Fishing
Fishing at the Great Glen Lodges
Whilst enjoying your stay at our quality self-catering lodges here in the Great Glen , 27 miles north of Fort Wiiliam, in the Highlands of Scotland, why not enjoy a day's fishing with Ian's ghillie services. There are many angling services available here at the Great Glen Lodges, these can be personalised to meet the individual needs and requirments of each person or group.
Loch Lochy has an excellent reputation as a good place to fish with some very good catches of Brown Trout and Pike. Other species caught are Salmon, Ferox Trout, Rainbow Trout and Eels. Trout to 22lbs ( see picture) and Pike to 39lbs have been caught within close vacinity of the lodges.
Boat Hire. Our boat (Castaway top right), is a 27ft fishing cruiser. She is berthed locally and is available for charters with all equipment and skippered by Ian. Castaway is registered to take 6 persons but only 3 can fish at any one time. Costs are as follows: Morning Session 10am -1pm, £15 per rod minimum of 3 rods. Afternoon session 2pm-5pm, £15 per rod minimum of 3 rods. Combined Fishing and non Fishing trips can be organized just speak to Ian or Claire to confirm your requirments.
Boat Trips. Castaway can also be hired for sight seeing trips on Loch Lochy, costs are £37.50 for 2 persons, £45.00 for 3-4 persons and £55.00 for 5-6 persons. The boat trip can take up to 6 persons at one time and lasts for 2 hours 30 mins this includes a stop at the Letterfinly Lodge Hotel for light refreshments (not included in the tariff).
Equipment hire. For bank fishing or fishing in other areas, all equipment, anciliers, bait, etc. can be hired or purchased on site. For specific types of bait or equipment some notice may be required. Costs for hire of fishing rods, reels, landing nets and terminal equipment is £10 per day. All equipment is modern and in good condition.
Ferox Trout. Ian specialises in hunting ferox trout which grow to very large sizes in Loch Lochy, (22lbs in Sep 2006). This can involve long hours of trawling in the boat with little or nothing to show for your efforts, however should you hook a ferox it is likely to be the fish of your lifetime. Ian's personal best is a ferox of 15lbs. Which was returned unharmed.
Fly Fishing on The River Garry, Loch Lundy& River Oich. Fly fishing on these rivers can be organised on request. With Ghillie and equipment the cost is £80:00 per person for the day. River day tickets are only £40:00 per person per day. A knowledge of Fly fishing techniques is required.
Non residents are welcome to use the above services.
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