Loch Creran
Loch Creran is a sea loch which is around 7 miles long. The southern basin drops to a depth of 50m and connects with the Lynn of Lorn via narrows at the Isle of Eriska. Caution must be taken when fishing at the narrows due to the strong tidal streams (4 knots) and commercial boat traffic from Glensanda quarry and fish farms. Larger vessels only have a narrow area for safe passage.
The picturesque North Eastern basin (above) drops to a depth of 36m and is connected to the main body of the loch via a quarter mile channel at Creagan bridge. The bridge is a favourite fishing spot. It is easily accessible and can produce good pollack, sea trout and the odd salmon. The top end of the loch can become quite coloured if the River Creran is in spate - ideal conditions for sea trout fishing.
Loch Creran is home to a wide variety of shellfish which can be collected at low water. It is a great place for gathering horse mussels, known locally as clabbie dubh’s (pronounced clabbie doo’s), which are much larger than common mussels and are an excellent bait.