The Hebrides on the west coast of Scotland comprises of a number of islands over a widespread area with a lot of potential for both fresh and sea water fishing. They have flat sandy surf beaches where different species of fish hunt for food especially worms and crabs. The fish such as the native brown trout can easily be found in both still and running water. This makes it a perfect place for a fishing trip because it is a guarantee that one will not leave it without at least several fish biting his hook. The serene nature of the environment of the Hebrides offers a great location for the perfect fishing experience. The specific location for fishing is very wide and varied and the person wishing to fish would be spoiled for choice. With over six thousand lochs to choose from, it is truly a fishing paradise.
Fishing in the Hebrides is essentially private because there are very few people around to disturb a peaceful fishing and one can spend a whole day without seeing anyone. This gives the person an opportunity to concentrate on his fishing and fully enjoy the wildlife and the stunning scenery that can be found only in these islands. There are many opportunities to fish but in most cases, one requires a fishing permit in order to get to catch some protected fish species. Such permits can be easily acquired and if one is a stranger in the region, he can get all the information on how to get the permit from the local hotel or inn in which he is staying. The large number of lochs to choose from also encourages one to go out and explore the various environments in which he can fish making it a trip full of discovery and adventure.
The water in the islands is so clear that the smaller fish and occasional large fish can be seen swimming in the depths. These islands are reputed to have some of the best salmon and trout fishing in the whole of Europe and quite possibly in the world. There is an abundance of freshwater fishes such as brown and sea trout, salmon, and Arctic char. Some species of these fishes such as brown trout and Atlantic salmon, whose populations have dwindled elsewhere, can still be found in large numbers in the Hebrides. The lack of fish farms in the area has kept the gene pool of the local fishes pure and as a consequence their populations have been maintained or increased in some cases. This is a wonderful opportunity for those seasoned fishermen who have specific conditions for the fish they would like to bait.
The Hebrides are some of the best places for fishing in the world and it is one of those places where a serious fish fanatic would love to visit. It not only provides the fishing experience but also offers wonderful scenery which would be a loss it not fully explored by the person on a fishing trip.
