Burnbank Lodges. Fishing at Burnbank

In season, guests are welcome to fish the River Spean at Burnbank, for salmon and brown trout using fly or spinner. A permit can be obtained from reception, which is free to guests, and which will be valid for the duration of your stay here.
We have fly fishing tackle for hire, subject to availability.
We give fly fishing lessons for beginners. Places can be booked on arrival.
As an accredited member of the Scottish Tourist Board's Anglers Welcome scheme, we undertake to provide facilities to meet the requirements of anglers. We have an excellent heated drying room and lockable storage for rods and tackle, laundry facilities and a payphone. We keep information on locally available river and loch fishing, tackle shops, boat hire etc. We also display public transport timetables and a daily weather forcast.
For people using their own tackle which has been used to fish abroad within the last six weeks, (which would particularly apply to oversees visitors,) please seek advice from us regarding the possible need to disinfect tackle in order to prevent the spread of the parasite gyrodactylus salaris, which is a notifiable disease affecting salmon. Disinfection of affected tackle can be arranged free of charge.
There are a few rules attached to fishing the local rivers, which are as follows:

- Fishing is with fly or spinner only when cast with a rod. The use of worms or other bait is strictly
  prohibited.
- Salmon fishing is on a catch & release basis. Any salmon caught must be returned to the water
  unharmed.
- Trout measuring ten inches (25cm) or more may be kept. All fish under that length must be
  returned to the water unharmed.
- Fishing is permitted between sunrise and sunset.
- The use of set lines (unattended rods), fishing poles, floats and ledgers is strictly prohibited.
- Salmon fishing on a Sunday is forbidden anywhere in Scotland. Therefore, on a Sunday:
        - the use of spinners is prohibited.
        - the use of salmon flies is prohibited.
        - leader breaking strain must not exceed 5lb (2.25kg).
- You may be asked by a water bailiff to produce your permit so please keep it with you.
We are happy to discuss with you other places to fish. You can also refer to the information booklet “Fort William Fishing Guide” which is displayed in our information room. A tackle shop can be found in Fort William, which is able to sell permits for many places mentioned in the booklet.