Country flags for UK, Spain, Germany, France, China and Italy Speedy Booker Partner Sites

Grimersta

Fishery
Boat
Hut
BACK
1/13
CLOSE
View toward Grimersta Lodge
View toward Grimersta Lodge
View toward Grimersta Lodge
2/13
CLOSE
Kelt Pool
Kelt Pool
Kelt Pool
3/13
CLOSE
Bridge Pool
Bridge Pool
Bridge Pool
4/13
CLOSE
Burnfoot Pool
Burnfoot Pool
Burnfoot Pool
5/13
CLOSE
Admirals Hut
Admirals Hut
Admirals Hut
6/13
CLOSE
Island Pool
Island Pool
Island Pool
7/13
CLOSE
Upper Rocky Pool
Upper Rocky Pool
Upper Rocky Pool
8/13
CLOSE
Blue Elver
Blue Elver
Blue Elver
9/13
CLOSE
Battery Pool
Battery Pool
Battery Pool
10/13
CLOSE
Macleays Stream
Macleays Stream
Macleays Stream
11/13
CLOSE
Loch Faoghail Chiorabhal
Loch Faoghail Chiorabhal
Loch Faoghail Chiorabhal
12/13
CLOSE
View towards the Ford Stream
View towards the Ford Stream
View towards the Ford Stream
13/13
CLOSE
May 2022 - Spring salmon
May 2022 - Spring salmon
May 2022 - Spring salmon

Find fishing

Over 100,000 rod/days to choose from!

Dates:

on:

Please select dates to view availability for this location

Overview

The famous Grimersta system of lochs, rivers and streams is widely regarded as one of the most prolific summer salmon systems in Europe.

Salmon, Grilse and Sea trout are to be found throughout the system during the summer months. Certain conditions on the lochs causes the fish to shoal at which times sport can be fast and furious! Boat fishing at Grimersta differs from elsewhere in both anglers fish from the stern of the boat, which is skillfully drifted by the ghillie with the bow into the wind.

Single handed 10' to 12' rods with line rated AFTM 6 to 8 are suitable although longer rods are used on the river and streams in high water conditions. A cast of two flies is traditional when fishing the lochs with the famous Blue Elver most effective on the dropper.

Fishing is by fly only, with eight rods rotating between four beats. Rods are let by the week, with Estate Manager Jason Laing leading an experienced team of ghillies whose services are included.

Guests stay in Grimersta Lodge which was built in 1861 and stands on the west shore of Loch Roag, the Atlantic sea loch into which the Grimersta River flows. When fish are running guests can enjoy the wonderful sight of shoals of salmon and grilse preparing to enter the river.

The lodge is fully staffed, providing breakfast, a picnic lunch, afternoon tea and dinner. Their chefs combine the very best of traditional and innovative cooking with locally sourced produce. Grimersta is rapidly gaining a reputation for superb cuisine. There is an excellent cellar. There is no fishing on a Sunday and guests take the opportunity to relax over a leisurely lunch or tour the island.

The season is from 4th June - 15th October, and weeks are let from Thursdays to Wednesdays.

OTHER ACCESS:-

Early Season: Day tickets are available for up to 4 Rods, at no charge, prior to 1st June. Catch and release for all Spring salmon and all Sea trout. Occasionally day tickets become available during the main season. There is a local rate which varies throughout the season.

Loch Langabhat: Day ticket access available for up to 5 Rods, bank fishing. For bookings and conditions see Loch Langabhat page

Stornoway Angling Association: SAA have access to the No. 1 boat on Loch Faighail an Tuim (Loch One), on Friday evenings throughout the season from 1st June.

Soval Angling Club: SAC have access to the No. 1 boat on Loch Faighail an Tuim (Loch One), on Saturday evenings throughout the season from 1st June. 


Banks
2m+5 lochs
Max rods/permits
8
Ghillies
4
5 year average
371.4

Catches

Atlantic salmon

Last 7 days: 19 (Largest: 11lbs)
'19 '20 '21 '22 '23 Avg '24
Jan 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Feb 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mar 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Apr 1 0 1 0 0 0.4 0
May 5 2 2 11 0 4 1
Jun 69 105 42 182 19 83.4 45
Jul 118 164 76 159 53 114 139
Aug 58 63 63 115 21 64 103
Sep 70 69 72 35 29 55 59
Oct 40 44 47 106 16 50.6 12
Nov 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dec 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 361 447 303 608 138 371.4 359

Trout

Last 7 days: 32 (Largest: 0lbs)
'19 '20 '21 '22 '23 Avg '24
Jan 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Feb 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mar 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Apr 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
May 6 0 15 0 0 4.2 0
Jun 94 0 212 204 170 136 73
Jul 179 0 130 80 42 86.2 143
Aug 173 0 83 158 58 94.4 53
Sep 146 0 199 170 24 107.8 165
Oct 33 0 39 26 1 19.8 12
Nov 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dec 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 631 0 678 638 295 448.4 446

Sea trout

Last 7 days: 0 (Largest: 0lbs)
'19 '20 '21 '22 '23 Avg '24
Jan 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Feb 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mar 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Apr 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
May 0 0 2 0 0 0.4 0
Jun 3 2 2 13 20 8 4
Jul 43 20 41 30 24 31.6 11
Aug 52 7 15 29 57 32 15
Sep 32 16 8 14 4 14.8 2
Oct 3 6 9 13 0 6.2 0
Nov 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dec 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 133 51 77 99 105 93 32

Facilities & information

Facilities

Hut

Fish

Trout

Atlantic salmon

Sea trout

Arrival information & directions

View others nearby

View others nearby