Salmon and Trout Fishing in

Perthshire, Tayside and Angus

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Dunkeld

Kinloch Rannoch

Kirriemuir

Butterstone Loch

Butterstone Loch is set in the heart of Perthshire, close to Dunkeld and the River Tay.
Situated about 3 miles out of Dunkeld on the A923 heading towards Blairgowrie.

The fishing is by boat and is fly fishing only for rainbow and blue trout.
The loch also holds a natural population of wild brown trout.

The season is from the 21st of March until the 31st of October.

Pike fishing is also available off season and usually starts around the first week in November.

The loch has 22 boats and electric motors and life jackets can be hired for an additional fee. Rod hire is also available.

Facilities include a spacious fishing lodge with shop, selling tea, coffee, cold drinks, crisps, and chocolate bars. The shop also has a selection of fishing tackle and flies.

As with most fisheries in scenic Perthshire there is always an abundance of wildlife to be seen in and around the loch, with Osprey, Otter, Row and Fallow Deer and many species of water foul such as Ducks, Dippers, Grebes and the like being frequent visitors to the loch. There is a self-catering cottage which sleeps four which is available all year round with or without the fishing.

Prices

1 man boat - £21.00 Pensioner - £15.00
2 man boat - £36.00 Pensioner - £24.00
3 man boat - £48.00 Pensioner - £36.00
All day session (9.00am - dusk) 15% discount

6 fish rod limit per angler

Session Times :- Day session (9.00am - 5.00pm) Evening session (5.30pm - dusk)

Times outwith normal sessions may be available by arrangement.

For further information or bookings please contact...

Cloan Hatcheries Ltd, Butterstone Loch Fishing, Nr Dunkeld, Perthshire, PH8 0HH.

Telephone : 01350-724238   Mobile : 07710-771715   Fax : 01350 724215

Website address is : www.butterstonelochfishings.co.uk

E-Mail : adrian@butterstonelochfishings.co.uk

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Heatheryford Fishings

Heatheryford is a 10 acre loch with bank fishing and fly fishing only.
The fishing is for brown and rainbow trout.
1998 rainbow record -14 1/2 lbs

The season is from March 15th to Dec 24th.

Prices are :
£11.90 for 4 hours 3 fish
£14.90 for 6 hours 4 fish
£17.90 for 8 hours 5 fish

Facilities include restaurant/cafe tackle hire, and professional tuition.
Bed & Breakfast are also available.

For further information Tel : 01577 864212

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Loch Leven

LOCH LEVEN FISHERIES – ANNOUNCEMENT

Faced with mounting losses totalling over £500,000 in the last five years, Loch Leven Fisheries is now in a position where it is forced to announce a significant reduction in its angling operation on Loch Leven from the end of the current season.

The Fishery’s hatchery and rearing ponds at Tarhill on the north shore of Loch Leven will be closed down and decommissioned at the end of the season. All of the Loch Leven brown trout, currently being reared there, will be released either directly into the loch or into its feeder streams depending on their stage of development. Loch Leven will revert to being a natural brown trout loch, with its trout population dependent on natural recruitment from the burns.

The number of clubs and individual anglers fishing Loch Leven has been declining steadily over the last decade but the rate of decline has undoubtedly accelerated over more recent years partly due to the well-publicised problems associated with the stocking of rainbow trout which was ceased in 2004. Loch Leven has found it difficult to compete on equal terms with the growing number of much smaller, better stocked, fisheries.

The Scottish Executive, on advice from SNH, have repeatedly turned down applications from the Fishery for a licence to shoot cormorants which have increasingly found freshwater fisheries such as Loch Leven easier pickings than their traditional feeding grounds in the North Sea and the damage they have been causing is considerable.

With the closure of the hatchery and rearing ponds, which are costing in excess of £80,000 per annum, Loch Leven will no longer be artificially stocked from the end of the current season and it is inevitable that this will result in a further significant reduction in the number of clubs and individual anglers wishing to fish on Loch Leven in 2007 and beyond.

Most of the current 30 strong fleet of boats operated by the fishery will no longer be required and will be disposed of next winter. However, it should be stressed that this is not the end of fishing on Loch Leven – a small number of boats will be retained for next season and beyond for those anglers still wishing to fish on the loch.

It is sadly ironic that this announcement comes at a time when the loch is fishing as well as it has for many a year. However, the economic reality is such that the loch has to be allowed to revert to being a natural brown trout fishery once more, as it was prior to 1983 when declining catches prompted the establishment of the hatchery and rearing ponds at Tarhill.

It is hoped that the natural recruitment from the burns will improve over the next few years leading to an improvement in the fishing and as a result to an increasing demand for boats. Additional boats would then be gradually added to the fleet.

Loch Leven Fisheries will endeavour with, it is hoped, the help of the other agencies involved to ensure the survival of Loch Leven and its renowned trout in the future.

Jamie Montgomery 30th May 2006, Loch Leven Fisheries, 01577 863407

For further information or bookings contact :

The Booking Office Tele : 01577-863407

or The Pier Office Tele : 01577-865386

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Frandy Fishery

Frandy Fishery, Glendevon.

Frandy Fishery is situated in the picturesque Ochil hills on the Gleneagles Estate, Perthshire.
It is fly fishing only for rainbow, brown & blue trout and there is both bank and boat fishing.

The reservoir is well known for its scenic beauty and wide and varied bird life, including Osprey, Buzzard, Hen Harrier, Peregrine Falcon, Merlin and Red Kite. Part of the reservoir’s attraction is its feeling of remoteness although it is still very accessible, being just 45 minutes by road from both Edinburgh and Glasgow, and 20 minutes from both Stirling and Perth.

The season is March 1st till the 31st of October. The reservoir is stocked on a weekly basis throughout the season with high quality Rainbows, Browns, and Blues, all of which are triploids and complement the indigenous Brown trout population very well. The stocking policy is aimed at putting more fish in than there are fish coming out.

With a maximum depth of over 100 ft, shallowing off in many heather-clad bays to between 2 and 8 ft, the fishing is often very visual with an abundance of terrestrial insects

The facilities include, ample car parking by the lochside, a fishing lodge with a range of tackle and flies for sale. There are 12 boats available for hire with outboard motors if required and life jackets are available by request. Fly fishing tuition is also available by very experienced tutors.

There is a wide range of tickets available from 2 hours to 8 hours including catch and release, concessions for OAP's and students and season tickets for both bank and boat fishing are available. A complete price list and sessions are shown on their own website, details below.

For further information or bookings please contact :-

Frandy Fishery, Glendevon, Dollar, FK14 7JZ

Tele : 01259-781352

info@frandyfishery.com

http://www.frandyfishery.com/

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Glendevon Trout Farm

Glendevon Trout Farm is situated 5 miles east of Kinross at Crook of Devon.

Bank fishing for rainbows all year round.

The facilities include refreshments and tackle for sale.


For further information and permits contact:

Telephone : 015774-840297

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Rescobie Loch

Rescobie Loch is situated on the B9113, heading out of Forfar towards Montrose you will see the entrance to the loch on the right hand side. The loch itself covers an impressive 200 acres and is about 5 miles long. The Loch is a relatively shallow water which provides rich feeding throughout the year resulting in some really fine over wintered specimens. The loch record at present stands at 7Lb 4oz for a brown trout and 11Lb 3oz for rainbow.

The fishing is fly fishing only for rainbows and browns.
There is both bank and boat fishing available.

The season is from mid March until the 31st of October.

Prices are :

FULL MEMBERS
Season Ticket - Senior £170, OAP £125, Junior £40
Bank Fishing from one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset.
Limit - 8 fish per week - 4 fish per day.
Boat Charges - All sessions - 1 rod £4 - 2/3 rods £6
Hire of electric motor £6

NON-MEMBERS
Day permit (9 am - 5 pm) - Senior £12, OAP £10, Junior £5 (4 fish)
Evening Permit (5 pm to dusk) - Senior £10, OAP £8, Junior £5 (3 fish)

Boat Charges
Day Session (9 am - 5 pm)
3 Rods £33 - 2 Rods £29 - 1 Rod £16 (All prices are based on 4 fish per rod)

Evening (5 pm -dusk)
3 Rods £25 - 2 Rods £22 - 1 Rod £14 (All prices are based on 3 fish per rod)

Website address : www.rescobieloch.co.uk

For permits and bookings please Telephone : 01307-830367

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Glensherrup Reservoir

Glensherrup Reservoir, Glendevon.

Boat and bank fishing for rainbows and browns the season is from March 1st to Nov 31st

For further information and permits contact Frandy Farm, Glendevon.

Telephone : 01259-781631

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Dunalastair Loch

Dunalastair Loch is situated 1 mile east of Kinloch Rannoch

Boat fishing for browns and salmon.

The season is from March 15th to Oct 6th

For further information and permits contact

Dunalastair Hotel, Kinloch Rannoch.

Telephone : 01882-632323

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Loch Eigheach

Loch Eigheach is situated about 15 miles west of Kinloch Rannoch

Bank fishing for browns.

The season is from March 15th to Oct 6th

For further information and permits :-

Telephone : 01882-632331

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Loch Laidon

Loch Laidon is situated 16 miles west of Kinloch Rannoch on the B846

Boat and bank fishing for browns.

The season is from March 15th to Oct 6th

For further information and permits contact :-

Moor of Rannoch Hotel, Rannoch Station.

Telephone : 01882-633238

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Loch Rannoch

Loch Rannoch runs west of Kinloch Rannoch on the B846

Boat and bank fishing for browns and char.

The season is from March 15th to Oct 6th

Permits can be obtained from most of the local hotels.

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Airlie Estate is located in the Angus region of Scotland near the town of Kirriemuir.
Route B955 connects Cortachy Castle to Kirriemuir (5 miles).

From Dundee take the A90 northward for around 12 miles, then turn off at the A926
(signposted for Kirriemuir - 5 miles).

The estate consists of over 30,000 acres, largely in Glens Clova, Prosen and Moy.
The family home, Cortachy Castle, which dates back from the 16th century, lies at the heart of the Estate. Part of the uniqueness of this estate is the scope of sport which can be offered to clients from the dramatic panorama of the glens to the lower woodland surrounding the Castle running down to the ever changing River South Esk which is well renowned for its sea trout.

The Fishing

On one of the best known Sea Trout rivers in Scotland, the estate is fortunate enough to own a section of the South Esk and there are constant improvements being carried out under the watchful eye of Godfrey Darling our resident ghillie. Salmon fishing is also available. The fishing season runs from 16th February to 31st October.

Part of the conservation policy carried out by the estateis under the guidance of the Esk District Salmon Fishery Board Voluntary Catch and Release Guidelines. In order to conserve stocks of Salmon the estate undertakes that up to the end of April any salmon caught by anglers on the estate rivers are released.

Stalking

There is an abundance of Red Deer, stags, hinds and Roe Deer on the estate giving almost all year round access to stalking for discerning clients. The Red Stag stalking season at Cortachy runs from 16th September to 20th October. Hind Stalking runs from 21st October to 15th February.

Pheasant Shooting

The low ground shoot at Airlie provides some superb sport and usually consists of pheasant, duck and partridge. Carried out around the grounds of Cortachy Castle it benefits from steep sided valleys in an idyllic setting along the banks of the River South Esk. Bags of 200 to 250 per day are available and early days of predominantly partridge in Oct and early Nov can be arranged.

The backdrop of the Castle provides a magnificent setting for the gathering of the guns in the morning and lunch is available in the beautifully appointed Castle dining room. Our head keeper Mike Nisbet has been with the estate for some 20 years and will ensure the smooth running of the day. The Pheasant season runs from 1st October to 1st February.

Grouse Shooting

Grouse shooting in Scotland is constantly open to fluctuation. However when available it is arguably one of the finest sports. Enquiries are welcome for grouse shooting, although at present along with other Scottish Estates we are doing all we can to preserve grouse stocks working in hand with the Game Conservancy. The grouse season runs from 12th August to 10th December.

Rough Shooting

Rough shooting can be offered either on the low ground or on the hill beats of Glen Clova
or on Glen Moy with driven hare and walked up rabbit shooting on offer as well.

For more information and booking details for any of the sporting activities please contact :

The Estate Office at Airlie Estates, Cortachy, Kirriemuir, Angus DD8 4LY

Telephone :- 01575 540222 or 01575 540223 during office hours.

Fax : 01575 540400  or  E-mail : cortachyoffice@airlieestates.u-net.com

Website address is : www.airlieestates.com

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Loch Lintrathen

Loch Lintrathen is situated 4 miles west of Kirriemuir on the B951

Boat fishing for browns.

The season is from March 15th to Oct 6th

For further information and permits contact :-

Telephone : 01575-560327

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Mill of Criggie Fisheries

Mill of Criggie Fisheries is situated 5 miles north of Montrose at St Cyrus.

There are 3 pools with bank fishing for rainbows and browns.

The facilities include refreshments, tackle for sale and tuition.

For further information and permits contact :

Tele : 01674-850868

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Meikleour Fishings

The Meikleour Fishings is situated in the heart of Perthshire offering prime salmon fishing on
the world famous River Tay. It is only about an hours drive from Edinburgh Airport and approx
20 minutes drive from the historic and scenic town of Perth. The fishing is on the well known
Upper Islamouth, The Lower Islamouth and The Meiklour House beats.

The Islamouth Beat is double bank fishing and extends
for about a mile and a quarter with excellent wading.

This is a 5 rod beat with 2 boats and you are looked after by
two very experienced and knowledgeable ghillies (guides).

They will be happy to advise and assist where required and
can accommodate both skilled and unskilled anglers alike.

The Islamouth Beat is a fly-fisher's paradise particularly between the months of April and October. In July, there is a grilse run providing excellent sport and If you dream of landing that big fish, then September and October can provide both the numbers and the size.

The Meikleour House Beat runs for a mile and a half both upstream and down from the house, and fishing is available on both banks of the river.

Although offering some excellent fly fishing, spinning is acceptable and indeed encouraged in high water.

The season runs from the 15th of January until the 13th of October.

For more information on availability and prices please contact :

Meikleour Fishings
Estate office.
Meikleour House,
Perth PH2 6EA

Telephone : 01250-883424
(+441250-883424 if dialling outside the UK)

E-mail : fishing@islamouth.co.uk

Website : http://www.islamouth.co.uk/

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