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

Beyond the Endrick

Between 2022 and 2024, the LLFT undertook an ambitious project centred on the middle Endrick Water riparian zone which extended to the wider catchment. This project addressed invasive non-native species colonisation, the erosion of riverbanks, overgrazing, sources of diffuse pollution, sediment wash out and the loss of riparian zones.

Public Opinion Survey

At LLFT we value the insights of the public in regards to the Loch Lomond catchment. Your day-to-day experiences around the loch and its rivers give you a unique perspective on its health, challenges and beauty. To better understand what matters to you, we have created a Public Opinion Survey. 

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. 

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