Inverlael Expedition

[Wildfisher]

Back in June 2010 Fishtales and I had a wee expedition to this loch with 2 overnight camps by the lochside.

Years earlier  I had witnessed a huge rise of fish in the loch whilst up there Munro bagging. Sadly we hit the loch at the start of a period of intense cold and never saw a fish, far less caught anything.

This high loch is rich and full of life including shrimp. It  might be worth a try by the younger and more adventurous amongst you. As I said we never saw a fish, but they are there and I wonder if the risers I witnessed were charr.

Two reports on the trip here. Go for it young uns! 

https://www.wildfisher.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=13787.msg142930#msg142930   

https://www.wildfisher.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=13774.msg142827#msg142827

[Fishtales]

It was worth the effort for the Alpine Plants alone.

[Wildfisher]

As my grandad would  have said, it's a hell of a trachel tae get there.

This is real wild fishing though.  Utterly spectacular surroundings! If the fish are not biting you can take in 3 or 4 Munros.   

[burnie]

One young 'un stepping up................................what?..............

[Wildfisher]

Go for it Richard and don't forget to pack the defibrillator 

[ianmck]

Challenge accepted. I had been planning on doing the Beinn Dearg circuit soon 

[Wildfisher]

Good man. The area is wild ad rough in the extreme but the old stalking paths are still OK - or at least they were 15 years ago! 

[Fishtales]

Map, Route and Route Profile. Sea to 2,300 feet and 5 miles

[ianmck]

Might be a tad early in the year but I'm off work next week so will give it a bash. The small higher lochan to the east looks interesting as well. Looks deep enough from the aerial map image.

[Wildfisher]

Might be a wee bit early given the cold spring but it will be interesting to see how you get on.