Shuggiebhoy

Hi, Im heading up to Loch Awe in a few weeks time and was hoping someone will have an answer to a few questions I have. I have never fished the loch before and it seems such a big expanse of water to try to locate a good area. I will be taking my newly purchased car up there and Im a bit wary of leaving it parked by the side of the road somewhere. Does anyone know of a decent place to park and have a decent area for camping nearby? Oh aye...and somewhere where my friend and I might have a chance of catching a wee trout or two would be ideal too. It would be nice to fish a secluded area, nothing worse than pulling up to your favourite spot and finding it like Butlins. My friend has never really fished before and i was hoping to give him a wide variety of experience. I'll be taking my fly rods up and also a couple of bait rods too, we will be going after the trout but i'd also like to have a go at the pike. Does this mean i need a trout permit and pike permit or does the one ticket cover both? As we will be camping and it does tend to get a bit chilly in Scotland it would be ideal for a wee campfire, you never know, might even get to cook my catch (wishful thinking). What are the policies on campfires up there? are they allowed near the shoreline? Ive heard that a fire is a half decent deterrent for the midges as well. Any info greatly appreciated, Thanks Shuggiebhoy

Hi everybody, new to the forums but been fishing for a number of years. Planning a trip up to loch awe for some trout and pike fishing, never been before so im looking for some advice hope someone can help....