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Loch Maree

Lake fishing  United Kingdom · 04:24 - 22:26

Loch Maree is a lake in United Kingdom. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

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Prime 85% The bite right now
Top bet: Common Bream Active through the night, water near its preferred 14 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
16°
Best day
Tue
100%
16°
Wed
100%
17°
Thu
83%
14°
Fri
100%
15°
Sat
100%
16°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Rain
Water temp (est.)
14°C
Air temp
13°C
Wind
9 m/s
Pressure
1010 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 03:39–05:39 Dusk 21:11–23:11

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 23:14–01:14 Major period 11:14–13:14 Minor period 21:04–22:34 Minor period 01:55–03:25

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

20:00
13°
21:00
12°
22:00
12°
23:00
12°
00:00
12°
01:00
12°
02:00
12°
03:00
12°
04:00
11°
05:00
11°
06:00
11°
07:00
12°

Likely catch now (6 species)

Common Bream
Abramis brama
85%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 14 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Powan
Coregonus clupeoides
45%
Water near its preferred 14 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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European Chub
Squalius cephalus
36%
Water near its preferred 14 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
19%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 14 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Grayling
Thymallus thymallus
18%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 14 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
14%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 14 degrees, peak season.
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About the fishing here

Loch Maree is a lake in United Kingdom.

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

Common Bream 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 ledger bait for common bream, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for common bream at night. Fish hard now.
Depth The water is colder than the fish like. Fish deep and slow. Look towards deeper water.
Colour Stained water: try red and yellow, strong scent for common bream.
Lure Ledger bait for common bream: Worm or corn.

Fishing permit

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

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About this water

Loch Maree is a loch in Wester Ross in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland. At 21.7 km (13.46 mi) long and with a maximum width of four kilometres, it is the fourth-largest freshwater loch in Scotland; it is the largest north of Loch Ness. Its surface area is 28.7 km2 (11.08 mi2).

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Loch Maree?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Loch Maree?

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 Maree?

Common Bream fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Loch Maree right now?

Right now Common Bream is the most likely catch, at about 63%.