Fishing
Durness & Kinlochbervie Angling Club
The Angling Club has fishing rights over several lochs in North West Sutherland. For more information, please see Club Waters on the link below or call Phil Shaw or Andy Johnson on 0788 7510305 or email D-KLB-Angling@mail.com.
More details about the club can be found below:
The AGM was held on 22nd March at 6pm in KLB Community Hall. The next one is due in 2025
Scourie and District Angling Club
You can find comprehensive information, including details about day tickets and memberships, on their website at
Limestone Lochs of Durness
Durness sits on an outcrop of limestone and the Durness "limestone lochs" are known for their crystal clear water and high quality brown trout. The lochs are Borralie, Lanlish, Caladail and Croispoil. The fish are often challenging.
For permission to fish, please contact martin MacKay on 01972 511255 or email him at martin@durnesslimestonlochs.co.uk
For more information please visit https://www.durnesslimestonelochs.co.uk/ Information on the specific lochs can be found at https://www.troutquest.com/durness-g.asp
Fishing Hotels
Scourie Hotel
The Scourie Hotel has the fishing rights for around 300 lochs in the area. Permits are free for a minimum stay of 3 nights or at a reasonable charge for shorter stays. Please see the following from the Scourie Hotel for more information:
https://scouriehotel.com/fishing/
https://scouriehotel.com/newcomers-guide-to-fishing-at-scourie/
Sport Fishing
The North West Highlands offers a myriad of fishing opportunities set in a stunning landscape where you will encounter few other people. For general information, check out the VisitScotland download publication Fish in Scotland.
Shore Fishing
The best fishing sites are the rocky outcrops anywhere along the coast. VisitScotland advises the angler to "head for rocky areas with a bit of depth and lots of kelp". Thanks to the Scottish Outdoor Access Code, anglers are guaranteed responsible access to many miles of coastline. Read more about the SOAC as it applies to fishing at:
https://www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot/practical-guide-all/field-sports/fishing
This past summer (2021), the Chandlers at Kinlochbervie Harbour have been keeping a record of catches. The list includes sea bass, pollack, mackerel, whiting, ling and lemon sole. If you have just an hour or two to spare, many visitors enjoy the relaxing but convenient experience of fishing from the jetty at Loch Clash.
Fishing Charters
North West Sea Tours (next to the Kylesku Hotel) offer fishing trips and private charters. Telephone 07939 386 330 or 07766 403 072. They also offer regular wildlife cruises.
https://www.facebook.com/North-West-Sea-Tours-106512438353375
