Possibly the best big wild brown trout water in the British Isles. Deep, peat-stained, with limited access. Amhuinnsuidhe Castle estate. Boat fishing only.
- Loch
- Gneiss
Head to
Wind driftSW wind
North-eastern end
A southwesterly has held for 11 hours at much the same temperature as the 8°C water. No thermal steer either way, but the drift still stacks food against the north-eastern end — the bank it is blowing into — so start there. This reads the upper water, though — a bottom bait at range feels it far less than a floater or a fish in the margins. Treat it as a tiebreaker between good swims rather than an override — features and angling pressure usually count for more.
How to fish it · for Trout
When
June to September
Where
With limited drift, anchor or fish static from sheltered positions. Work a bushy searching pattern on the bob and drop a contrasting nymph on the point.
The plan
Plan A
With limited drift, anchor or fish static from sheltered positions. Work a bushy searching pattern on the bob and drop a contrasting nymph on the point.
Plan B
If the main plan is not working, switch to a smaller, more imitative pattern fished slower and deeper. A change of drift angle can also make a difference.
Watch for
Keep an eye on changing conditions — wind shifts and cloud breaks can trigger short feeding spells.
Bank, sheltered shores
Strong wind makes boat fishing difficult — sheltered bank spots near lee shores will fish best.
Sub-surface · on the nymphunder the surface
Hatch predictions
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Beyond the hatch · worth watchingambient prey(1)
Hatch predictions
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Through the year
0–3 scale · November highlighted
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Trout seasonSeason
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
Heather FlyHatch
2
2
Daddy Long LegsHatch
2
3
3
2
Claret DunHatch
2
3
2
Murrough (Great Red Sedge)Hatch
2
3
2
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
Buzzer team todayfor the conditions now
Point#10
Black buzzer, orange thorax
Not in this water's box
How to fish it
Slow-sink line · slow figure-of-eight, pausing to let the flies hang
Fly recommendations
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Ranked for today
Trout fly box
More traditional, darker-fly and rough-water biased. Bushy wets, bob flies, dark patterns and strong covering-water flies matter most.
10–12 · Pattern
Fish it in the film
What's coming
Plan ahead
5-day outlook
Condition match
63%
Cloud70%
Wind30%
Temp100%
A reasonable day here, though wind isn't quite in the sweet spot.
Other water nearby · 1
Gallery · 2
Loch Voshimid in North Harris, with Sron Scourst rising behind. Terrain map
About this water
Why this score
- Wind conditions (strong) are not ideal for this water.
- Temperature (moderate) is in the sweet spot for winter fishing.
Directions
Seasons & zones
- Trout 1 April → 15 October
Related guides
Booking & contacts
Boards & regulators
Loch Voshimid
Remote Harris loch renowned for enormous wild brown trout — fish of 5-10lb are taken each season.
Head to
Wind driftSW wind
North-eastern end
A southwesterly has held for 11 hours at much the same temperature as the 8°C water. No thermal steer either way, but the drift still stacks food against the north-eastern end — the bank it is blowing into — so start there. This reads the upper water, though — a bottom bait at range feels it far less than a floater or a fish in the margins. Treat it as a tiebreaker between good swims rather than an override — features and angling pressure usually count for more.
How to fish it · for Trout
When
June to September
Where
With limited drift, anchor or fish static from sheltered positions. Work a bushy searching pattern on the bob and drop a contrasting nymph on the point.
The plan
Plan A
With limited drift, anchor or fish static from sheltered positions. Work a bushy searching pattern on the bob and drop a contrasting nymph on the point.
Plan B
If the main plan is not working, switch to a smaller, more imitative pattern fished slower and deeper. A change of drift angle can also make a difference.
Watch for
Keep an eye on changing conditions — wind shifts and cloud breaks can trigger short feeding spells.
Bank, sheltered shores
Strong wind makes boat fishing difficult — sheltered bank spots near lee shores will fish best.
Sub-surface · on the nymphunder the surface
Hatch predictions
Top nymph shown — see all 2 guilds as a supporter.
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Beyond the hatch · worth watchingambient prey(1)
Hatch predictions
Top prey shown — see all 4 as a supporter.
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Through the year
0–3 scale · November highlighted
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Trout seasonSeason
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
Heather FlyHatch
2
2
Daddy Long LegsHatch
2
3
3
2
Claret DunHatch
2
3
2
Murrough (Great Red Sedge)Hatch
2
3
2
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
Buzzer team todayfor the conditions now
Point#10
Black buzzer, orange thorax
Not in this water's box
How to fish it
Slow-sink line · slow figure-of-eight, pausing to let the flies hang
Fly recommendations
Point fly shown — supporters see the whole team, sizes and why.
Start free trial14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Ranked for today
Trout fly box
More traditional, darker-fly and rough-water biased. Bushy wets, bob flies, dark patterns and strong covering-water flies matter most.
10–12 · Pattern
Fish it in the film
What's coming
Plan ahead
5-day outlook
Condition match
63%
Cloud70%
Wind30%
Temp100%
A reasonable day here, though wind isn't quite in the sweet spot.
Other water nearby · 1
Gallery · 2
Loch Voshimid in North Harris, with Sron Scourst rising behind. Terrain map
About this water
Possibly the best big wild brown trout water in the British Isles. Deep, peat-stained, with limited access. Amhuinnsuidhe Castle estate. Boat fishing only.
- Loch
- Gneiss
Why this score
- Wind conditions (strong) are not ideal for this water.
- Temperature (moderate) is in the sweet spot for winter fishing.
Directions
Seasons & zones
- Trout 1 April → 15 October
Related guides
Booking & contacts
Boards & regulators
At a glance
Loch Voshimid is a loch in Harris / Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Its recorded elevation is about 55 m above sea level and the catchment geology is gneiss. The species listed for this water is brown trout. The trout season is recorded as running from 1 April to 15 October. Best window recorded for anglers: June to September. Core methods listed: traditional wet fly; dapping; dry fly. Nearby waters in our listings include Harris Hill Lochs at 3.0 km.