Scottish Outdoor Access Code

Fish with net, rod and reel

Fishing Rights information from the Scottish Government

Lone fisherman

Fishing along the Glen

Three majestic central lochs, numerous secluded hill lochs, major and minor rivers - the Great Glen is a fishing heaven. If you have the time - whether a spare afternoon, a whole day or a week or more - then this is the place.

For younger fisherfolk, why not download one of our Wildlife Spotters Sheets to keep them occupied whilst waiting for their first big bite?

Below you will find a number of links providing information about fishing along the Great Glen from the experts. Please get in touch with them directly to find out more about species, advice, equipment, season, ghillies, boat hire, accommodation and more.


You, your fish and the law

Fishing law in Scotland

Fishing rights in Scotland

Outdoor Access Rights

Responsible Behaviour

 

Permit Information Summary

Loch Lochy - 01397 702656

Loch Oich - 01809 501287

Loch Ness - 01463 233178

 

Fishing along the Glen

Loch Lochy and the southern end of the Great Glen

South Loch Ness

Loch Ness (pdf, 264kb)

Inverness and the River Ness

 

Tackle Shops

Rod and Gun Shop, Fort William

Artifly, Inverness

Grahams of Inverness

 

Fishing across Scotland and the Highlands

Information, permit information and contact details for lochs across Highland

Coarse fishing information for lochs across Highland

Fly fishing information on lochs across Scotland

Trout and Salmon fishing across Scotland

 

With thanks to Fred Simeons

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