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Fishing locations

Fishing locations around Loch Lomond & The Trossachs

During your stay with us at Loch Lomond Waterfront, there are plenty of opportunities for fishing in the local area. Please always ensure you have the correct permit or permission for your chosen location. The rules for each location will be outlined on your permit, so please follow them at all times. Please also be aware of the fishing season dates, which also vary by location. You can find more information on permits, where to purchase them, laws and other guidance on the national park’s website.

Fishing breaks at Loch Lomond Waterfront

Guests of Loch Lomond Waterfront have access to our own private beach, from which you can launch onto Loch Lomond. Fishing permits, bait and boat hire are all available in our local village of Balmaha. Stay in one of our self-catering lodges and chalets, or our shepherd’s huts for a wonderful fishing break on the shores of the loch. We know lots of great fishing locations around Loch Lomond – just ask if you need any tips while staying with us!

Loch fishing

Loch Lomond is the largest loch in Scotland (by surface area) and it has a wide variety of fish. Fishing equipment and boat hire is available from several local companies. In addition to Loch Lomond, other fishing lochs in the area include Loch Katrine, Loch Ard, Loch Dochart, Loch Lubhair, Loch Chon, Loch Earn, Loch Lubnaig, Loch Venachar, Loch Arklet and Loch Eck. You’ll find brown trout in all of these lochs, while salmon, sea trout, coarse fish and grayling are also abundant in the national park.

River fishing

Endrick Water is one of the largest rivers that flows into Loch Lomond, and is known for its salmon runs. There are many beautiful rivers around the park, which are suitable for fishing, such as River Dochart, River Lochay, River Filan, River Teith, River Earn, River Leny, River Cur, River Forth and River Goil. Each of these rivers offers a unique fishing experience, with stunning scenery and a variety of fish species.

Download this angler’s map for a detailed list of lochs and rivers in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs.

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Testimonials

  • The Lodges are amazing

    'I would like to say that we all had an amazing time staying your lodges at the weekend.  The Lodges are amazing.  Beautifully presented and everything you need within.  Stunning location.  Muy birthday/retirement celebrations were made all the more special at this wonderful location with my friends around me.'
  • Everything was more than perfect

    'Everything was more than perfect, more than what we can ask for. And the view priceless, the whole stay was priceless, so thank you ever so much, hope to see you soon.'
  • Our own private beach

    'Just walking along the West Highland way path past some of the crowded beaches made us realise the value of having your own private waterfront onto the loch.  I can still picture walking down to the lochside on our first evening and watching an osprey dive for a fish!'
  • Wish we had longer

    'The ducks were very amusing, each day they waddled around the lodges looking for food, we bought some duck food for them in the local village shop. We just wished we were here for longer and hope to return in the future.'
  • Outstanding

    'Chef in a lodge was outstanding. The food was excellent as was the service. Superb evening.'