Superb Fishing for Trout on Loch Fad
Loch Fad , the ‘long loch’ covers 175 acres and is situated in the centre of Bute along the Highland fault line. It is classified by Scottish Natural Heritage as a site of special scientific interest (SSSI) for its scenic beauty and its huge diversity of bird life and vegetation. The loch is surrounded by wooded hills, including one of the first commercial Douglas Fir plantations dating from the 1840’s.

Loch Fad and Loch Quien from the south

With a maximum depth of 36 feet at the narrows, the ends of the loch have shallower areas ideal for fly fishing and although fish can be taken all over, the south end does tend to fish better as the water warms. The fishery is suitable for both the serious and novice angler with a large area of the loch, and the 30 boats with 4hp outboards, restricted to fly only. Bait and spinning is permitted from the bank at the north end of the loch.

The loch is stocked several times each week with quality reared fish at a minimum size of 1lb 4oz ranging up to 18lbs.

Early in the season most of the locals fish clear intermediate lines teamed up with patterns like the Black Zonker and Black & Green Fritz. As the water warms the fish spread out and good buzzer hatches will have the fish right on top. There is also a hatch of mayfly, although the timing of this varies from year to year. As summer progresses Stonefly &

A good days fishing

Sedges can be seen over most of the loch, so traditionals like Dunkeld, Mallard and Claret and Silver Invicta are worth a try.We have a good selection of flies on sale at the Bailiffs Hut.

The facilities at the head of Loch Fad include a picnic area, anglers shelter, toilets, partial disabled access, tuition*, ghillie* and rod hire* and our staff are on hand to offer expert and helpful advice

Full details about Loch Fad can be found on the their website

Try your hand at fishing on Bute’s Lochs.
Loch Fad is tranquil — until you feel the jerk of an 18lb trout, and you know a fight is on. Fish of such size are landed regularly from boat and bank between March and October.

Fly fishing on Loch Fad

In addition, Quien Loch has its fair share of browns, which will test your abilities to the limit.
Whatever time of year you come to Loch Ascog. you can pull in pike.
Greenan Loch is well stocked with tench, roach and carp.