Only live bait caught in Loch Awe can be used. Spinning is also an acceptable method, using plug type lures again set on the required wire trace. The aim of the Protection Order is to ensure that all fishing is done in a legal manner, to protect all species of fish against illegal fishing, to improve existing fish stocks and to enforce all laws and by-laws pertaining to fishing and the surrounding shorelines. The total funding costs for these schemes are approximately 20,000. This is in addition to the annual contribution of 10,000 pledged by the LAIA to the Awe Fisheries Trust for the research which has given rise to these schemes.
Fishing permits are available at several outlets throughout Central Scotland.
Local outlets are Cruachan Filling Station and Loch Awe Stores in Lochawe, Loch Awe Boats at Ardbrecknish, and Awe Service Station at Bridge of Awe.