Loch Insh Water Sports and Outdoor Activity Centre, near Aviemore, Scotland
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Very good the best place for sports in Scotland well done
(Karyna, August)
ACTIVITIES: Fishing
What a beauty !!
Big pike offer fantastic sport
Well done lads !!
| Activity Overview | |
|---|---|
| Min Age: | 6 years |
| Session max: | 24 places |
| Session min: | 1 place |
| Equipment Provided: | All equipment including Rod, Tackle, Landing net and lifejackets if taking a boat(which must be worn at all times) Outboard |
| Participants to take: | Waterproofs. |
| Experience: | No experience necessary for a bank fishing permit. Must be familiar with outboards if taking a boat with an engine. |
On The Loch
The River Spey of which Loch Insh is a widening is probably the most famous Salmon river in the world. Locals have fished Loch Insh for years and it’s still very popular. The largest recorded salmon was 36lb and was caught by Gregor MacBain in 1962
Pike are also abundant in Loch Insh and many anglers come in search of the big one! Trout and Arctic Char can always be found behind the island which is nicely sheltered from the prevailing wind, making it perfect for teaching fly fishing or just spinning with the kids.
Stocked Lochan
Our stocked lochan was custom built for fly fishing and is ideal for children and beginners. Instruction is always available on request with one of our local fishermen who know all the secrets of Loch Insh’s depths.
Hire and Permits
Hire is based on ½ day or day prices. Early morning and late evening hire’s also available.
Our fishing season runs from the middle of February through until the end of September.
The “old man”, who started Loch Insh with Sally in 1969, now spends most of his time fishing the Loch during the season.
We have three fishing boats which can be used with or without engines or you can bring your own engine if you want.
We have spinning, fly, and Spey cast rods for you to hire out on the loch or again you can bring your own.
In the gift shop you can purchase any extra tackle that you require including lures that we recommend, but bait fishing is not however allowed on the loch.
Bank fishing is available on the loch at a greatly reduced rate to using the boat if that is what you prefer . This approach is perfect for kids and for catching trout rather than Salmon.
