Other interesting facts we have learnt about the powan.

 

 

The powan is a freshwater whitefish. The powan is a protected species and must not be caught by anglers. It is a distinctive silvery fish with a dark bluish or green back. It has large fins, can grow up to 46cm and can weigh as much as 900grams. Powan can be found all over Loch Lomond. They lay their eggs (spawn) in early January. 60 to 70 days later the eggs hatch into small fish (fry) only 12mm long. They can live up to 10 years in the right conditions.