There are two main rivers in Assynt, the Inver which flows from Loch Assynt to the sea at Lochinver and the Kirkaig, forming part of the southern boundary of Assynt as it flows from Fionn Loch down to Inverkirkaig. These ‘spate rivers’ are typical of the Northwest Highlands and see annual runs of the much sought after Atlantic Salmon. To fish these rivers you need to contact Ossian Sprting Adventures in Perth and book directly through them. I am not permitted to guide on either of these rivers.

Pursuit of these incredible migratory fish is often the reserve of the privileged few, but there are a couple of locations and techniques that means your ‘average Joe’ can also have a crack at ‘The King of Fish’! If we are lucky enough to experience extremely heavy rainfall (it has been known to occasionally happen!) then the Salmon move into some of the headwaters of the systems and they can be targeted without the permit fees that may be out of reach of many pockets!