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Loch Lomond

Lake fishing  Stirling, Scotland · 05:27 - 21:21

Loch Lomond is a lake in Stirling, Scotland. Anglers here fish mainly for European Perch, European Chub and Powan.

Prime 86% The bite right now
Top bet: European Perch Active through the day, water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
83%
17°
Thu
86%
16°
Best day
Fri
83%
16°
Sat
83%
16°
Sun
81%
15°
Mon
85%
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
Heavy rain
Water temp (est.)
18°C
Air temp
17°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1004 hPa → stable
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:42–06:42 Day 06:42–20:06 Dusk 20:06–22:06

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:45–06:45 Major period 16:45–18:45 Minor period 21:38–23:08 Minor period 12:23–13:53

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

13:00
17°
14:00
18°
15:00
18°
16:00
18°
17:00
18°
18:00
18°
19:00
17°
20:00
18°
21:00
17°
22:00
16°
23:00
16°
00:00
16°

Likely catch now (7 species)

European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
86%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season.
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European Chub
Squalius cephalus
76%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Powan
Coregonus clupeoides
73%
Water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Atlantic Salmon
Salmo salar
58%
Water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
44%
Water near its preferred 18 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Common Bream
Abramis brama
30%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include European Perch, European Chub, Powan, Atlantic Salmon, Northern Pike and Common Bream.

European Perch fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn, day 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.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a soft-plastic jig for european perch, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for european perch at the day. Fish hard now.
Colour Stained water: try chartreuse, orange or firetiger for european perch.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for european perch: Small jigs, 5-8 cm.
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:

About this water

Loch Lomond is a freshwater Scottish loch that spans the Highland Boundary Fault, often considered the boundary between the Lowlands and Highlands of Scotland. Traditionally forming part of the boundary between the counties of Stirlingshire and Dunbartonshire, it is today split between the council areas of Stirling, Argyll and Bute and West Dunbartonshire. Its southern shores are about 23 kilometres (14 mi) northwest of the centre of Glasgow, Scotland's largest city. The loch forms part of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, which was established in 2002. From a limnological perspective, Loch Lomond is classified as a dimictic lake, meaning it typically undergoes two mixing periods each year. This occurs in the spring and autumn when the water column becomes uniformly mixed due to temperature-driven density changes

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Loch Lomond?

Popular catches here include European Perch, European Chub, Powan, Atlantic Salmon, Northern Pike, Common Bream and Sea Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Loch Lomond?

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 Lomond?

European Perch fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Loch Lomond right now?

Right now European Perch is the most likely catch, at about 42%.