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Lochgilphead

Lochgilphead is a town on the Firth of Clyde, Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom, with a population of 2,390.

59Good

Best window 17:00 – 19:00

Good (59) — best around ⁦17:00–19:00⁩, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, falling pressure.

  • Shore83
  • Boat83
  • Rock82
  • Kayak82
  • Spearfishing69est.

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Best ⁦15:00–18:00⁩, ⁦21:00–00:00⁩

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Why
  • a major solunar period
  • dawn or dusk light
  • falling pressure
  • likely murky water

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Tides

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Coefficient 65

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Which day to go

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DayFishingShoreBoatRockKayakSpearfishingWindWavesSwellWater
19 Mon5869666859553–8kn E0.14–0.26m W0.12m · 6.3s W13.6°
20 Tue5568626650494–9kn ESE0.20–0.28m S0.12m · 9.4s W13.6°
21 Wed5275727368602–17kn ENE0.14–0.72m W0.21m · 7.5s WNW13.5°
22 Thu5983838282691–6kn W0.18–0.52m WNW0.23m · 3.8s WNW13.4°
23 Fri5172686964561–10kn NNW0.14–0.42m WNW0.16m · 4.1s W13.3°
24 Sat5348474745401–20kn S0.26–1.12m WSW0.19m · 7.4s W13.2°
25 Sun670000012–27kn W0.68–1.38m WNW0.39m · 9.1s WNW13.0°

The town sits by Loch Gilp, a bay 2.3 km away, with Ardrishaig 2.7 km distant. Other nearby waters include Loch Gair (7 km), Otter Bay (7.6 km), Crinan Boat Yard marina (9.9 km) and Loch Crinan (10.8 km). Heather Island lies 4.3 km away. The tide is meso-tidal and semidiurnal, with a spring range of 2.6 m.

Also known as

Ceann Loch Gilb

Fishing spots nearby

Nearby landmarks

  • Heather Island — island, ⁦4.3 km⁩

Questions

Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Lochgilphead?

Our fishing score for Lochgilphead on October 22, 2026 is 59 out of 100 — Good.

When is high tide at Lochgilphead on October 22, 2026?

High tides on October 22, 2026: ⁦10:10 AM, 10:08 PM⁩. Low tides: ⁦03:25 AM, 03:42 PM⁩. Times are local.

What is the tidal range at Lochgilphead?

The mean spring range at Lochgilphead is about ⁦2.6 m⁩.

What time do the sun and moon rise at Lochgilphead?

On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:07 AM and sets at 06:03 PM. The moon rises at 04:47 PM and sets at 03:03 AM.