A sheltered west-coast harbour and sea-loch town with deep water close in. Mackerel and pollack are plentiful inshore from spring to late summer.
Target species here
Tide times for Oban
EA gauge · Tobermory
Next high tide at Oban is 02:00 (3.5 m). Next low tide 08:00 (1.3 m).
| ↑ High | 01:00 | 3.3 m |
| ↓ Low | 08:00 | 1.5 m |
| ↑ High | 14:00 | 3.7 m |
| ↓ Low | 20:00 | 1.4 m |
Fishes best on the high water.
Access & rules
Easy harbour-side and pier access; sheltered from open-sea swell.