A pair of lochs set dramatically below the Old Man of Storr on Skye's Trotternish Ridge — some of the most spectacular scenery on the island. The lochs hold wild brown trout and Arctic charr. Fishing is from the bank among the basalt columns and landslip debris that makes the Storr famous. The trout are modest in size but the setting is extraordinary. The lochs are high and exposed — weather can change rapidly and the wind funnels through the gap between the cliffs. An atmospheric place to fish that rewards persistence and a willingness to brave the elements.
Rules at a glance
- Free fishing
- Fly only
A respectable few hours, if you choose your moments
Good wave on — drift country. A useful wave. Work the productive shore.
49% confidence — limited data
This venue is often best in spring through autumn.
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Conditions on the water
Trends shown where the gauge supports them
Wind
S 10 km/h
Light breeze
Wave
20 cm ripple
Water temp
—
No reading
Air temp
4°C
Cloud
Overcast
Pressure
—
Rain · 24h
0.0 mm
No rain
Some readings unavailable — check directly before fishing.
How to fish · for brown trout
The brief
When · where · method · kit
How to fish it · for brown trout
When
May-September
Where
Set up a broadside drift and cover the water systematically. Work Ordie on the bob and Invicta on the point.
Method
Method not yet authored.
Kit
Kit not yet authored.
Today's tactical plan
The plan
Plan A · Plan B · what to watch · bank or boat
The plan
Plan A
Set up a broadside drift and cover the water systematically. Work Ordie on the bob and Invicta 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.
Boat — drift
A gentle ripple is ideal for drifting — broadside drift covering the wind lanes should be productive.
Hatches & runs
What's on, when
Twelve months at a glance
Through the year
0–3 scale · May highlighted
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Trout seasonSeason
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Large Dark OliveHatch
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March BrownHatch
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2
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Iron BlueHatch
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2
2
1
Blue Winged OliveHatch
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2
2
2
2
1
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
Today's fly · curated pack
Top pattern + the box
3 patterns from this venue's curated pack
Evidence
Why today scores what it does
The factors driving today's verdict
Why this score
- Wind conditions (ripple) closely match what this water fishes best in.
Detail · next 12h
Precipitation
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Who this water suits
Strengths · watch-outs · best for
About this water
Storr Lochs, on the water
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What this water is
Background · character · contributors
About this water
A pair of lochs set dramatically below the Old Man of Storr on Skye's Trotternish Ridge — some of the most spectacular scenery on the island. The lochs hold wild brown trout and Arctic charr. Fishing is from the bank among the basalt columns and landslip debris that makes the Storr famous. The trout are modest in size but the setting is extraordinary. The lochs are high and exposed — weather can change rapidly and the wind funnels through the gap between the cliffs. An atmospheric place to fish that rewards persistence and a willingness to brave the elements.
- Loch
- Mixed
Storr Lochs · directions
How to get to the water
Directions
Storr Lochs · zones
Where the rules change
Seasons · zones · per-species rules
Seasons & zones
- Trout15 March → 6 October
- Charvaries_by_estate → varies_by_estate
Storr Lochs · permits
Licences, sorteo, the rules
Permits & access
Permit required — see local rules.
- Check locally — access may be through Storr Estate or Portree Angling Association.
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A pair of lochs set dramatically below the Old Man of Storr on Skye's Trotternish Ridge — some of the most spectacular scenery on the island.
Species
A respectable few hours, if you choose your moments
Good wave on — drift country. A useful wave. Work the productive shore.
49% confidence — limited data
This venue is often best in spring through autumn.
Conditions
Wind
S 10 km/h
Light breeze
Wave
20 cm ripple
Water temp
—
No reading
Air temp
4°C
Cloud
Overcast
Pressure
—
Rain · 24h
0.0 mm
No rain
Some readings unavailable — check directly before fishing.
Condition match
73%
Cloud50%
Wind100%
Temp60%
A good match for this venue — most conditions are close to what it fishes best in.
How to fish it · for brown trout
When
May-September
Where
Set up a broadside drift and cover the water systematically. Work Ordie on the bob and Invicta on the point.
Method
Method not yet authored.
Kit
Kit not yet authored.
The plan
Plan A
Set up a broadside drift and cover the water systematically. Work Ordie on the bob and Invicta 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.
Boat — drift
A gentle ripple is ideal for drifting — broadside drift covering the wind lanes should be productive.
Why this score
- Wind conditions (ripple) closely match what this water fishes best in.
Through the year
0–3 scale · May highlighted
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Trout seasonSeason
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
Large Dark OliveHatch
1
2
2
1
March BrownHatch
1
2
1
Iron BlueHatch
1
2
2
1
Blue Winged OliveHatch
1
2
2
2
2
1
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
Gallery · 1
Terrain map
Permits & access
Permit required — see local rules.
- Check locally — access may be through Storr Estate or Portree Angling Association.
Directions
About this water
A pair of lochs set dramatically below the Old Man of Storr on Skye's Trotternish Ridge — some of the most spectacular scenery on the island. The lochs hold wild brown trout and Arctic charr. Fishing is from the bank among the basalt columns and landslip debris that makes the Storr famous. The trout are modest in size but the setting is extraordinary. The lochs are high and exposed — weather can change rapidly and the wind funnels through the gap between the cliffs. An atmospheric place to fish that rewards persistence and a willingness to brave the elements.
- Loch
- Mixed
Seasons & zones
- Trout15 March → 6 October
- Charvaries_by_estate → varies_by_estate
About this water · Lough note · 4 min read
A pair of lochs set dramatically below the Old Man of Storr on Skye's Trotternish Ridge — some of the most spectacular scenery on the island. The lochs hold wild brown trout and Arctic charr. Fishing is from the bank among the basalt columns and landslip debris that makes the Storr famous. The trout are modest in size but the setting is extraordinary. The lochs are high and exposed — weather can change rapidly and the wind funnels through the gap between the cliffs. An atmospheric place to fish that rewards persistence and a willingness to brave the elements.
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