Following the road north from Portree to Staffin you pass through the awe inspiring landscape of the Trotternish Ridge of which the landmarks the Old man of Storr and Quiraing are visible from the roadside. From this end of the island you get a fantastic view of the Torridon hills and the island of Rona which is home to the deepest water in the British Isles.
Fishing Staffin Bay will produce Dogfish, Cod, Dabs and the occasional Thornback Ray all to fish baits. The ground here is relatively clean and there is little impact from the tide so you shouldn't lose much gear. Single hooked rigs with a 2/0 hook should be fine although I would recommend using a grip lead if the sea is choppy just to help hold bottom.
Around the corner from Staffin Bay past the slipway leads onto rocky ground known as the Pinnacles which produces good Pollock and Wrasse. Usual methods of jellyworm or ragworm on a leadhead work well here for Pollock and a float fished ragworm or limpet proves a killer method for Wrasse. The depth here isn't massive so I wouldn't let it sink too long as the kelp beds can be snaggy. The ground here is not favourable for beachcasters as the snags can be severe especially on retrieve. Expect to pick up Conger and Cod if you persevere.
To get to Staffin follow the A855 North from Portree. For Staffin Bay and the Pinnacles there is a turn off when leaving Staffin on your right hand side signposted as Staffin Slipway. There is a small parking and turning area at the end of the road which can be busy in the summer, please leave plenty of space at the slipway as this is used frequently by the locals.
Fishing Staffin Bay will produce Dogfish, Cod, Dabs and the occasional Thornback Ray all to fish baits. The ground here is relatively clean and there is little impact from the tide so you shouldn't lose much gear. Single hooked rigs with a 2/0 hook should be fine although I would recommend using a grip lead if the sea is choppy just to help hold bottom.
Around the corner from Staffin Bay past the slipway leads onto rocky ground known as the Pinnacles which produces good Pollock and Wrasse. Usual methods of jellyworm or ragworm on a leadhead work well here for Pollock and a float fished ragworm or limpet proves a killer method for Wrasse. The depth here isn't massive so I wouldn't let it sink too long as the kelp beds can be snaggy. The ground here is not favourable for beachcasters as the snags can be severe especially on retrieve. Expect to pick up Conger and Cod if you persevere.
To get to Staffin follow the A855 North from Portree. For Staffin Bay and the Pinnacles there is a turn off when leaving Staffin on your right hand side signposted as Staffin Slipway. There is a small parking and turning area at the end of the road which can be busy in the summer, please leave plenty of space at the slipway as this is used frequently by the locals.
