Welcome to Loch Fad Fishery
Loch Fad (Rainbow and Brown Trout) – 175 acres, the ‘long loch’ is situated on the lovely Island of Bute off the west coast of Scotland and lies directly along the Highland fault line. It is classified byScottish Natural Heritage as a site of special scientific interest (SSSI) for its scenic beauty and its huge diversity of bird life and vegetation. The loch is surrounded by wooded hills, including one of the first commercial Douglas Fir plantations dating from the 1840’s.
With a maximum depth of 36 feet at the narrows, the ends of the loch have shallower areas ideal for fly fishing and although fish can be taken all over, the south end does tend to fish better as the water warms.
Donald Campbell’s Bluebird came to Loch Fad in 2018
Take a look at the video below to see Bluebird on action.,.,
The Latest Loch Fad News!
Seasons Greetings
Bluebird Project Re-Union
Isle of Bute Hospitality Is The Best On Friday evening the Bluebird K7 Project volunteers arrived for a re-union on Bute. The team gathered at the Taverna bar before a great evening at the Kingarth Hotel for food and refreshments were thoroughly enjoyed by all. On...
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Apple Tree Nursery Visit
We recently had the pleasure of hosting a fun day for the Apple Tree Nursery. Great fun was had by all.
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Osprey Update
From Africa To Bute Following on from the Springwatch program about the Ospreys on Loch Fad, since the program we have been monitoring the nest site's and have recently been to the site area with local raptor group Ian and Billy to inspect the chicks and attach rings...
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Loch Fad Re-Stock
New arrivals settling into the cages on Friday night and going into the Fad on Saturday
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Fishermann Angling Club
We had the pleasure of hosting the Fishermann Angling Club lads at the weekend for their Catch and Release Competition and Social Weekend. They caught a mixed bag of pike, perch and rainbows over the weekend. We hope to welcome them back to the Fad in the near future....
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BBC Springwatch 2024 at Loch Fad
Just a few photos taken when BBC Springwatch were filming on the Loch in an attempt to capture images of the resident ospreys.
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Loch Fad’s Wildlife
Just some of the wildlife to be spotted on the shores and over the loch.
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Coarse Fishing at Loch Fad
Loch Fad Depth Map
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Take a look at the some of the Bluebird K7 photos from Loch Fad
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Pulling Bluebird out of the water for post run inspection
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Stew Campbell, the number 2 pilot
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Water draining from the bilges between runs
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One Show presenter Andy Kershaw gives Bluebird a cuddle
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The tailfin is original as is the flag which shows the evidence of 34 years under Coniston water
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Bluebird on her cradle between runs
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Pulling away…
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Bluebird heads back for the return run with Arran in the background
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She’s hurtling along here…
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Bill Smith chats to Donald Campbell’s daughter Gina
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Bluebird doing about 130mph
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Project leader Bill Smith
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One Show presenter Andy Kershaw tracks the progress of Bluebird with binoculars
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Ted Walsh after a successful day on the water
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Removing the engine cover for inspection