Loch of Aboyne

Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Loch of Aboyne is a shallow, artificially formed loch near Aboyne, in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It has a surface of 12.2 ha (30 acres) and a maximum depth of 3.4 m (11 feet). It was nominated a Site...

Loch of Aboyne has a Easy difficulty level and is Family Friendly.
Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Latitude: 57.087409, Longitude: -2.767277

Attractions near Loch of Aboyne

Activities

Boating
Fishing
Landscape Photography
Walking

About Loch of Aboyne

Loch of Aboyne is a shallow, artificially formed loch near Aboyne, in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It has a surface of 12.2 ha (30 acres) and a maximum depth of 3.4 m (11 feet). It was nominated a Site of Special Scientific Interest in 1984, thanks to its aquatic flora and fauna. The loch is open all year round for local and visiting course anglers. Bait, spinning and fly fishing is allowed on the lake. The main species are bream, carp, pike, roach, perch and tench. The loch of Aboyne is a great alternative if the River Dee becomes unfishable.