Fishing the Highlands of Scotland

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Aviemore

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Speycasting Lessons and salmon fishing courses with professional salmon fishing guides & Speycasting instructors. Learn how to Speycast on some of Scotland's finest salmon rivers.

  

Learn the art of Speycasting on a premiere salmon fishing river surrounded by some of the most spectacular scenery in Scotland. Your Speycasting lessons would be on a quality, mid or high end salmon fishing beat with an excellent catch record and would include all of the facilities you would expect on a quality salmon fishing beat. We would teach you the traditional Single Spey & Double Spey casts along with where to look for salmon on a beat, how successfully hook a fish on the fly, play your fish and land it. This will stand you in good stead to fish any major salmon fishing river in the world. Discounted packages are available for groups of two or more people fishing the same day.

Avie Lochan

Avie Lochan is situated 3 miles north of Aviemore.

The fishing is by way of bank for brown and rainbow trout.

The season is from the 15th of March till the 6th of October.


For further information and permits contact:

G Mortimer, 62 High Street, Grantown on Spey.

Telephone : 01479-872684

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Loch Alvie

Loch Alvie is situated 2 miles south of Aviemore.

The fishing is by way of bank and boat for brown trout.

The season is from the 15th of March till the 6th of October.

For further information and permits contact:

Alvie Estate Office.

also at Dalraddy Caravan Park.

Telephone : 01479-810330

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Loch Dallas

Loch Dallas is situated 3 miles north of Aviemore.

The fishing is by way of bank for brown and rainbow trout.

The season is from the 15th of March till the 6th of October.


For further information and permits contact :

G Mortimer, 62 High Street, Grantown on Spey.

Telephone : 01479-872684

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Loch Insh

Loch Insh is situated 6 miles south west of Aviemore.

The fishing is by way of boat for brown trout.

The season is from the 15th of March till the 6th of October.


For further information and permits contact :

The Boathouse.

Telephone : 01540-651272

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Loch Lochindorb

Loch Lochindorb is situated 20 miles north of Aviemore.

The fishing is by way boat for brown trout.

The season is from the April 1st till the 6th of October.


For further information and permits contact:

A Stewart, Tackle Shop, Grantown on Spey.

Telephone : 01479-872612

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Loch Morlich

Loch Morlich is situated 4 miles east of Aviemore.

The fishing is by way of bank and boat for brown trout and some coarse species such as pike.

The brown trout season is from the 15th of March till the 6th of October.

Fishing permits and boat hire are available from :

Loch Morlich Watersports
Glenmore Forest Park
by Aviemore
Inverness-shire
PH22 1QU

Tele : 01479 861221
E-mail : info@lochmorlich.com

Website address is : www.lochmorlich.com

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Loch Vaa

Loch Vaa is situated 3 miles north of Aviemore.

The fishing is by way of bank for brown and rainbow trout.

The season is from the 15th of March till the 6th of October.


For further information and permits contact :

G Mortimer, 62 High Street, Grantown on Spey.

Telephone : 01479-872684

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Rothiemurchus Estate Fishery

Rothiemurchus Fishery is situated on Rothiemurchus Estate just outside Aviemore.
If you follow the ski road to the Cairngorms then you cant miss it.

The Fishery caters for all angling requirements with salmon and sea trout fishing on the famous River Spey, stocked rainbow trout lochs with novice facilities, boat fishing on brown trout and pike lochs and the specialist Dell Stream for rainbow trout angling.

Fly fishing, bait fishing and spinning are all permitted in specific areas and full instruction is available in each method. The Tackle Shop is located at the entrance to the Fishery and provides a range of tackle for sale or hire, for all your angling needs.

If you don`t fancy fishing then you can take one of our guided tours of the trout farm and feed the fish take a fly casting lesson, relax in the picnic and play area, or try a spot of birdwatching for Goldeneye, Mute Swans and Osprey from our bird hide.

Stocked Lochs
The stocked Rainbow Trout lochs are open all year round, advance booking for "Have a Go" is essential but not for the others, although it is advisable to contact the Fishery before travelling in the winter months as the loch might be frozen.

Seasonal opening times are as follows:
September - October 9.00am to 5.00pm
November - March 9.00am to 4.30pm
April - Mid-May 9.00am to 5.30pm
Mid-May - August 9.00am to 9.00pm

Charges and bag limits for the lochs are as follows:

Fishery Loch

8 Hours session - 5 fish limit - £25.00
6 Hours session - 4 fish limit - £22.00
4 Hours session - 2 fish limit - £17.50
Evening 5pm-9pm (Mid-May/Aug only) 3 fish limit - £15.00
Tackle hire is available at £5.00 per session

No spinning with artificial spoons, plugs etc.
Extra fish caught may be purchased at the Tackle Shop at £2.00/lb

Novice Loch
"Have a Go" Session

Fishing is one of Britain's most popular sports. Ever wondered what it would be like to try to catch a fish? Meet our instructor who will introduce you to the craft of fishing with a bait rod, how fish feed and catch their prey and you can try to catch them. All tackle provided, dress for being warm outside. Booking is essential, please telephone : 01479 812345

"Have a Go" session - Booking Essential - 1 fish limit - £12.50 - Tackle included
Beginners Package - 1 hour - 1 fish limit - £12.50 - Tackle & Introductory Instruction included
4 Hours session - 2 fish limit - £14.00 - Tackle hire £5.00

Family Package - 2 hour session
(Up to 2 adults + 4 kids) - 5 fish limit - £45.00 - Tackle Hire - £5.00

River Spey

The two beats of the River Spey are available for Salmon and Sea Trout fishing, from 11 February through to 30 September. There is no Sunday fishing. Advance booking is advised.

Upper Beat (2 miles) Fly Fishing Only - £20.00 per rod per day - max 6 rods
Lower Beat (1.5 miles) Any Legal Method - £20.00 per rod per day - max 6 rods

Boat Fishing

The Brown Trout and Pike Lochs are available from April to September, for boat angling only. Buoyancy aids are supplied. There is no Sunday fishing and advance booking is advised.

Loch an Mhor

Full Day - Brown Trout - Fly Only - Boat Charge £30.00 single rod or £45.00 2 rods
Half Day* - Brown Trout - Fly Only - Boat Charge £20.00 single rod or £30.00 2 rods
* Dawn to 2.30pm or 3.00pm to Dusk

Loch Pityoulish

Full Day Only - Brown Trout - Fly Only - £17.50 single rod or £27.00 2 rods

Loch Pityoulish

Full Day Only - Pike - Any Legal Method - £17.50 single rod or £27.00 2 rods

Loch an Eilein

Sep - Dec - Pike - Catch and release only - £30.00 single rod or £45.00 2 rods

Hill Lochs

5 mile walk required - Fly Fishing Only - £10.00 per rod

Group Rates
Parties of 10 or more anglers are entitled to a special group rate, where the booking
is made in advance. Please contact the Fishery for a quotation tailored to your needs.

Instruction
Instruction is available and tackle is provided for hire or purchase. Ghillie services can be provided on the Stocked Lochs, Private Lochs and River Beats, with prior booking essential.

Transportation can be arranged with prior notice.

Tuition charges are as follows...

Novice Casting Instruction Hourly - £30.00 per person - Tackle Hire £5.00 per session.
Salmon Fly Fishing Instruction - Charges by arrangement - Tackle Hire £5.00 per session.

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For further information and bookings please contact :

Rothiemurchus Fishery, Rothiemurchus Estate, Aviemore.

Telephone : 01479 810703       Fax : 01479 811778

or E-mail : rothie@enterprise.net

Website address is : www.rothiemurchus.net

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River Orchy - Upper Craig Beat

The Upper Craig Beat lies just south of Bridge of Orchy.

From Glasgow, follow the signs for Oban and the North, then signs for Dalmally.
The actual beat is displayed on the fishing permits and is clearly marked
on the riverbank with the names of the pools.

The beat is from the Little Colonels to the Boat pool (approximately 2 miles)
and can be fished from both banks. (It is an 8 rod beat.)

Permits costs are :

March to June £20 per rod

July £25 per rod

August to October £30 per rod

You can fish with fly, worm or spinner (no prawns).
Discounts are available on request for block bookings or large parties.

For further information and permits contact:

Gren Lang     Telephone : 0141-779-2034

Or e-mail   :   jacqui.carberry@talk21.com

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Loch Brora

Loch Brora is situated 3 miles west of Brora on off the A9.

The fishing is for salmon and sea trout although there are a few native browns aswell.

The season is from May till October.

For further information and permits contact :

The Royal Marine Hotel, Brora.

Telephone : 01408-621252

Angling club boats can also be booked from Cunninghams shop in the village

Telephone : 01408-621204

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Loch Lundie

Loch Lundie is situated 7 miles south west of Brora.

The fishing is by way of bank and boat for brown trout.

The season is from the 15th of March till the 6th of October.

For further information and permits contact :

Lindsay and Co, Main Street, Golspie.

I don't have a telephone number for them as yet.

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Tomich Hills Lochs

Tomich Hills Lochs are situated just north of Cannich.

This is a prime example of high quality hill loch fishing set amidst the spectacular scenery
of one of Scotland's most beautiful Highland Glens. The fishing is fly fishing only by way of bank and boat for brown trout and rainbows.

The season is from April till September.

Trout fishing at Tomich has been famous for many years but has only been available to the general public since 1989. The fishing is on a number of hill lochs ranging in size from approx 2 acres to 30 acres. The lochs are between 600 and 900 feet above sea level.

The fishing to some extent has been managed with some steps being taken to improve the water quality and whilst the vast majority of fish are wild, a limited amount of stocking does take place in some lochs to supplement the wild stock.

The fishing ranges from quite difficult with large fish to relatively easy with smaller fish so there is something to attract the expert and the beginner alike.The fishing is arranged on a weekly or 3 day basis but day tickets can be obtained for some of the lochs by request.

The Lochs

Loch Beinne Moire - covers about 30 acres and is the largest loch in the system. The fishing is by boat and the fish average about a pound. With magnificent surroundings it really does provide for some excellent hill loch fishing.

The Root Loch - About a hundred yards from Loch Beinne Moire. This holds a much larger head of fish but smaller in size.

Loch Beinne Bheag - is a small rainbow loch. Over wintered fish here can get up to 4lb plus.

Loch Nam Luch
is adjacent to Loch Beinne Bheag. It's a delightful small loch with the average fish being about 3/4 lbs but occassionally can produce a large brown in excess of 2lbs. It is bank fishing only on this loch.

Loch Greidlein (pronounced Gretel)
is famous for it's large brown trout with the record standing at 7-1/2 lbs, though naturally these are not easy to catch. The loch enjoys prolific fly life and some real excitement can be had when there is a hatch of sedges.

Loch Nam Gillean
is situated about 8 miles up the glen past the small settlement at Cougie. It is a beautiful remote loch with some magnificant wild brown trout up to 2 and a half pounds. Because of the remoteness of the loch fisherman are ususlly taken up there in an 8 wheel cross country Argo Cat.

Loch Nam Fiodhag Lower
Is fishing by boat with the average fish being about 1/2 pound.

Loch Nam Fiodhag Upper
A real connoisseurs loch. It is bank fishing with some beautiful
wild brown trout in the one and a half pound category.

Loch Caoireach
This is a small bank fishing only loch with numerous
small brownies and more suited for the beginner.

The fishing is usually let for the week with a ghillie being provided for 4 of the 7 days. Although there are set itineraries for your weeks fishing a high level of flexibility is offered and your itinerary can be arranged to suit. Tuition is also available if required.

Prices range form £315 per week subject to availability.
Accommodation can be arranged for you locally if required.

3 day and single day permits are also available on request.

For further information and availability please contact :

Kyle Laidlay

Tomich Hills Fishing's, Culbogie Cottage,
Tomich, Strathglass, by Beauly,
Inverness-shire, IV4 7LY.

Telephone : 01456-415352

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Loch Ericht

Loch Ericht is situated just south of Dalwhinnie.

The fishing is by way of bank and boat for brown trout.

The season is from the 15th of March till the 6th of October.

For further information and permits contact :

Loch Ericht Hotel, Dalwhinnie.

Telephone : 01528-522257

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Loch Laggan

Loch Laggan is situated 7 miles west of Dalwhinnie

The fishing is by way of bank and boat for brown trout.

The season is from the 15th of March till the 6th of October.

For further information and permits contact :

The local tackle shops in Newtonmore and Kingussie.

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Loch Borralie

Loch Borralie is situated 1 mile west of Durness

The fishing is by way of bank and boat for brown trout.

The season is from the 15th of March till the 6th of October.

For further information and permits contact:

The Capewrath Hotel.

Telephone : 01971-511212

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