- Ecology: Good
- Chemical: Unknown
SEPA (Scotland) · UKSC020563
Head to
Wind driftSE wind
North-western end
A southeasterly has held for most of a day at much the same temperature as the 15°C water. No thermal steer either way, but the drift still stacks food against the north-western 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 Bibio on the bob and Clan Chief on the point.
The plan
Plan A
With limited drift, anchor or fish static from sheltered positions. Work Bibio on the bob and Clan Chief 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 · September highlighted
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Trout seasonSeason
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
Daddy Long LegsHatch
2
3
2
Hawthorn FlyHatch
2
2
Claret DunHatch
1
2
1
Silverhorns & LonghornsHatch
1
2
2
2
1
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
Ranked for today
Fly box · Trout
What's coming
Plan ahead
5-day outlook
Condition match
57%
Cloud50%
Wind30%
Temp100%
A reasonable day here, though wind isn't quite in the sweet spot.
Other water nearby · 3
Gallery · 2
Loch Borralie, one of the far-north limestone lochs near Durness, Sutherland, renowned for wild brown trout in gin-clear water. Terrain map
Water quality (WFD)
Why this score
- Wind conditions (strong) are not ideal for this water.
- Temperature (cool) is in the sweet spot for autumn fishing.
- Daddy Longlegs are in their seasonal window, boosting the chance of targeted feeding.
Directions
Seasons & zones
- Trout 15 March → 6 October
Related guides
Booking & contacts
Boards & regulators
Far North Limestone Lochs
Head to
Wind driftSE wind
North-western end
A southeasterly has held for most of a day at much the same temperature as the 15°C water. No thermal steer either way, but the drift still stacks food against the north-western 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 Bibio on the bob and Clan Chief on the point.
The plan
Plan A
With limited drift, anchor or fish static from sheltered positions. Work Bibio on the bob and Clan Chief 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 4 guilds as a supporter.
Start free trial14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Beyond the hatch · worth watchingambient prey(1)
Hatch predictions
Top prey shown — see all 5 as a supporter.
Start free trial14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Through the year
0–3 scale · September highlighted
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Trout seasonSeason
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
Daddy Long LegsHatch
2
3
2
Hawthorn FlyHatch
2
2
Claret DunHatch
1
2
1
Silverhorns & LonghornsHatch
1
2
2
2
1
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
Ranked for today
Fly box · Trout
What's coming
Plan ahead
5-day outlook
Condition match
57%
Cloud50%
Wind30%
Temp100%
A reasonable day here, though wind isn't quite in the sweet spot.
Other water nearby · 3
Gallery · 2
Loch Borralie, one of the far-north limestone lochs near Durness, Sutherland, renowned for wild brown trout in gin-clear water. Terrain map
Water quality (WFD)
- Ecology: Good
- Chemical: Unknown
SEPA (Scotland) · UKSC020563
Why this score
- Wind conditions (strong) are not ideal for this water.
- Temperature (cool) is in the sweet spot for autumn fishing.
- Daddy Longlegs are in their seasonal window, boosting the chance of targeted feeding.
Directions
Seasons & zones
- Trout 15 March → 6 October
Related guides
Booking & contacts
Boards & regulators