The Scottish West Highlands’ premier salmon river.
“The Lochy is the Queen of Scottish salmon rivers”.
John Ashley-Cooper, A Salmon Fishers Odyssey.
There are few rivers in Scotland that can rival the River Lochy and what it offers to the salmon angler. From its majestic views of Ben Nevis and the surrounding mountain landscape to its choppy gravelly runs, beautiful clear deep pools and tantalising glides, it’s quite simply a fly-fisherman's paradise. If you seek variety, space, seclusion and tranquillity then it’s all here in abundance. However, salmon fishing on the Lochy is not all about relaxation and admiring the views. This river has some seriously big salmon running its course. These fresh run fish represent the greatest challenge in salmon fishing; hooking them isn’t easy but landing them is even harder. It takes skill and patience but this is what salmon fishing is all about.
Fishing on the Lochy
The river is divided into 4 beats, with each beat fishing up a maximum to 4 rods. The beats are roughly 2.5 miles in length and vary greatly in character. In addition to the main beats, all anglers have access to the productive pools both below the Dam at Mucomir and the Tailrace- which is the estuary beat. Essentially you have access to the whole river which is worked on a rotational basis, with the beats changing daily.
Key Information
River Levels
Get up-to-date information from SEPA on the Lochy’s current water level data.
Latest Catches
Get the latest catch information from the Lochy via FishPal.
Fishing Report
Read the latest fishing reports on the River Lochy website.
Lochy Fishing Seasons
The Lochy season can be divided into 3 categories :
May - Mid-July
MSW salmon up to and over 30lbs are the main target. Average size is typically 13–15lbs and mostly fresh/sealiced.
Late June - August
1SW salmon (Grilse) predominate at this time averaging around 5lbs.
September & October
Resident river fish and a run of coloured but fresh salmon and grilse that have spent the late summer in the estuary and run the river late.
Accommodation on the Lochy
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Ivy Cottage
Traditional and newly refurbished house at the top of Beat 1, a stone’s throw from the river. Sleeps up to 13 in 7 bedrooms with 5 bathrooms. Stunning views. Prices around £2000 per week.
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Camisky Lodge
Luxury accommodation in traditional sporting lodge situated at the heart of Beat 3 and a very short walk to the river. Sleeps up to 14 in 7 bedrooms, 3 en-suite with 2 further bathrooms
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Camisky Steading
Ideal for smaller parties. Converted barn right at the heart of Beat 3. Sleeps up to 6 in 3 bedrooms
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New Lodge & Chalets
A range of excellent lodges and chalets for between 8 and 4 people in very close proximity to Beat 4. Beautiful views of Ben Nevis and the surrounding countryside.