Loch Katrine

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Loch Katrine is a classic Scottish highland loch located in the Trossachs area of Stirling, renowned for its stunning mountain scenery and historic setting. This long, narrow freshwater loch serves as a vital reservoir for Glasgow and the surrounding region, stretching approximately 8 to 13 kilometers in length and up to 1.6 kilometers wide at its broadest point. Its depth is significant, reaching over 500 feet at its deepest. The loch's clear waters and dramatic forested shores provide a pristine backdrop for angling, offering a quintessential wild fishing experience focused on its populations of wild brown trout and northern pike.

Scotland licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Loch Katrine and what's needed to catch them.

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Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Loch Katrine. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

Achray Dam

Dam

Aqueduct intakes

Dam

Know where you can legally fish on Loch Katrine

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

Scotland licenses and regulations

Scotland Boating Regulations

Scottish Canals is the public navigation authority for Scotland's canals, covering boat licences, permits, and navigation rules. For coastal and sea boating the UK-wide Maritime & Coastguard Agency guidance applies instead.

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Scotland Fishing License

Scotland has no statutory rod licence for trout or coarse fishing (the only exception is the Border Esk). You instead need the permission of the landowner or permit holder; salmon and sea trout are fished via permits from the local fishery.

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Scotland Fishing Regulations

Official gov.scot guidance on freshwater fisheries rules - close times for salmon and brown trout, protection orders, and the consents needed to catch salmon or freshwater fish. Check the page for current dates.

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Scotland Stream Access Laws

The Scottish Outdoor Access Code grants broad public right of responsible access to most land and inland water (unlike England/Wales). Important: fishing is explicitly excluded from these access rights - you still need the relevant permit or the rights-holder's permission to fish.

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Take Loch Katrine with you

The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.

Use the map without signal
Download the map around Loch Katrine to use it offline when coverage drops.
Log your catches here
Keep a private fishing journal for Loch Katrine to find where and when fish are biting for you.
HD depth charts from Garmin
Find drop offs, ledges, channels, points and shallow flats with Garmin depth charts in the app.