Loch Leven

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Loch Leven

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Loch Leven

Country: United Kingdom

District: Scotland

Type: Lake

Location size
Lake: 1416 ha

Distance from
Glasgow: 96 km
Edinburgh: 44 km

Loch Leven Fisheries
lochlevenfisheries.co.uk

The loch is some 3,500 acres of predominately shallow water with an average depth of 12 feet, making an ideal water for fishing.

Large stocked loch, which holds a distinct sub-species of brown trout. Excellent rainbow trout.

How To Get There

The closest town in Kinross, adjacent to M90 motorway. The loch is signposted from the town's main street.

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Species

Brown trout (both wild and stocked) and rainbow trout. The Loch Leven Trout is fast growing with a pink flesh, similar to Sea Trout, and is known for its fighting qualities.

How to Fish

Fish will be encountered almost everywhere in Loch Leven. The trick is to know where to find the greatest activity, and the best method is asking. Most Leven anglers would suggest to fish in four to six feet of water and if that doesn't draw a response, try a bit deeper around the 'drop-offs'. Use deep sinking lines, unless the fish are higher in the water column.

There is probably more variety in fly choice at Loch Leven than anywhere. Lures attract rainbows, imitative patterns attract brownies, but the reverse is also true. Conditions dictate your tactics and tackle: calm summer evenings favour smaller flies (12-16s) whilst robust windy days favour bushy 10s. Try a mix of lure on the point, nymph in the middle and a palmered fly on the bob.