Can I fish on Loch Long?

Spiny dogfish
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Loch Long/Fish

Is Loch Long a sea loch?

Loch Long, in the west of the National Park, forms a sea loch extending 20 miles from the Firth of Clyde at its southwestern end. Similar to a fjord, the loch forms a long indent with the coast of the Cowal Peninsula on one side and the entire western coastline of the Rosneath Peninsula on the other side.

Where can I fish on Loch Etive?

Best Place to Fish on Loch Etive

• The bottom of the hill in Bonawe by the school.
• The first bay inside the bridge on the north shore.
• The 2nd jetty at Taynuilt.
• The Bonawe Quarry (it’s very deep so it can be a hit or miss.)
• The church before the Bonawe Quarry.
• The marina just before Oban near Green Frog Pub.

How long is Loch Long in Scotland?

approximately 20 miles
Loch Long is a body of water in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. The Sea Loch extends from the Firth of Clyde at its southwestern end. It measures approximately 20 miles (32 km) in length, with a width of between 1 and 2 miles (1.6 and 3.2 km)….

Loch Long
Type	Sea Loch
Basin countries	Scotland, United Kingdom
Frozen	No

How deep is Loch Long?

98′Loch Long / Max depth
2 reviews of Loch Long It’s a good option to explore in the lesser-known Argyll forest in the natural park of the Trossachs and convenient to reach if you are in the Glasgow area. The lake itself is not the deepest since at its centre the deepest part is 30m.

Is Loch Long safe to swim?

Yes you can, about 10ft or so out it shelves to around 300ft depth. It is tidal so you have to consider this when swimming. It has an excellent reef to snorkel and is fantastic for diving. It is used by Ardentiny outdoor centre for children’s education in water activities.

Where is the best sea fishing in Scotland?

Top Fishing Venues in Scotland

• River Spey, Fochabers.
• River Ness, Inverness.
• River Tay, Perthshire.
• River Bladnoch, Kirkcowan.
• The Orkney Islands, Kirkwall.
• St. Andrews Beach, Fife.
• Kirkcudbright Harbour, Galloway.
• Ayr Harbour, South Ayrshire.

Is Loch Etive salt water?

Loch etive is one of the most unique sea lochs in the UK. With the mixtue of fresh and salt water and its own tidal system, Loch Etive is host to a very wide range of fish.

Does Loch Long have a tide?

The tide is currently falling in Loch Long. As you can see on the tide chart, the highest tide of 4.2m was at 9:54pm and the lowest tide of 1m was at 4:05am.

What kind of fish are in Loch Long?

Do you need a permit for sea fishing in Scotland?

There is no fishing licence necessary to fish in Scotland. The only exception is the Border Esk region of Scotland, which flows into England and is regarded as English water.

Can I sea fish on a Sunday in Scotland?

There is no fishing for salmon or sea trout on a Sunday. Catch and release became mandatory across Scotland in 2015 until 1st April each year (1st May in the Esk District). There are a number of other mandatory and voluntary conservation measures in place across Scotland.

What fish are in Loch Long?

Do you need a permit to fish sea lochs in Scotland?

1. Fishing permits (written permission) in Scotland. In order to fish for freshwater fish and migratory fish (sea and freshwater) you need a written permission from the landowner or a fishing club.

Do you need a licence to sea fish in Scotland?

You do not need a licence to fish with rod and line anywhere in Scotland apart from in the Border Esk region. You only need permission from the landowner or an angling club.

Do I need a licence for sea fishing UK?

Do I need a Sea Fishing Boat licence in the UK? According to . GOV, you only need a vessel licence if you plan to sell any of the fish that you catch and land (even if you only sell the excess to your friends). Sea fish caught and kept for personal use must meet size limitations for the UK do not need a license.