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Fishing near Oban and Argyll

Multi species guide based near Oban

Trips in Glencoe, Fort William and Oban and Argyll

Ideal for guests staying at Eriska, Glencoe House, Inverlochy Castle and Oban

Fishing tackle and waders supplied.

Stunning scenic venues to cater for all abilities

Good fishing options for kids.

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5 star service established 2004

Trout Season 15th March to 6th October. No close season for rainbow trout, pike or sea fishing

Half day and full day trips same price, you dictate timings

Salmon season, February 11th to October 21st

 

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To begin, there is a diverse range of fishing near Oban. For example, you can target trout, salmon, pike and sea fishing. Whether you are a beginner or experienced angler looking to improve, there  are options throughout Oban, Argyll and Glencoe.

Your guide is a multi species angler and highly skilled in both freshwater game angling and sea fishing from boat and shore. In fact he’s spent years researching the various shore marks around Oban and Argyll. Furthermore, he has identified where the best trout lochs are in Oban, Argyll, Glencoe and Fort William.

Fishing guide, Oban, Fort William
A typical Loch Awe pike

Pike and Trout Fishing Loch Awe

Without doubt Loch Awe is one Scotlands best fishing lochs. In fact, the longest freshwater loch in Scotland, measuring 41 kilometres (25 mi) from end to end. Due to its size, Loch Awe offers a diverse species of fish. Firstly, it offers superb pike fishing, from shore and boat. In winter, fishing tends to be dead bait. However in warmer weather, you can target pike on the fly rod or spinning rod. Furthermore, you can enjoy top of the water action, with floating lures, when conditions are right.

Equally, trout fishing in Loch Awe is as the lochs name suggests, Awe-some. Many big trout are caught, including the current record brown trout was caught in Loch Awe, a ferox trout weighing 31lb 12 ounces. As a result, early spring see a determined effort by anglers to target Ferox (predatory brown trout).

Additionally, anglers may encounter Pike, Perch, and Arctic Char.

Trout fishing near Oban

There are numerous trout lochs near Oban and Argyll area. These include lochs in Glencoe and further North in the Fort William area. We can offer trout fishing to suit all abilities, including lochs that are safe for kids.

In addition, some of the lochs allow spin casting, which is ideal for beginners or kids.

Finally, all of these lochs contain a population of wild brown trout 

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For those interested in freshwater fishing, Inverawe Fisheries is a 10 minutes drive from Oban. It offers four managed fishing areas designed to suit both beginners and experienced fly fishers.

The waters are regularly stocked with Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout. In addition, two of the fishing areas provide disabled access.

Sea Fishing from shore or boat


Another excellent location is Loch Etive, a sea loch accessible from Taynuilt and the River Awe estuary. As well as boat fishing, Etive offers shore fishing, with common catches including Cod, Pollack, Whiting, and occasionally Conger Eel.

Also there are numerous shore marks near Oban, offering fantastic fishing for pollack, wrasse, cod and coalfish. In addition the summer months, the sea around Oban is abundant with mackerel and this can offer great sport on light tackle.

Salmon fishing near Oban

Lastly, there are a few salmon fishing options near Oban, such as the jewel in the crown, the River Awe. Equally the River Orchy is a good option, though not till late summer. Also if you prepared to travel North to the Fort William area, there are rivers like the Lochy, and Arkaig. It’s worth noting that salmon fishing in this area is very rain dependant. In that the rivers are spate rivers that only produce sport when they have had rainfall.

 

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