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Loch Indaal

Sea, from shore  United Kingdom · 04:43 - 22:14

Loch Indaal on the coast in United Kingdom. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Fair 28% The bite right now
Top bet: Atlantic Salmon Slow during the night, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
94%
18°
Sun
94%
15°
Mon
100%
15°
Best day
Tue
100%
16°
Wed
94%
15°
Thu
100%
15°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
16°C
Air temp
17°C
Wind
6 m/s
Pressure
1012 hPa → stable
Clouds
22.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 03:58–05:58 Dusk 20:59–22:59

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:42–23:42 Major period 09:42–11:42 Minor period 18:34–20:04 Minor period 01:19–02:49

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

01:00
17°
02:00
16°
03:00
16°
04:00
15°
05:00
15°
06:00
15°
07:00
15°
08:00
16°
09:00
16°
10:00
16°
11:00
17°
12:00
18°

Likely catch now (2 species)

Atlantic Salmon
Salmo salar
28%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Sea Trout
Salmo trutta trutta
27%
Bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Loch Indaal is a coastal fishing spot in United Kingdom. The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include Atlantic Salmon and Sea Trout.

Atlantic Salmon fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

A national or regional fishing permit is generally required here. Check the local rules. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Tips right now

Technique Start with a fly for atlantic salmon, the most likely catch right now.
Colour Low light: try orange, red and firetiger for atlantic salmon.
Lure Trolling for atlantic salmon: On the big lakes.
Timing Atlantic salmon is slow at night. The best bite comes at dawn.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:

Fishing licence (overview)

About this water

Loch Indaal is a sea loch on Islay, the southernmost island of the Hebrides, off the west coast of Scotland. Together with Loch Gruinart to the north, it was formed by the Loch Gruinart Fault, which branches off the Great Glen Fault.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Loch Indaal?

Popular catches here include Atlantic Salmon and Sea Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Loch Indaal?

Usually yes. Most countries require a national or regional fishing permit. Check the local rules via the link on this page.

When is the best time to fish Loch Indaal?

Atlantic Salmon fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Loch Indaal right now?

Right now Atlantic Salmon is the most likely catch, at about 52%.