Loch Hope
Sea-
Beat 1. Depth 3 -
Beat 2. Deepest point at south end (which does not generally fish well). In a west
wind, fish area marked and try to drift over slabs of rock which can be seen in the
right conditions. This area can hold many fish at certain times. Try also east shore
at southern end approx 2 -
Beat 3. East side. Quarry. A landmark caused by an eroded headland south of castle buoy opposite the weed bed. South of this area the loch is very deep close to the shore, 10 mtrs at approx 20 mtrs from shore.
West side area around 'Black Rock' always worth a cast! Caution: there are many submerged
rocks in this area. Red buoy marks danger area.
West side area holds Sea Trout along
entire bank and often shoals of Finnock. Central area excellent fishing on 4 -
East Side Castle (north). Marked by red buoy, an uprising of rock slabs approx 250
yds from east shore and 300 yds south of Lochside Cottage. This area is a prime site
for Sea Trout, Finnock, Brown Trout and occasional Salmon. Drift entire area specially
south of castle in weed area. Area of significant May fly hatches in right conditions,
usually at end of June to early July.
Beat 4. West side. From Arnaboll Cottage south along west shore is a favoured area
which holds Sea Trout close to the shore. Best fished in a south wind. An underwater
'Drop off' lies close to the shore so fish tend to be less than10 mtrs from the bank.
East side. Most of the eastern shore lies on a ledge which is part of a long fault
line. This results in deep water (10 -
See Map Notes for a colour
key.
Fishing map - North End
