Swannay Loch
Peat-stained wild-brown-trout loch known for high-quality fish; wading and boat fishing are both described by OTFA.
Venue information
- Location
- North-West Mainland
- Address
- Swannay Loch, North-West Mainland, Orkney
- Access
- Free public trout fishing
- 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
- Free fishing on the six main Orkney Mainland lochs; no fishery day-ticket fee. OTFA membership is optional for association facilities/support.
Map position
water-level OS grid HY31122811 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. Wading stones can be extremely slippery and hidden skerries make boat navigation hazardous.
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