Loch Hope

Sea-trout fishing

The Middle Bay is the widest part of the Loch. Unlike the North and South ends, it is not divided into beats. Instead, the boats rotate in drifts through the whole bay according to wind direction.

On the eastern shore the fish lie close to the bank usually in 1 - 6 mtrs (3' - 18') depth and aprox 4 - 20 mtrs (12' - 60') from the shore. Drifts are normally started from outside, working in gradually as the fish lie in different areas and depths and are easily spooked.

Middle Bay Castle. To find the west shore location known as The Castle (where there is believed to be a submerged ruin) locate the black rock, with sandy beaches north to south. This marks the Old Quarry (the quarry itself is now nearly hidden). Then line up with the lone tree and the black rock east to west - and X marks the spot. Good luck!

The entire west bank is worth drifting. Sea Trout, Salmon and Finnock shoals are found in the area. From the southern end the area of 'The Burns' is a favoured drift especially if there is a spate. The salmon, attracted by the burn water congregate in this area.

The entire shaded grey area is an area where fish are consistently to be found - they do not lie only in the immediate shore area.

Fishing Map - Middle Bay

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