Loch of Skaill
Specimen “trophy water” where OTFA reports trout averaging over 2 lb; access is explicitly reserved to association members.
Venue information
- Location
- West Mainland
- Address
- Loch of Skaill, West Mainland, Orkney
- Access
- OTFA members only
- Operator
- Orkney Trout Fishing Association (angler guidance/facilities)
- Opening information
- Brown trout 15 Mar–6 Oct; sea trout 25 Feb–31 Oct where present
- Ticket information
- 2026 visiting-angler OTFA membership £30.
Map position
water-level OS grid HY24171810 from published mapping/source cross-check
Recorded fish species
FishMap lists the following species for this location. Seasonal peaks are planning indices rather than live catch rates or guarantees.
Access and fishing rules
Brown trout season 15 Mar–6 Oct; sea trout 25 Feb–31 Oct where present. Follow Scottish law on one-rod fishing and Sunday migratory-fish restrictions. Respect land access, livestock, biosecurity and local notices; no overnight camping on OTFA sites. OTFA members only. Return all trout under 2 lb and keep no more than two fish per session; remove boats after the session.
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