About The Rivers

Carron - Not to be confused with the East Coast Carron which flows into the Kyle of Sutherland, the West Coast Carron flows into Loch Carron which is situated just to the north of Kyle of Lochalsh.

Ewe & Loch Maree - This is one of the largest catchments on the West Coast. The river Ewe flows out of the 12 mile long Loch Maree once a famed sea trout loch.

Gruinard & Little Gruinard - Two classic spate rivers both draining into Gruinard Bay to the west of Ullapool.

Awe, Loch Awe & Orchy - The river Awe flows out of Loch Awe, one of Scotland's largest freshwater lochs, into Loch Etive just north of Oban. The loch itself is well known for its trout and pike fishing and many of its salmon run up the Orchy.

Lochy - One of the most productive rivers on the West Coast, the River Lochy drains much of the southwestern part of the Great Glen, flowing into Loch Linnhe next to Fort William

Other rivers in this area - These include: Aline, Creran and Shiel.

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Snizort



West Coast Islands

Islay - Although there are many streams and rivers on the island only two rivers, the Laggan and the Sorn are of interest for salmon fishing. Both rivers are at their best when the levels are falling after a spate.

Mull - The island has six salmon rivers and numerous lochs that have good stocks of wild brown trout. The most notable of the salmon rivers are the Aros, Baa and the Forsa.

Skye - There are many small spate rivers on the island and numerous lochs that have stocks of brown trout. The main river is the Snizort.

Other islands - These include Jura, Colonsay, Coll, Tiree and the Small Isles, but none have any salmon rivers, although some sea trout and the odd salmon may be caught in the larger burns.