Fishing at Loch an Daimh, Argyll and Bute, Scotland

• Overview

  Loch an Daimh sits within Argyll and Bute in Scotland. The ground around here is open valley. Small at around 21 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. The nearest town is Oban, 12 miles away. For a city, Glasgow is 53 miles off. Others worth noting: Loch a' Chlachain just 0.5 miles, Loch an Losgainn Mor 0.7 miles off, Loch an Losgainn Beag just 1.1 miles, Loch nam Ban 1.2 miles off and Loch a' Mhinn just 1.2 miles. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Loch an Daimh

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Records held for Argyll and Bute cover brown trout, European eel, Atlantic salmon and pollack. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. Read Loch an Daimh before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 14°C, with January the cold end at about 4°C. In milder years the surface never sets. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Time your trip to Loch an Daimh by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. If the gate is shut, Loch a' Chlachain at 0.5 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the current arrangement for Loch an Daimh.