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welcome

Welcome to the North-West Highlands of Scotland. Straddling the Wester Ross - Sutherland border, this is a rich and diverse wild land of mountains, rivers, burns and lochs. Home to the arctic char, sea trout, elusive Atlantic salmon and jewel-like wild brown trout.

This remarkable corner of the Highland landscape is dominated by the hills of Coigach and Assynt and offers some exceptional fishing in iconic locations.

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FISHING

Perfectly positioned in Elphin, a small village on the A835 between Ullapool, Lochinver and Achiltibuie, I'm on the NC500 route. With the renowned lochs of Cam, Veyatie and Urigill on my doorstep, access to great fishing in this area couldn’t be easier. I can offer a fantastic range of sport for all abilities and ages.

There are hundreds of lochs in Coigach and Assynt. They are teeming, fertile environments with a huge variety of plants and wildlife, dramatic vistas and rich geology.

The wild brown trout you can expect to catch within these waters are spirited and beautiful fish. There are ferrox monsters lurking in many of the lochs. However, just under 1/2 a lb is the average size for this area.

Your experience can be as adventurous or sedate as you’d like to make it. However, for a little effort there can be rewards. The deeper you venture the more wildlife you're likely to encounter, and some of the more remote lochs and burns hold better specimens simply because they are fished so infrequently.

There are a number of fabulous west coast spate rivers within touching distance. These are exciting stretches of water when the conditions are right. With salmon and sea trout running throughout the season that elusive bar of silver is within reach.

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WHat I offer

guided fly-fishing

I provide guided days and tuition for individuals or parties, families or the seasoned enthusiast. Each fishing trip is individually planned, taking into account the experience you are after, the weather and the fishing conditions. Please contact me to discuss exactly what you're looking for.

boat hire and fishing permits

I hire out boats on Loch Cam, Loch Veyatie and Loch Urigill. I have one boat on each loch; the hire cost includes the boat, a modern outboard engine, fuel and life-jackets. I sell fishing permits for the Ledmore Estate river and loch system, including Ledmore River, Ledbeg River, Urigill Burn, Loch Cam, Loch Veyatie and Loch Urigill.

I also sell permits on behalf of the Assynt Angling Association and the Assynt Crofters Trust.

Non-guided experiences

For keen fishers, I can offer everything you need for a non-guided fishing experience. This includes all equipment, permit, consultation and advice on fishing location and tactics.

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rates

Guided fishing for wild brown TROUT

Bank fishing from the loch, river or burn:

One day’s guided trout fishing £350

½ day guided trout fishing £300

£110 per person thereafter

All prices include guide, permit and equipment hire.

guided fishing for wild brown trout: BOAT FISHING

Guided boat fishing on lochs:

One day’s guided boat fishing £380

1/2 day guided boat fishing £330

£110 per person thereafter

All prices include guide, permit and equipment hire.

guided fishing for SALMON & SEA TROUT

Guided salmon fishing on spate rivers:

One day’s guided salmon fishing starts from £480

£110 per person thereafter

All prices include guide, permit and equipment hire.

Non-guided experiences

For keen fishers, I can offer everything you need for a non-guided fishing experience. This includes all equipment, permit, consultation and advice on fishing location and tactics.

£150 per person, per day

Boat hire and fishing permits

Boat hire charge covers the boat and outboard engine, fuel and life-jackets. Each angler will also need a fishing permit. Boat hire on Loch Cam, Loch Veyatie or Loch Urigill: £75/day
Fishing permit for bank or boat fishing on Loch Cam, Loch Veyatie or Loch Urigill : £10/day per person
Bank permit for the Ledmore River system: £20/day per person