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Welcome to Loch Fad Fishery

Loch Fad (Rainbow and Brown Trout) – 175 acres, the ‘long loch’ is situated on the lovely Island of Bute off the west coast of Scotland and lies directly along the Highland fault line. It is classified byScottish Natural Heritage as a site of special scientific interest (SSSI) for its scenic beauty and its huge diversity of bird life and vegetation. The loch is surrounded by wooded hills, including one of the first commercial Douglas Fir plantations dating from the 1840’s.
With a maximum depth of 36 feet at the narrows, the ends of the loch have shallower areas ideal for fly fishing and although fish can be taken all over, the south end does tend to fish better as the water warms.

Donald Campbell’s Bluebird came to Loch Fad in 2018

Take a look at the video below to see Bluebird on action.,.,

The Latest Loch Fad News!

2nd April

Apr 2, 2024

Another day at the office for John Bowman and Grandson, Ace of spades again, first catch of his season for young Cameron , and all bag limits for Billy and the boys on bait .

Loch Lomond Sea Planes To Land At Loch Fad

Nov 28, 2019

Loch Fad has been working with Loch Lomond sea plane company Recently doing trials on the Loch. I can now confirm that we will be working together in the near future flying from Loch fad Isle of Bute to Loch Lomond landing at Cameron House, with Return journeys...

1st July

Jul 1, 2018

Today at the discovery centre on Bute you can catch up with two of the Lads from the Bluebird team who are here at the Rothesay Gala day,The lads will be there till 4 pm if you fancy a chat about the Bluebird project and what they have planned for the visit to Loch...

30th June

Jun 30, 2018

Kevin wins the memorial day at Loch Fad with 7 Rainbows for 24lb 8oz with best fish 6lbs, Lads had a great day with a few beers, sunshine and some good banter, and a wee trip doon the water, cheers Jimmy.

28th June

Jun 28, 2018

Maw Paw and the weans at the Loch enjoying the sunshine. Water quality clear at the Loch although the fishing is a bit slow with the warm water conditions, Better jetty for boat anglers, And we have Just over a month til the Bluebird arrives at the Loch. [gallery...

27th May

May 27, 2018

Patna angling club having a day at Loch Fad with Family and friends enjoying the Sunshine and a few Rainbows caught along the Left shore , Boathouse bay and Dam wall.

26th May

May 26, 2018

Great weather and catches at the Loch this week from Boat and Bank angling, Best Returns went to william Smith and Gordon with over 100 Rainbows and 30 pike for their visit, All Returned safely, lads fished with maggot/sweetcorn cocktails for Rainbows and Makrel...

12th May

May 14, 2018

Good start for the Ferry fly fishers at fad today with 25 rainbows in the boat and the same lost on takes, using mixed lines with Hot head damsels, Crunchers, Bibio's. and cormorants, Fishing along the reed bed shore there was some double takes at one point,...

5th May

May 5, 2018

Best catch of the day with 14 Rainbows for 34lbs with 4 fish around the 4lb mark went to Robert McAlister Dan and Stewart Mitchell. fishing Bait at the Boat house bay; Kevin , Rory and Mark, Pike fishing yesterday and today have Recorded 20 pike with Best fish...