The Loch Lomond Fisheries Trust is an environmental charity formed in 2001 to champion the conservation and restoration of Loch Lomond’s native fish and the freshwater environment. The trust works on various community engagement and practical conservation projects to achieve our objectives. Our aim is to maintain and restore biodiversity with a practical, responsible, and sustainable approach.

From the River Falloch in the north, to the mouth of the Leven in the south – our catchment encapsulates a variety of habitats giving us a wide range of wildlife. Various species of bird, fish, and mammal are regularly spotted, and there’s even the occasional reptile!

Loch Lomond itself is an iconic scene in the Scottish landscape, and a popular leisure destination for those seeking an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Here at the trust, we want to promote an inclusive landscape that can be enjoyed for generations to come.

Latest Projects

Riverfly Monitoring Initiative

As part of our commitment to environmental stewardship, we actively participate in the Riverfly Monitoring Initiative (RMI)—a nationwide citizen science project designed to track invertebrate populations in streams and rivers across the UK. 

Monitoring Beavers

As part of our commitment to biodiversity, we are now actively involved in the monitoring and surveying of the beavers that have been reintroduced into the catchment at the beginning of this year.

Leven Legacy Project

The Leven Legacy Project was a multi-dimensional project which aimed to achieve a lasting and meaningful legacy for the communities and wildlife of Dumbarton and Alexandria.

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