Stillwater · Mixed · Skye / Trotternish, GB-SCT

Storr Lochs

Storr Lochs — File:Loch Fada - Scotland, UK - May 20, 1989.jpg

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.

Fair · Trout
Bumble · 10-12
Fairlive now
Daddy Longlegs expected on Storr Lochs
Glassy and bright — hard work without a breeze. Hard work without breeze. Look for the dimples.
60% confidence

Storr Lochs is often best in spring through autumn.

What moved it
  • WindS 36 km/hFresh breeze
Today's fly
BU
Bumble10-12
Proven pattern for this period
Conditions on the water
Estimate
Wind
Fresh breeze
S 36 km/h
N
S
from the south
Wave80 cm wave
Water temp15.4°C
Air temp15°C
CloudClear
Pressure998 hPa
Rain · recent0.0 mm

No gauge on this water — readings are regional estimates from weather, not a live gauge.

How to fish it · for Trout
When
May-September
Where
With limited drift, anchor or fish static from sheltered positions. Work Bumble on the bob and Black Pennell on the point.
The plan
Plan A

With limited drift, anchor or fish static from sheltered positions. Work Bumble on the bob and Black Pennell 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 3 guilds as a supporter.

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Beyond the hatch · worth watchingambient prey(1)

Hatch predictions

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Through the year
0–3 scale · September highlighted
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F
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A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Trout seasonSeason
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
Heather FlyHatch
2
2
Daddy Long LegsHatch
2
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.

Ranked for today
Trout fly box

Rougher, darker and more traditional. Stronger weighting on dark wets, bushy bob flies and commotion-making patterns.

BU
BumbleTop
10-12 · Pattern
Proven pattern for this period
Permits & access
Permit required — see local rules.
  • Check locally — access may be through Storr Estate or Portree Angling Association.
What's coming
Plan ahead
5-day outlook
Condition match
38%
Cloud25%
Wind30%
Temp60%

Conditions are away from Storr Lochs's sweet spot — it usually fishes best in ripple wind with cloud skies.

Other water nearby · 1
Skye Hill Lochs
20 km
Brown trout · Char
Gallery · 2
  1. Storr Lochs — File:Loch Fada - Scotland, UK - May 20, 1989.jpg
    File:Loch Fada - Scotland, UK - May 20, 1989.jpg
  2. Terrain map of the venue
    Terrain map
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
Why this score
  • Wind conditions (strong) are not ideal for this water.
  • Daddy Longlegs are in their seasonal window, boosting the chance of targeted feeding.
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Seasons & zones
  • Trout 15 March → 6 October
  • Char varies_by_estate → varies_by_estate

    Arctic char (Charr) — wild char populations in Skye's high lochs are sensitive to overfishing. Seasons and catch rules are set locally by estate management. Char may be encountered as by-catch while trout fishing — practice immediate C&R if char are caught unintentionally. Check with the local estate or angling association before any deliberate char targeting.

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