Fishing Loch a' Bhaile-Mhargaidh in Argyll and Bute, Scotland

• Overview

  In Scotland, Loch a' Bhaile-Mhargaidh falls inside Argyll and Bute. The sea is 1.9 miles distant. It measures about 51 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. A shoreline of some 1.7 miles keeps the choices simple. Isle of Islay lies 9.8 miles from the water. For a city, Glasgow is 68 miles off. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Loch a' Bhaile-Mhargaidh

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Across Argyll and Bute, recorded fish include brown trout, European eel and Atlantic salmon. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Read Loch a' Bhaile-Mhargaidh for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 14°C on average, February about 5°C. Ice comes and goes from one year to the next. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Loch a' Bhaile-Mhargaidh.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Fishing from a pier is possible half a mile away. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. For a change of water, Loch a' Mhuilinn is 1.4 miles distant. Check the position on Loch a' Bhaile-Mhargaidh before loading the car.