Fishing                                                                                       There are numerous fresh water lochs on the Islay Estates in which brown trout can be caught.   The best months are May, June and July.   The main lochs are Gorm, Skerrols and Finlaggan and these fish well throughout the season.   There are good trout in Loch Ardnave, but it is not recommended after July because of weed growth.   Loch Ardnahoe is very deep; it fishes better after the end of May and is noted for its very large trout.

Lochs Laingeadail, Drolsay and Leathan are less accessible, but offer an interesting outing for someone walking into the hills and fishing in idyllic scenery.

A bank permit covers all lochs, except Loch Gorm.   The Boat hire charge includes your fishing permit.   There are boats on Lochs Gorm, Skerrols, Cam, Finlaggan, and Ardnahoe.           The Fishing Season is between 15th March and 30th September.
Best months are May, June and July.
Tickets are available from the Islay Estates Office or 01496 810 221

Brown Trout : Season Permit   £40

                    Weekly permit   £30

                    3 Day Permit     £22

                    Daily Permit      £12

Under 15s half price
Boats (per day - including permit): £30

Boat (after 3pm - including permit): £20

Salmon: £30 - per day on River Laggan.
(Subject to Laggan Fishery Board catch and release policy)