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 22:00 (4.2 m). Next low tide 15:00 (1.6 m).
| ↓ Low | 03:00 | 1.7 m |
| ↑ High | 10:00 | 3.9 m |
| ↓ Low | 15:00 | 1.6 m |
| ↑ High | 22:00 | 4.2 m |
Fishes best on the high water.
Access & rules
Easy harbour-side and pier access; sheltered from open-sea swell.