The northlands of Caithness have a timeless quality, with immense brooding skies, magnificent moorland and towering coastal cliffs. This is a land of prehistoric monuments, historic harbours, and dramatic scenery brimming with wildlife. Caithness lochs are predominantly alkaline with a limestone underlay. There is rich natural feeding throughout the county notably shrimp, mayfly and sedge and the wild trout will average anything from half a pound to several pounds in weight. In general, traditional patterns are the most commonly used.
Many lochs are shallow and some have a soft marl mud base - so always wade with caution.
Boat hire is available on many of our lochs - details from permit outlets. Please note when using boats that Caithness is a relatively flat, exposed county - take care in high winds.