Loch a' Mhuilinn-ghaoithe in Argyll and Bute: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Loch a' Mhuilinn-ghaoithe is an Argyll and Bute water, in Scotland. The surroundings are rolling hill. Isle of Islay lies 6 miles from the water. Glasgow is the closest city, 73 miles away. Nearby, in order: 0.8 miles out stands Loch Allallaidh, Loch nam Breac sits 1.1 miles out, 1.7 miles out stands Loch nam Manaichean, Loch Beinn Uraraidh sits 2.4 miles out and 3 miles out stands Loch Dearg an Sgorra. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Loch a' Mhuilinn-ghaoithe

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Reported across Argyll and Bute: brown trout, European eel, Atlantic salmon, rainbow trout and perch. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. On Loch a' Mhuilinn-ghaoithe the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 5°C to 14°C. The year turns gently, without extremes at either end. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Loch a' Mhuilinn-ghaoithe.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Failing this one, try Loch Allallaidh, 0.8 miles away. Treat Loch a' Mhuilinn-ghaoithe as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.