Is Loch Ness high right now?

Yes. On 8 October 2026 the gauge's own month of readings put the level at Foyers as high (182 cm). This page shows the current reading of the nearest gauge whenever you open it.

What fish are in Loch Ness?

Species recorded along the gauged stretch of Loch Ness include Nessie, European grayling, Common barbel, Common dace, Gudgeon, Minnow. The list comes from GBIF occurrence ranges that cover the gauges, so it shows where a species has been recorded rather than how common it is.

Where can I check the Loch Ness water level?

1 official gauge measure Loch Ness at Foyers. Their latest readings are listed on this page and on the River map.

When is the best time to fish at Loch Ness?

The highest-rated day in the current month at Loch Ness is 10 October 2026, with a fishing efficiency of 100%.

Do moon phases affect fishing at Loch Ness?

Solunar theory links feeding activity to the moon's position. Major periods occur when the moon is overhead or underfoot, with shorter minor periods midway between them. New and full moons generally produce the strongest activity.

Fishing Calendar for Loch Ness, United Kingdom

Best known for its monster legend, Loch Ness is also a serious brown trout and Atlantic salmon fishery, its deep, peat-stained water holding fish that migrate up the River Ness from the Moray Firth.

Lake · 57.3167, -4.4333 · times shown in local time (Europe/London)

Loch Ness right now

From the gauge at Foyers · 8 Oct, 02:30 · Open on River map →

On 8 October 2026 at 02:30 Loch Ness at Foyers (7 km from this spot) stood at 182 cm, high for this gauge over the past month.

Water level 182 cm High steady over 24 h

Loch Ness over the last 7 days

Readings every hour at Foyers, the gauge nearest this spot. The shaded band is the gauge's usual range over the last 30 days.

Water level

182 cm

Foyers · last 7 days

All gauges on Loch Ness

1 official gauge along the lake, the nearest highlighted. Flow is coloured as the gauging agency rates it: Low Normal High

Gauge	Flow	Level	Water	Last 7 days
Foyersnearest 7 km away	—	182 cm	—

Best fishing times in October 2026

Date	Moon	Sunrise	Sunset	Major periods	Minor periods	Efficiency
Thu 01	Waning gibbous	07:21	18:52	03:51–05:51, 16:24–18:24	10:08–12:08, 22:41–00:41	41% ●●●○○
Fri 02	Waning gibbous	07:23	18:49	04:53–06:53, 17:27–19:27	11:10–13:10	79% ●●●●○
Sat 03	Waning gibbous	07:25	18:46	05:56–07:56, 18:29–20:29	23:39–01:39, 12:12–14:12	98% ●●●●●
Sun 04	Waning crescent	07:27	18:44	06:56–08:56, 19:28–21:28	00:41–02:41, 13:12–15:12	83% ●●●●●
Mon 05	Waning crescent	07:29	18:41	07:53–09:53, 20:22–22:22	01:39–03:39, 14:08–16:08	45% ●●●○○
Tue 06	Waning crescent	07:31	18:38	08:46–10:46, 21:13–23:13	02:32–04:32, 15:00–17:00	15% ●○○○○
Wed 07	Waning crescent	07:34	18:35	09:35–11:35, 22:01–00:01	03:22–05:22, 15:48–17:48	14% ●○○○○
Thu 08	Waning crescent	07:36	18:33	10:21–12:21, 22:46–00:46	04:09–06:09, 16:34–18:34	40% ●●●○○
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Sun 11	New moon	07:42	18:25	·····	·····	Unlock · iOS / Android
Mon 12	Waxing crescent	07:44	18:22	·····	·····	Unlock · iOS / Android
Tue 13	Waxing crescent	07:47	18:19	·····	·····	Unlock · iOS / Android
Wed 14	Waxing crescent	07:49	18:17	·····	·····	Unlock · iOS / Android
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Sat 17	Waxing crescent	07:55	18:09	·····	·····	Unlock · iOS / Android
Sun 18	First quarter	07:57	18:06	·····	·····	Unlock · iOS / Android
Mon 19	Waxing gibbous	08:00	18:04	·····	·····	Unlock · iOS / Android
Tue 20	Waxing gibbous	08:02	18:01	·····	·····	Unlock · iOS / Android
Wed 21	Waxing gibbous	08:04	17:59	·····	·····	Unlock · iOS / Android
Thu 22	Waxing gibbous	08:06	17:56	·····	·····	Unlock · iOS / Android
Fri 23	Waxing gibbous	08:09	17:54	·····	·····	Unlock · iOS / Android
Sat 24	Waxing gibbous	08:11	17:51	·····	·····	Unlock · iOS / Android
Sun 25	Waxing gibbous	07:13	16:49	·····	·····	Unlock · iOS / Android
Mon 26	Waning gibbous	07:15	16:46	·····	·····	Unlock · iOS / Android
Tue 27	Waning gibbous	07:17	16:44	·····	·····	Unlock · iOS / Android
Wed 28	Waning gibbous	07:20	16:41	·····	·····	Unlock · iOS / Android
Thu 29	Waning gibbous	07:22	16:39	·····	·····	Unlock · iOS / Android
Fri 30	Waning gibbous	07:24	16:37	·····	·····	Unlock · iOS / Android
Sat 31	Waning gibbous	07:26	16:34	·····	·····	Unlock · iOS / Android

Fish of Loch Ness

Species recorded along the gauged stretch of Loch Ness, from GBIF occurrence ranges.

Frequently asked questions

Is Loch Ness high right now?: Yes. On 8 October 2026 the gauge's own month of readings put the level at Foyers as high (182 cm). This page shows the current reading of the nearest gauge whenever you open it.
What fish are in Loch Ness?: Species recorded along the gauged stretch of Loch Ness include Nessie, European grayling, Common barbel, Common dace, Gudgeon, Minnow. The list comes from GBIF occurrence ranges that cover the gauges, so it shows where a species has been recorded rather than how common it is.
Where can I check the Loch Ness water level?: 1 official gauge measure Loch Ness at Foyers. Their latest readings are listed on this page and on the River map.
When is the best time to fish at Loch Ness?: The highest-rated day in the current month at Loch Ness is 10 October 2026, with a fishing efficiency of 100%.
Do moon phases affect fishing at Loch Ness?: Solunar theory links feeding activity to the moon's position. Major periods occur when the moon is overhead or underfoot, with shorter minor periods midway between them. New and full moons generally produce the strongest activity.

River data sources

Readings on this page come from official gauging stations:

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