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Free Fishing
There is no permit required to fish on the majority of the Orkney
lochs. Orkney's brown trout fishing is some of the finest in Britain
and is renowned worldwide for the quality of their wild brown trout.
Sea trout can be caught in the shallow sea bays on the east of the
Orkney coastline around Mainland, Hoy and Scapa Flow. The main lochs
are Harray, Swannay, Boardhouse, Hundland, Stenness, Skaill and
Kirbister.
The main trout lochs on mainland Orkney are managed by the Orkney
Trout Fishing Association. The Orkney Trout Fishing Association is a
non profit making body dedicated to the enhancement of game fishing
throughout the Orkney Islands. Since the 1980s OTFA has also worked on
re stocking lochs on the smaller Isles such as Bea, North and Roos on
Sanday, Swartmill on Westray, and Meikle Water on Stronsay.
OTFA's work is carried out for the benefit of both local and visiting
fishermen, restocking the lochs and maintaining the facilities such as
toilets, shelters, boat-launching, piers and car parking. OTFA also
provides guidance on conditions, tactics and recommended flies to use,
in their comprehensive brochure, which can be obtained direct from
OTFA via their website at
www.orkneytroutfishing.co.uk Visiting fishermen can support The
Orkney Trout Fishing Association and show their appreciation for their
work by taking out a very affordable subscription to the Association.
Subscription Rates 2008
Full Members £30.00
Visiting Angler £20.00
Concessionary (local anglers only)
OAP £15.00
Disabled £15.00
Juniors (school attendee) £5.00
Extract from OTFA.
The OTFA is a non-profit making voluntary body
dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of game fishing
throughout the Orkney Islands. At a time when natural habitats are
under continual threat and pressure, the continuation of the OTFA's
work is of paramount importance to both local and visiting angler to
ensure that the rich heritage of Orkney trout fishing has a future as
bright as it's past.
Trout Fishing Seasons in Orkney
Sea Trout: 25 February to 31 October
Brown Trout: 15 March to 6 October
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