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Highland.
63 lakes, rivers and fisheries in Highland, mapped with species, facilities and day-ticket prices, ranked by live catch reports.
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The best fishing venues in Highland
Ranked by data quality: venues with full species, facility and pricing info first.
Top venues
Beauly Fishery Board
Highland · IV4 7BE
Beauly Fishery Board is a fishery in Scotland. Open GilledIt to see recent catches, weather and directions.
View venue →Loch Glass
Highland · IV17 0YH
Set in Scotland, Loch Glass is a freshwater loch. Scottish lochs commonly hold wild brown trout, pike and perch, but access is via permit or estate, confirm local rules before fishing. Track catches and weather for this water in the GilledIt app.
View venue →An Loch Mòr
Highland · IV40 8PF
An Loch Mòr is a named lake in Scotland, listed in the GilledIt directory. Confirm access, permits and any club rules before fishing. See it on the map and log your session in GilledIt.
View venue →Blackwater Reservoir
Highland · PH49 4HZ
Blackwater Reservoir is a reservoir in Scotland. UK reservoirs are often managed for trout or coarse fishing through a water company or club, so check for day tickets and access before travelling. See it on the map and log your session in GilledIt.
View venue →Crom Loch
Highland · IV24 3BS
Crom Loch is a named lake in Scotland, listed in the GilledIt directory. Confirm access, permits and any club rules before fishing. See it on the map and log your session in GilledIt.
View venue →Dubh Lochan
Highland · PH50 4RF
Dubh Lochan is a named lake in Scotland, listed in the GilledIt directory. Confirm access, permits and any club rules before fishing. See it on the map and log your session in GilledIt.
View venue →Garbh Loch Beag
Highland · IV27 4NG
Garbh Loch Beag is a named lake in Scotland, listed in the GilledIt directory. Confirm access, permits and any club rules before fishing. Track catches and weather for this water in the GilledIt app.
View venue →Gorm Loch Mòr
Highland · IV27 4NN
Gorm Loch Mòr is a named lake in Scotland, listed in the GilledIt directory. Confirm access, permits and any club rules before fishing. See it on the map and log your session in GilledIt.
View venue →Laggan Reservoir
Highland · PH31 4AR
Laggan Reservoir is a named reservoir in Scotland, listed in the GilledIt directory. UK reservoirs are often managed for trout or coarse fishing through a water company or club, so check for day tickets and access before travelling. Open GilledIt to log catches and check conditions here.
View venue →Little Loch Shin
Highland · IV27 4BB
Set in Scotland, Little Loch Shin is a lake. Confirm access, permits and any club rules before fishing. Open GilledIt to log catches and check conditions here.
View venue →Loch 'Ic Iain
Highland · IV46 8SD
Set in Scotland, Loch 'Ic Iain is a freshwater loch. Scottish lochs commonly hold wild brown trout, pike and perch, but access is via permit or estate, confirm local rules before fishing. Track catches and weather for this water in the GilledIt app.
View venue →Loch a Mhuilinn
Highland · IV54 8XH
Loch a Mhuilinn is a named freshwater loch in Scotland, listed in the GilledIt directory. Scottish lochs commonly hold wild brown trout, pike and perch, but access is via permit or estate, confirm local rules before fishing. Track catches and weather for this water in the GilledIt app.
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More fishing venues in Highland
- Loch a' Bhaid-bheithe
- Loch a' Bhaid-luachraich
- Loch a' Bhaid-shamhraidh
- Loch a' Bhana
- Loch a' Bhealach
- Loch a' Bhealach Bheithe
- Loch a' Bhealaich
- Loch a' Bhràighe
- Loch a' Bhuic
- Loch a' Chlaidheimh
- Loch a' Chlaiginn
- Loch a' Choire Bhig
- Loch a' Choire Leacaich
- Loch a' Chorra
- Loch a' Chràthaich
- Loch a' Chroisg
- Loch a' Gharbh-bhaid Mhòir
- Loch a' Gharbhrain
- Loch a' Ghille
- Loch a' Ghille Ghobaich
- Loch a' Ghille Ruaidh
- Loch a' Ghlinne
- Loch a' Ghriama
- Loch a' Mhadaidh Mòr
- Loch a' Mheallain
- Loch a' Mhi Runaich
- Loch a' Mhuilinn
- Loch a' Mhuillidh
- Loch a' Mhuirt
- Loch Achaidh na h-Inich
- Loch Achanalt
- Loch Achilty
- Loch Achnacloich
- Loch Affric
- Loch Airidh Alasdair
- Loch Airidh an Eilein
- Loch Allt an Daraich
- Loch Allt Eoin Thòmais
- Loch Allt na h-Airbhe
- Loch an Achaidh Mhoir
- Loch an Alaskie
- Loch an Doire Dhuibh
- Loch an Dornabac
- Loch an Draing
- Loch an Dubh-lochain
- Loch an Dùin
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Do I need a licence to fish in Highland?
Scotland has no rod-licence system. To fish in Highland you need permission (a permit) from the owner of the fishing rights. For salmon and sea trout that's the local District Salmon Fishery Board or estate; for coarse and brown trout fishing, ask the fishery or landowner. Local tackle shops and FishPal are the usual places to buy permits.
Fishing in Highland: FAQ
There are 63 mapped fishing venues in Highland on GilledIt, from day-ticket commercial fisheries to club waters and free spots. The most complete venue records in our Highland directory include Beauly Fishery Board, Loch Glass, An Loch Mòr. Open the map or browse the list above to find the closest water to you.
Scotland has no rod-licence system. To fish in Highland you need permission (a permit) from the owner of the fishing rights. For salmon and sea trout that's the local District Salmon Fishery Board or estate; for coarse and brown trout fishing, ask the fishery or landowner. Local tackle shops and FishPal are the usual places to buy permits.
Highland venues hold the usual UK coarse species: carp, bream, tench, roach and perch are the staples, plus trout on game waters. Check each venue page for specifics.
Several Highland venues offer walk-on day tickets; check individual venue pages for pricing, or browse the UK day-ticket directory.
Open the GilledIt app and the map centres on your location with every Highland venue marked. Filter by species, day ticket and facilities, and see live catch reports before you drive out.
See live catch reports across Highland
What came out this week, on what bait, at which venue. GilledIt is free on iOS and Android.
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