Permits & Boats

Rob Jones has boats available, cost £20 per day. Outboards £20 including fuel. Ghillie available £70 per day including boat, bookable in advance.

Where available boats may be booked from 5 p.m. until dusk at £10 a session.

The Kyle of Sutherland Angling Association has two boats moored at East Gilgo, these are only available to club members.

Boats are not permitted within the anchor buoys of the fish farm and under no circumstances should boats be tied to the buoys or fish cages.

Bank Fishing

Rob Jones. Bait fishing is strictly by arrangement with, and agreement of, the owner.

• Wading is effective in early and late season. Fish lie close to the shore so a short cast and step, cast and step will produce results.
• Drifting boat. The predominant winds are westerly so long drifts down either shore are easily maintained and produce the best results. That being said, if there is a good wave, trout will rise throughout the loch and provide exciting sport. In these latter conditions a drogue and/or ghillie are essential for safety, control and catching fish!
• Etiquette. Do not troll, motor or row across the path of a drifting boat. Do not moor and bank fish off the crannog.

Tackle

Rods 9' - 10'6" to take AFTM 5-7. A tapered leader to hold three flies in a traditional cast. (NOTE. Due to the presence of trees and undergrowth a leader length that does not exceed the length of your rod is advisable when wading.) Floating lines only are required from the shore and also provide the more exciting sport from a boat. Good fish, however, may be drawn from greater depths and it is well to have the option of intermediate and sinking lines.

Tackle shops

• Rob Jones, East Gilgo, has tackle for hire at the lochside.
• Dornoch Outdoor, Castle Street, Dornoch (01862 811111), quality clothing, tackle and local flies.
• McLeod & Son, Lamington St., Tain (01862 892171). Comprehensive range of tackle.