Angling in the Outer Hebrides - 2022
![Jens Thomsen with one of two grilse he caught and released on Loch Langabhat during August 1st. Both grilse were caught on a Toby lure.]()
Jens Thomsen with one of two grilse he caught and released on Loch Langabhat during August 1st. Both grilse were caught on a Toby lure.
![Jens Thomsen netting a grilse for Robbie Bell during a visit to Loch Langabhat on August 1st. The grilse was released.]()
Jens Thomsen netting a grilse for Robbie Bell during a visit to Loch Langabhat on August 1st. The grilse was released.
![7 year old Oliver Burgstaller on his first fishing trip to the Finsbay Fishery on East Harris. Oliver caught his first ever sea trout during this August visit.]()
7 year old Oliver Burgstaller on his first fishing trip to the Finsbay Fishery on East Harris. Oliver caught his first ever sea trout during this August visit.
![Lana Richardson released this 4lb grilse that she hooked on a Mini Muddler at the Obbe Fishery, Isle of Harris.]()
Lana Richardson released this 4lb grilse that she hooked on a Mini Muddler at the Obbe Fishery, Isle of Harris.
![One of four grilse released during August 9th by a local angler. This one took a Muddler.]()
One of five grilse released during August 9th by a local angler. This one took a Muddler.
![Releasing a 3lb grilse that took a Girnel Shrimp during August 9th.]()
Releasing a 3lb grilse that took a Girnel Shrimp during August 9th.
![Releasing a 10lb salmon to the Bridge Pool on the Grimersta River during August 4th. Mr. S. Hopper hooked the fish on a Blue Elver.]()
Releasing a 10lb salmon to the Bridge Pool on the Grimersta River during August 4th. Mr. S. Hopper hooked the fish on a Blue Elver.
![Mr. P. Askew bending into a salmon on Loch Faoghail an Tuim (Grimersta) during July 26th.]()
Mr. P. Askew bending into a salmon on Loch Faoghail an Tuim (Grimersta) during July 26th
![A nice 6lb salmon about to be released by Mr. P. Askew. The fish was hooked on a Connemara Black in Loch Faoghail an Tuim on July 26th.]()
A nice 6lb salmon about to be released by Mr. P. Askew. The fish was hooked on a Connemara Black in Loch Faoghail an Tuim, Grimersta on July 26th.
![Matt Cook (Ghillie) netting a 4lb grilse in Loch Faoghail an Tuim. Mr. W. Garrett hooked the grilse on a Muddler during July 20th.]()
Matt Cook (Ghillie) netting a 4lb grilse in Loch Faoghail an Tuim. Mr. W. Garrett hooked the grilse on a Muddler during July 20th.
![Releasing a 3lb grilse at the Ford Stream, Grimersta. Mr W. Garrett hoked the grilse on a Blue Elver during July 16th.]()
Releasing a 3lb grilse at the Ford Stream, Grimersta. Mr W. Garrett hoked the grilse on a Blue Elver during July 16th.
![Mr. W. Garrett released this 5lb grilse to the Captain]()
Mr. W. Garrett released this 5lb grilse to the Captains Pool on the Grimersta River during July 16th. The grilse took a Silver Stoat.
![Matt Cook (Ghillie) releasing Mr. W. Garrett's 5lb grilse to the Upper Rocky Pool on the Grimersta River during July 19th. The grilse was hooked on an Executioner.]()
Matt Cook (Ghillie) releasing Mr. W. Garrett's 5lb grilse to the Upper Rocky Pool on the Grimersta River during July 19th. The grilse was hooked on an Executioner.
![A local angler caught & released this solid 6lb-8oz salmon during July 16th. The fish was hooked on a Muddler.]()
A local angler caught & released this solid 6lb-8oz salmon during July 16th. The fish was hooked on a Muddler.
![Matt Cook with a 4lb July grilse Matt hooked the grilse on a Muddler in Loch Faoghail an Tuim (Grimersta).]()
Matt Cook with a 4lb July grilse to his own rod. Matt hooked the grilse on a Muddler in Loch Faoghail an Tuim (Grimersta).
![A nice Loch Fada (South Uist) grilse about to be released by Michael Heery. Michael caught the fish on a Silver Daddy during July 26th.]()
A nice Loch Fada (South Uist) grilse about to be released by Michael Heery. Michael caught the fish on a Silver Daddy during July 26th.
![A bonnie Loch East Bee brown trout for Andy Macfarlane during July 25th. The trout, which was released, was estimated between 3 and 4lb.]()
A bonnie Loch East Bee brown trout for Andy Macfarlane during July 25th. The trout, which was released, was estimated between 3 and 4lb.
![A coloured finnock about to be released by David Spray on July 7th. The finnock took an Orange Muddler.]()
A coloured finnock about to be released by David Spray on July 7th. The finnock took an Orange Muddler.
![Nice markings on this Loch East Bee brown trout that Andy Macfarlane released during July 25th.]()
Nice markings on this Loch East Bee brown trout that Andy Macfarlane released during July 25th.
![A nice moor Loch brownie about to be released. the trout was hooked on a Dabbler.]()
A nice hill loch brownie about to be released. the trout was hooked on a Dabbler.
![Andy Macfarlane released this nice sea trout that he caught in Loch Fada (South Uist) during July 26th.]()
Andy Macfarlane released this nice sea trout that he caught in Loch Fada (South Uist) during July 26th.
![Nice colouration on this Loch an Duin brown trout that was hooked on a Dabbler variant during July 14th.]()
Nice colouration on this Loch an Duin brown trout that was hooked on a Dabbler variant during July 14th.
![Andy Macfarlane released this nice Loch Stilligarry trout on a Connemara Black during July 23rd.]()
Andy Macfarlane released this nice Loch Stilligarry trout that he hooked on a Connemara Black during July 23rd
![A 5lb+ grilse about to be released to Loch Faoghail an Tuim during July 9th. The grilse was hooked on an Orange Muddler by D. Whiteford.]()
A 5lb+ grilse about to be released to Loch Faoghail an Tuim during July 9th. The grilse was hooked on an Orange Muddler by D. Whiteford.
![A fresh run 4lb grilse for David Spray on July 6th. The grilse was hooked on a Junction Shrimp and was returned.]()
A fresh run 4lb grilse for David Spray on July 6th. The grilse was hooked on a Junction Shrimp and was returned.
![A second grilse for David Spray during July 6th. Hooked on a Junction Shrimp and released.]()
A second grilse for David Spray during July 6th. Hooked on a Junction Shrimp and released.
![A nice sea trout for Kenny Macdonald from the Steinish Pool on July 5th. This was one of four landed by Kenny whilst worm fishing.]()
A nice sea trout for Kenny Macdonald from the Steinish Pool on July 5th. This was one of four landed by Kenny whilst worm fishing.
![J. Moore into a strong grilse in the Bridge Pool on the Grimersta River during June 30th.]()
J. Moore into a strong grilse in the Bridge Pool on the Grimersta River during June 30th.
![Landed after a tough battle. This solid 5lb-8oz grilse was hooked on a Silver Stoat in the Bridge Pool by J. Moore during June 30th.]()
Landed after a tough battle. This solid 5lb-8oz grilse was hooked on a Silver Stoat in the Bridge Pool (Grimersta) by J. Moore during June 30th.
![A nice brown trout from Loch Eirearaigh for David Spray. The fish was hooked on a Partridge & Claret and was released.]()
A nice brown trout from Loch Eirearaigh for David Spray. The fish was hooked on a Partridge & Claret and was released.
![A beautifully marked brown trout from a Lewis moorland loch. The trout was hooked by David Spray on a fly of his own tying and released.]()
A beautifully marked brown trout from a Lewis moorland loch. The trout was hooked by David Spray on a fly of his own tying and released.
![A solid loch Haumabhat brown trout for Elena Thomson during July 4th.]()
A solid Loch Haumabhat (Finsbay) brown trout for Elena Thomson during July 4th.
![Fergus Thomson with a well conditioned brown trout from Loch Haumabhat (Finsbay) on July 4th.]()
Fergus Thomson with a well conditioned brown trout from Loch Haumabhat (Finsbay) on July 4th.
![Clark Thomson with a nice brown trout from Loch Haumabhat on July 4th.]()
Clark Thomson with a nice brown trout from Loch Haumabhat on July 4th.
![A bright 3lb-8oz Loch Langabhat grilse, one of two grilse plus a salmon hooked by Colin Macritchie on an ABU Toby lure during June 28th.]()
A bright 3lb-8oz Loch Langabhat grilse, one of two grilse plus a salmon hooked by Colin Macritchie on an ABU Toby lure during June 28th.
![Garry Macleod with a fresh run 5lb grilse that he hooked on an ABU Toby lure from Loch Langabhat. This grilse was one of four landed by Garry during June 28th.]()
Garry Macleod with a fresh run 5lb grilse that he hooked on an ABU Toby lure from Loch Langabhat. This grilse was one of four landed by Garry during June 28th.
![An 8lb-8oz salmon from Loch Langabhat on June 28th. Colin Macritchie hooked the salmon on an ABU Toby lure and released it.]()
An 8lb-8oz salmon from Loch Langabhat on June 28th. Colin Macritchie hooked the salmon on an ABU Toby lure and released it.
![Ross Macaulay released this 2lb-8oz brown trout that he caught on a Muddler in Loch Orasaigh during may 22nd.]()
Ross Macaulay released this 2lb-8oz brown trout that he caught on a Muddler in Loch Orasaigh during May 22nd.
![A 4lb grilse being released by C. Reading to the Kelt Pool on the Grimersta River during June 24th. The grilse was hooked on a Silver Stoat.]()
A 4lb grilse being released by C. Reading to the Kelt Pool on the Grimersta River during June 24th. The grilse was hooked on a Silver Stoat.
![A. Lowrie releasing a 9lb salmon to Colonel Bradford]()
A. Lowrie releasing a 9lb salmon to Colonel Bradford's Pool on the Grimersta River. The salmon was hooked on a Blue Elver during June 24th.
![C. Reading about to release a 3lb-8oz grilse to Sanderson]()
C. Reading about to release a 3lb-8oz grilse to Sanderson Pool (Grimersta) on June 23rd. The grilse took a Blue Elver.
![Jason Laing (Ghillie) about to release K. Strachan]()
Jason Laing (Ghillie) about to release K. Strachan's 4lb grilse to the Kelt Pool on June 20th. The grilse was hooked on a Cone-Head.
![A nice 1lb-4oz brown trout from Loch Upper Bornish (South Uist). This was the best of five trout that David Kelly landed during June 23rd.]()
A nice 1lb-4oz brown trout from Loch Upper Bornish (South Uist). This was the best of five trout that David Kelly landed during June 23rd.
![I. Mackay released this double figure salmon that he hooked on a Blue Elver in Loch Airigh nah-Airde during June 21st.]()
I. Mackay released this double figure salmon that he hooked on a Blue Elver in Loch Airigh na h-Airde during June 21st.
![Robbie bell with one of two grilse he landed whilst trolling a copper Toby lure in Loch Langabhat on June 20th.]()
Robbie bell with one of two grilse he landed whilst trolling a copper Toby lure in Loch Langabhat on June 20th.
![D. Kelly releasing a 1lb brown trout to Mill Loch (South Uist) during June 22nd.]()
D. Kelly releasing a 1lb brown trout to Mill Loch (South Uist) during June 22nd.
![A nice grilse for N. Graham from Loch Langabhat on a copper Toby lure during June 20th.]()
A nice grilse for N. Graham from Loch Langabhat on a copper Toby lure during June 20th.
![One of six brown trout landed by David Kelly from Loch East Ollay (South Uist) during June 21st. This 1lb fish was hooked on a Butcher.]()
One of six brown trout landed by David Kelly from Loch East Ollay (South Uist) during June 21st. This 1lb fish was hooked on a Butcher.
![N. Graham with a Loch Langabhat grilse. the fish was hooked on a copper Toby lure during June 20th.]()
N. Graham with a Loch Langabhat grilse. the fish was hooked on a copper Toby lure during June 20th.
![David Kelly about to release a nice Loch Hallan (South Uist) brown trout during June 20th. The trout was hooked on a Butcher.]()
David Kelly about to release a nice Loch Hallan (South Uist) brown trout during June 20th. The trout was hooked on a Butcher.
![Loch an t-sagart on the Lochportain road yielded this nice brown trout for Len Booth during June 21st. The trout was hooked ona fly of Len]()
Loch an t-sagart on the Lochportain road yielded this nice brown trout for Len Booth during June 21st. The trout was hooked on a fly of Len's design.
![Jason Laing (Ghillie) about to release a fresh-run grilse at the Grimersta Ford Stream that was hooked on a Neep by K. Strachan during June 18th.]()
Jason Laing (Ghillie) about to release a fresh-run grilse at the Grimersta Ford Stream that was hooked on a Neep by K. Strachan during June 18th.
![A bonnie 1lb-3oz brown trout from Loch Hosta that took a size 12 Gorgeous George. The trout was caught by David Gardner during June 17th.]()
A bonnie 1lb-3oz brown trout from Loch Hosta that took a size 12 Gorgeous George. The trout was caught by David Gardner during June 17th.
![Into a feisty 5lb grilse in the Sea Pool at Grimersta during June 17th. K. Strachan hooked the grilse on a Blue Elver.]()
Into a feisty 5lb grilse in the Sea Pool at Grimersta during June 17th. K. Strachan hooked the grilse on a Blue Elver.
![Releasing a 2lb-12oz brown trout to a Benbecula loch during June 15th. The hefty trout was hooked on a size 12 Wickham]()
Releasing a 2lb-12oz brown trout to a Benbecula loch during June 15th. The hefty trout was hooked on a size 12 Wickham Fancy.
![A fresh-run Hebridean grilse that was tempted by a Cascade during June 17th.]()
A fresh-run Hebridean grilse that was tempted by a Cascade during June 17th.
![Charlie Nicolson with an 11lb brown trout from Loch Langavat (Obbe Fishery). Charlie hooked the hefty trout whilst bait fishing on June 13th.]()
Charlie Nicolson with an 11lb brown trout from Loch Langavat (Obbe Fishery). Charlie hooked the hefty trout whilst bait fishing on June 13th.
![K. Strachan battling with a 3lb grilse on Loch Faoghail an Tuim (Grimersta) during June 17th. The grilse was hooked on a Blue Elver.]()
K. Strachan battling with a 3lb grilse on Loch Faoghail an Tuim (Grimersta) during June 17th. The grilse was hooked on a Blue Elver.
![Beautiful colouration on this Benbecula brown trout.]()
Beautiful colouration on this well conditioned Benbecula brown trout.
![Garry Macleod hooked this 11lb salmon in the Dam Pool on the River Creed during June 20th. The fish was hooked on a Park Shrimp.]()
Garry Macleod hooked this 11lb salmon in the Dam Pool on the River Creed during June 20th. The fish was hooked on a Park Shrimp.
![A 1lb-4oz sea trout from Ath Leathan sea pool, Benbecula. The sea trout took a size 12 Wickhams Fancy.]()
A 1lb-4oz sea trout from Ath Leathan sea pool, Benbecula. The sea trout took a size 12 Wickhams Fancy.
![A size 12 Heather Fly tempted this 1lb-8oz brown trout. The trout, which was released was caught in a Benbecula water during June 14th.]()
A size 12 Heather Fly tempted this 1lb-8oz brown trout. The trout, which was released was caught in a Benbecula water during June 14th.
![Mrs. A. Shipley returned this 7lb salmon to the Sea Pool at Grimersta during June 16th. The salmon was hooked on a Blue Elver.]()
Mrs. A. Shipley returned this 7lb salmon to the Sea Pool at Grimersta during June 16th. The salmon was hooked on a Blue Elver.
![A 1lb-8oz brown trout from a Benbecula water. The trout was hooked on a size 12 Claret Dabbler during June 14th and released.]()
A 1lb-8oz brown trout from a Benbecula water. The trout was hooked on a size 12 Claret Dabbler during June 14th and released.
![K. Williams returned this 5lb grilse that he hooked on a Blue Elver in the Bridge Pool (Grimersta) during June 11th.]()
K. Williams returned this 5lb grilse that he hooked on a Blue Elver in the Bridge Pool (Grimersta) during June 11th.
![K. Williams with a 3lb grilse from Loch Faoghail an Tuim (Grimersta). The grilse, which was released, was hooked on a Silver Stoat, during June 9th.]()
K. Williams with a 3lb grilse from Loch Faoghail an Tuim (Grimersta). The grilse, which was released, was hooked on a Silver Stoat, during June 9th.
![T. Walters about to return a 6lb salmon to the Ford Stream (Grimersta) on June 2nd. The fish was hooked on a Green Butt.]()
T. Walters about to return a 6lb salmon to the Ford Stream (Grimersta) on June 2nd. The fish was hooked on a Green Butt.
![T. Walters battling with a 6lb salmon at the Ford Stream (Grimersta) on June 2nd.]()
T. Walters battling with a 6lb salmon at the Ford Stream (Grimersta) on June 2nd.
![J. Barbour battling with a feisty grilse at the First Stream, Grimersta on May 27th.]()
J. Barbour battling with a feisty grilse at the First Stream, Grimersta on May 27th.
![A fresh-run grilse for J. Barbour during May 27th. The grilse was hooked on a Cascade at the Grimersta First Stream.]()
A fresh-run grilse for J. Barbour during May 27th. The grilse was hooked on a Cascade at the Grimersta First Stream.
![Paul Clydesdale with a nice 2lb-12oz brown trout from Loch Stilligarry (South Uist).]()
Paul Clydesdale with a nice 2lb-12oz brown trout from Loch Stilligarry (South Uist).
![Mark Findlay with a solid 4lb brown trout from Loch West Ollay on May 31st. The fish was hooked on a Black Klinkhammer if flat calm conditions.]()
Mark Findlay with a solid 4lb brown trout from Loch West Ollay on May 31st. The fish was hooked on a Black Klinkhammer in flat calm conditions.
![A nice 2lb Loch Bornish (South Uist) brown trout caught on a Silver Sparkler during May.]()
A nice 2lb Loch Bornish (South Uist) brown trout caught on a Silver Sparkler during May.
![Loch Stilligarry in South Uist produced this 3lb+ brown trout in May.]()
Loch Stilligarry in South Uist produced this 3lb+ brown trout in May.
![David Maclennan releasing a 12lb salmon at the Ford Stream, Grimersta. The fish was hooked on a Park Shrimp during May 21st.]()
David Maclennan releasing a 12lb salmon at the Ford Stream, Grimersta. The fish was hooked on a Park Shrimp during May 21st.
![Paul Clydesdale with a 2lb trout from Loch Grogarry, South Uist during May 3rd.]()
Paul Clydesdale with a 2lb trout from Loch Grogarry, South Uist during May 3rd.
![Tony Connor with a 2lb-4oz brown trout from Loch Stilligarry in May.]()
Tony Connor with a 2lb-4oz brown trout from Loch Stilligarry in May.
![A nice 2lb-8oz brown trout during May from Loch Grogarry, South Uist.]()
A nice 2lb-8oz brown trout during May from Loch Grogarry, South Uist.
![A nice Loch Stilligarry brown trout for Paul Clydesdale during May 2.]()
A nice Loch Stilligarry (South Uist) brown trout for Paul Clydesdale during May 2.
![Loch Upper Kildonan produced this nice 2lb-4oz brown trout in May for Tony Connor.]()
Loch Upper Kildonan (South Uist) produced this nice 2lb-4oz brown trout in May for Tony Connor.
![Duncan Macdougall returned this 4lb-8oz brown trout that he hooked on a Kate Maclaren, In Loch a' Chlachain (South Uist) during May 16th.]()
80 year old, Duncan Macdougall returned this 4lb-8oz brown trout that he hooked on a Kate Maclaren in Loch a' Chlachain (South Uist) during May 16th.
![Hooked! Battling with a salmon in the Grimersta Sea Pool during May 14th.]()
Hooked! Battling with a salmon in the Grimersta Sea Pool during May 14th.
![Colin Macleod landed this nice bright 6-7lb salmon in the Sea Pool at Grimersta. The salmon took a Cascade.]()
Colin Macleod landed this nice bright 6-7lb salmon in the Sea Pool at Grimersta. The salmon took a Cascade.
![Peter Ratcliffe released this sea-liced 7lb salmon during a visit to the Grimersta Kelt Pool on May 9th.]()
Peter Ratcliffe released this sea-liced 7lb salmon during a visit to the Grimersta Kelt Pool on May 9th.
![John Watson released this 6lb-8oz brown trout that he caught in Loch a' Chlachain, South Uist. The fish was hooked on a Daddy Muddler during May 11th.]()
John Watson released this 6lb-8oz brown trout that he caught in Loch a’ Chlachain, South Uist. The fish was hooked on a Daddy Muddler during May 11th.
![Colin Macleod with a fine 14lb salmon from the Grimersta River during May 4th.]()
Colin Macleod with a fine 14lb salmon from the Grimersta River during May 4th.
![Mark Hamilton released this stunning 9lb-4oz brown trout whilst fishing Loch West Ollay (South Uist) during May 2nd. The big trout was tempted by a Peter Ross.]()
Mark Hamilton released this stunning 9lb-4oz brown trout whilst fishing Loch West Ollay (South Uist) during May 2nd. The big trout was tempted by a Peter Ross.
![A fine evening at Loch an Duin on the Lochportain road, North Uist.]()
A fine evening at Loch an Duin on the Lochportain road, North Uist.
![A 2lb-5oz brown trout from Loch Orasaigh for Robbie Bell. Robbie hooked the trout on a Rapala during April 2nd.]()
A 2lb-5oz brown trout from Loch Orasaigh for Robbie Bell. Robbie hooked the trout on a Rapala during April 2nd.
![A well conditioned Loch Eirearaigh brown trout about to be released during May 6th.]()
A well conditioned Loch Eirearaigh brown trout about to be released during May 6th.
