Loch Faskally was formed by a dam being erected in the Tummel Valley by the Hyrdo scheme; with a power station at the base of the dam. As the Tummel / Tay rivers are important for the annual salmon migration and spawning time there is a fish ladder and public viewing gallery built into the dam - through which the public can view up to 5400 salmon ascending the dam annually. The fish ladder has over 30 pools, with three larger pools which allow the fish to rest during their trip.
The dam is for the generation of electricity for the Grampian Mountains area, between Loch Ericht, Loch Rannoch and Loch Tummel in Highland Perthshire.
Loch Faskally is approximately 2 miles long, narrowing to approximately 800 yards. Situated between steep wooded hills, the lock is well sheltered from the inclement Scottish weather. Bank fishing is difficult and the use of a boat to fish the loch is recommended.
The water holds a good head of brown trout, sea trout, salmon, summer grilse and also pike, the largest of which was caught at over 30lb.
Faskally Boating Station, situated at the north end of Pitlochry right on the edge of the loch, is accessible by car and has ample parking. Boats are available for hire - with or without engines - and fishing tackle and equipment is also available, to buy or hire. The café at the Boating Station also provides delicious home made fare - perfect after a long day on the loch. The area surrounding the Boating Station also has some wonderful areas to walk, a walk right around Loch Faskally can be dome in about 1.5 hours.
The closest hotel to the Pitlochry Boating Station is the Green Park Hotel in Pitlochry. Situated right on the banks of the loch, and only 5 minutes walk from the boat hire.
The dam is for the generation of electricity for the Grampian Mountains area, between Loch Ericht, Loch Rannoch and Loch Tummel in Highland Perthshire.
Loch Faskally is approximately 2 miles long, narrowing to approximately 800 yards. Situated between steep wooded hills, the lock is well sheltered from the inclement Scottish weather. Bank fishing is difficult and the use of a boat to fish the loch is recommended.
The water holds a good head of brown trout, sea trout, salmon, summer grilse and also pike, the largest of which was caught at over 30lb.
Faskally Boating Station, situated at the north end of Pitlochry right on the edge of the loch, is accessible by car and has ample parking. Boats are available for hire - with or without engines - and fishing tackle and equipment is also available, to buy or hire. The café at the Boating Station also provides delicious home made fare - perfect after a long day on the loch. The area surrounding the Boating Station also has some wonderful areas to walk, a walk right around Loch Faskally can be dome in about 1.5 hours.
The closest hotel to the Pitlochry Boating Station is the Green Park Hotel in Pitlochry. Situated right on the banks of the loch, and only 5 minutes walk from the boat hire.
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