distance. Good quality brown trout are available on Loch Buidhe with smaller fish on Loch Lagain, both lochs enjoying fine scenery and good sport. Bank fishing can be as productive, should it be too windy for the boat.

For the more adventurous angler

Loch Laro and Lochs Cracail ('Crackle') Mor require from half to three quarters of an hour walk from the car, but offer splendid fishing for brownies. Those willing to make the effort are rewarded with a fine level walk in isolated grandeur.