Caol
Caol is a town on the West Highlands coast in Highland, United Kingdom, with a population of 3,220.
Fair (44) — best around —, thanks to dawn or dusk light, a light breeze, broken cloud.
- Feels like 2.0° around 08:00.
Why we say this
Apparent temperature combines cold and wind chill. Near freezing, exposure sets the length of a session more than the fish do.
- Shore76
- Boat71
- Rock76
- Kayak57
- Spearfishing est.50
- Shore76
- Boat71
- Rock76
- Kayak57
- Spearfishing50est.
Marginal
Confidence: mediumUpdated about 10 h agoBest 18:00–21:00
- dawn or dusk light
- a light breeze
- broken cloud
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Tides
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Which day to go
Updated about 10 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 86 | 85 | 85 | 82 | 62 | 0–6kn NE | |
| 20 Tue | 84 | 82 | 83 | 76 | 72 | 1–8kn NNE | |
| 21 Wed | 73 | 72 | 73 | 71 | 63 | 1–10kn N | |
| 22 Thu | 76 | 71 | 76 | 57 | 50 | 2–6kn SSW | |
| 23 Fri | 67 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 51 | 1–5kn SE | |
| 24 Sat | 34 | 32 | 34 | 31 | 26 | 2–20kn S | |
| 25 Sun | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13–23kn W |
Fort William lies 2.4 km away, with Loch Aber 7.8 km distant. Nearby landmarks include Eilean Mòr island (0.8 km), Inverlochy Castle (Historical) (1.2 km) and Black Parks (1.2 km). Other coastal points and towns in the area include Corran (15.6 km), Kinlochleven (15.9 km), Rudha Cuil-cheanna (17.7 km) and Ballachulish (18 km). The tide here is macro and semidiurnal, with a spring range of 3.26 m.
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Inverlochy Castle (Historical) — castle, 1.2 km
- Eilean Mòr — island, 0.8 km
- Black Parks — park, 1.2 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Caol?
Our fishing score for Caol on October 22, 2026 is 44 out of 100 — Fair.
When is high tide at Caol on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 04:15 AM, 04:30 PM. Low tides: 10:23 AM, 10:54 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Caol?
The mean spring range at Caol is about 3.3 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Caol?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:08 AM and sets at 06:00 PM. The moon rises at 04:46 PM and sets at 03:00 AM.