Kilchoan Estate | Knoydart | West Highlands
Location: Near Inverie, Knoydart, West Highlands Click here for an online map (opens in new window) Airport: Inverness, Glasgow & Prestwick from London Gatwick Rail: London Euston - Fort William (sleeper); Glasgow Queen Street - Fort William; Fort William - Mallaig, West Highland Line Inverness (daily from Glasgow, Edinburgh, London) or Nairn Road: Glasgow - Fort William A82, Fort William - Mallaig A830, Inverness - Fort William A82, Fort William - Mallaig A830 Car Hire: Inverness, Glasgow Taxi Hire: Glasgow - Mallaig, contact Mary Morrison 01687462885 Boat Hire: Mallaig - Kilchoan, Knoydart. phone: 01687462724 CONTACT DETAILS For fishing and accommodation enquiries and bookings please contact the estate managers Drew and Jacqui Harris: Kilchoan Estate, Inverie, Knoydart. Mallaig. Inverness PH41 4PL Phone & Fax: (+44) (0)1687 462724 (International) Kilchoan Estate Click to visit the Kilchoan Estate website	KILCHOAN ESTATE was formerly part of Knoydart Estate and is located in one of the most unspoilt parts of the Western Highlands. Access to this remote and beautiful region on the north shore of Loch Nevis is either on foot or by boat from Mallaig, and the local pub in Inverie village is recognised as the most remote hostelry on mainland Britain. Kilchoan is therefore ideal for those wishing to experience true wilderness fishing. Accommmodation is situated just far enough away from the village for complete privacy, and fishing is available on the nearby River Inverie and estate lochs. The Knoydart peninsula is ideal for hill-walking and other outdoor activities such as mountain biking and bird watching. There is a wealth of outstanding wildlife in the area. SELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATION The Fank is a self–catering holiday cottage let in conjunction with the Estate fishing. 2 twin rooms plus sofa-bed in the lounge. Kitchen with gas cooker, central heating, wood-burning range & dining area. The kithchen looks up Glen Meadall and Glen Dubhlochain. A spiral wooden staircase leads from the kitchen to a gallery & attic style twin bedroom. The front lounge has a wood burning stove, and boasts a panoramic view towards the Sound of Sleat, and the isles of Rhum and Skye. Sleeps up to 6. Price: from 600 GB Pounds per week Kilchoan Farmhouse (above) is situated above Inverie river, with views up to Glen Meadall and to the Sound of Sleat. 4 bedrooms - 3 twin, 1 double, large fully equipped kitchen with Rayburn. Two bathrooms one with shower, drying cupboard and lounge with wood burning stove. Lets are weekly or long weekend (Fri-Mon) with all linen, electricity and fuel included. Sleeps 8. No dogs. Note: the Farmhouse will be temporarily closed from August 2006 for refurbishment. Price: from 700 GBP per week. The Barn is 35 metres from the farmhouse, and was rRenovated 4 years ago. It has original stone walls and stone floor in the kitchen/dining room, and comprises two large rooms. The bedroom, with views up to Glen Meadall, has 3 sets of bunks and a stove. Fully equipped kitchen with Rayburn; 2 WCs, one with shower. Linen is supplied, and towels and duvets for 3+ nights. Sleeps 6. Rates are based on 4-6 sharing. Price: from 60 GBP per day Grieves Cottage is a completely refurbished holiday cottage, with 4 bedrooms and all facilities. Sleeps 8 . Price: from 600 GBP per week.
Salmon, Trout & Sea Trout | River Inverie & Estate Lochs
FISHING AT KILCHOAN Kilchoan Fishing (Knoydart) offers fishing in a landscape which has been named as Europe’s last great wilderness area. The first runs of sea-trout start in early June with grilse coming later on in the month and towards the first two weeks of July. After this period everything is dependent on rainfall, which can be fairly regular in this part of the Western Highlands. The Inverie river will hold fish most of the season but if things are quiet anglers can head for Loch an Dubhlochain (Grid:821004 OS33) where there is always good sport to be had with brown trout, Arctic char or migratory fish that have already run the river. BROWN TROUT FISHING Excellent trout fishing is available on Loch Bhraomisaig (above), nestling in the hills 800 feet above Kilchoan Fank. This loch provides superb wild brown trout fishing amid spectacular surroundings. A bag of 3 fish per rod per day is permitted and standard wet fly patterns are recommended. Loch an Dubhlochain also contains brown trout, Arctic char and some large ferrox (cannibal) trout. PRICES (excluding VAT @ 17.5%) RIVER INVERIE: Inverie River including Loch Dubhlochain and boat. Peak season 15 July - 30 September inclusive: 50 GB Pounds per day, 200 GBP per week (6 days). Off-peak season: 30 GBPper day, 100 GBP per week. Catch and release for salmon and sea-trout. No Sunday fishing. LOCH BHROAMISAIG: 10 GBP per rod per day. Special rates available for week's fishing with accommodation in The Fank.	RIVER INVERIE - SALMON, TROUT & SEA-TROUT FISHING The Inverie River is fed from Loch an Dubhlochain and contains salmon, sea-trout and brown trout. It has 16 named pools and flows west to the coastal Loch Nevis. Loch an Dubhlochain can also be fished, either by the estate's pioneer boat or from the bank. The Inverie drains the loch at the southern end and winds 4 miles to the sea. On its way it is joined by the Meadall River at the Long Pool - a favourite with anglers as it is deep and holds fish until there’s enough water for them to run into the loch. The river is shaded occasionally by trees, but it can be waded to maximise coverage of the pools. TACKLE & METHODS Fishing on the Inverie is by fly only, unless the river is in spate, at which time spinning may be permitted. For fly fishing a single-handed sea trout/grilse rod of 10-11 feet with No 8 line is ideal for fishing the river at most heights. Traditional Scottish salmon and sea-trout fly patterns ranging in size from small doubles to Waddingtons work well, and advice on fly selection can be had from the Estate.The use of barbless hooks is encouraged on the river system, which currently operates on a catch and release basis. This may change in the near future as Kilchoan Estate has had a restocking policy in place for the past 5 years, with over 40,000 fingerlings or fed fry introduced to the river. There are now good signs of recovery in both salmon and sea-trout stocks. Kilchoan Trout & Salmon Season: 15th March to 6th October
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