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Ballygrant Loch  
 
Venue for boat sessions. Used very successfully in the 2003 European Championships for this very purpose. This picturesque sheltered Loch close to the village of Ballygrant in the north of the island situated on the Dunlossit Estate.
 
The loch is almost entirely surrounded by trees and produces great insect life. The main body of the loch is about 500meters wide with an island in the north west of this main body which is a great spot. There is also a narrow finger-like bay on the northeast of the loch which is dotted with lily's and weedbeds that produces some great sport fishing.
 
Boat fishing gives the best opportunity for a catch as there are not many areas suitable for bank fishing. There are no noticeable problematic areas for boats either, making it safe and accessible all round. Also, due to the surrounding trees, shelter is very rarely breached so good drift conditions are common. Rising fish will be seen on most days to keep the anglers attention and concentration, making this a great sporting loch.

Access is from the A846, Bridgend to Port Askaig road. Turn off at Ballygrant village, take the Mulindry road and bear left after 500m. Follow the sign post to the kennels, where cars can be parked. The loch is a short downhill walk which leads you to the boathouse, where there are two well fitted out boats available for hire.
 
 

ENLARGE Ballygrant Loch

 
   

ENLARGE Ballygrant Loch


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