Loch Insh is a stunning freshwater loch nestled in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, sitting within the Cairngorms National Park along the River Spey in Badenoch and Strathspey. Located approximately six miles southwest of Aviemore and five miles northeast of Kingussie, with the village of Kincraig just to the north, this loch offers a remarkable combination of dramatic mountain scenery and productive fishing in one of Scotland's most celebrated landscapes. The loch sits in the foothills of the Cairngorm Mountains and is fed by the River Spey, making it an integral part of one of Scotland's most important river systems. With a surface area of 1.3 km² (0.50 sq mi), an average depth of 11.4 m (37 ft), and a maximum depth of 30.5 m (100 ft), Loch Insh offers a diverse range of underwater habitat that supports a healthy and varied fish population. A permit is required to fish here, and the loch draws anglers seeking everything from hard-fighting pike to wild brown trout in a truly spectacular Highland setting.