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Friday 9th May 2008

Fishing along the Crinan Canal

The canal is excellent for fly fishing, with good trout to be caught and even a run of salmon. No licence is required, all that the canal office asks is that you pay attention to other waterway users. The best areas are towards the Crinan end between locks 9 and 13.

The resevoirs that feed the canal can also be fished, some are stocked and others have wild fish. Catches are especially good at dusk and at night. Permits are available for approx £3-£4 per day from McGilps tackle shop in Lochgilphead.

Unfortunately we don’t currently have any information on fishing and fisheries along the Crinan Canal.

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