Activities in Western Isles

Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Scotland, UK

This spate river with its two lochs offers good salmon and sea trout fishing when conditions are right.

West Gerinish, South Uist, Scotland, UK

This beautiful machair loch holds excellent trout averaging 12 oz with some over 3 lbs. Boats available.

Nr. Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Scotland, UK

Trout in this attractive loch with many islands, average ¾ lb, with several of 2 lbs plus being taken each year, also arctic charr of up to 1 lb.

Garynahine, West Lewis, Scotland, UK

Close to the Bernera road, this loch has good quality trout of 8 oz to 1¼ lbs, with some far heavier fish.

Isle of South Uist, Western Isles, HS8 5SH

Cycle hire for all the family. Booking recommended.

Amhuinnsuidhe, North Harris, Scotland, UK

This isolated loch offers excellent salmon and sea trout fishing.

Garynahine, Isle of Lewis, Scotland, UK

This river with its connected lochs offers good fishing for salmon and sea trout between June and October. Boats available.

Barvas, Isle of Lewis, Scotland, UK

This 32 acre loch has crystal clear water, with trout averaging just over a pound, with some up to 3 pounds.

Nr. Creagorry, Isle of Benbecula, Scotland, UK

This large shallow loch has excellent brown trout fishing, average 10 oz, with some fish up to 4 lbs. Boats available.

Balallan, Isle of Lewis, Scotland, UK

This 120 acre loch to the west of Balallan has plenty of trout from 6-8 oz, also the occasional salmon and sea trout.

Nr. Balallan, Isle of Lewis, Scotland, UK

Linked to Loch à Mhaide these two 50 acre lochs offer excellent trout fishing.

Nr. Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Scotland, UK

This 57 acre loch just off the A858 holds trout between 6 - 12 oz. With occasional sea trout late in the season. Two boats available.

Balivanich, Isle of Benbecula, Western Isles, HS7 5LA

Hacking on sandy beaches or quiet roads. People of all abilities are welcome and there is an indoor school for beginners or nervous riders. BHS approved.

Nr. Lochboisdale, South Uist, Scotland, UK

A most attractive machair loch with good quality trout averaging 10 oz. Boats available.

Lower Barvas, Isle of Lewis, HS2 0QY

The longest river on Lewis producing some 70 salmon a year, with a loch and two boats.