Salmon Fishing Trips on The North Esk & South Esk in Scotland. |
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Only about an hour and twenty minutes drive from Edinburgh City, the North Esk is one of the most prolific, Atlantic Salmon fishing rivers in Scotland. Although it is not as well known as the Tay or the Spey, it produces catches two or three times the average catch of most quality beats on any of these rivers. The North Esk holds salmon throughout the year with the spring runs starting from late March and April and the Autumn runs from late August to the end of the season. The salmon fishing season on the North Esk and the South Esk starts on the 16th of February and closes on the 31st of October.
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The North Esk provides just over 2 miles of salmon fishing with twelve named pools and excellent catch records, this beat is truly one of the best salmon fishing venues in Scotland. All of the pools are easily fished and are perfect for fly fishing although spinning is allowed when the water levels are too high or coloured to fly fish. The river provides excellent sport for both salmon and sea trout. |
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The beat is exceptionally well maintained and there is a fishing lodge situated in the middle of the beat. The lodge has all modern facilities with a fully fitted kitchen, cooker, microwave, washing area and a fridge for cold drinks. There is also a spacious dining area to have lunch and chat about the days fishing. The fishing lodge overlooks one of the main pools where there is ample car parking. All of the pools have easy access for vehicles and there is a good network of footpaths throughout the beat. |
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The South Esk is a smaller, more intimate river which produces annual catches on a level par of any quality beat of the River Tay. It is surrounded by beautiful scenery and an abundance of indigenous wildlife including Buzzards, Osprey, Otters, Roe Deer and Red Squirrels. With its crystal clear riffles and deep pools it is truly an enchanting river to fish and a magical place to get away from the stress of everyday life. The South Esk is also renowned for it's sea trout fishing, which we can also arrange.
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The beat is just over two miles with 24 very different salmon pools, each offering it's unique charm and character. The water is divided into four separate, smaller beats with at least one named, major pool in each beat. There is ample car parking and each beat has it's own fishing hut with tea and coffee making facilities and a microwave. The main beat has a beautiful, newly constructed tree house as the fishing lodge providing some of the best facilities you will find on any Scottish, salmon fishing beat. |
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Our guides are full time professional salmon guides and casting instructors with a very extensive knowledge of the North and South Esk. They will give you all the guidance you will need to get the very best out of your fishing trip. We can't guarantee that you will catch fish but we will gaurantee to put you in the right place with right tackle. You will certainly see fish and we will do our best to help you land some. We can also provide you with all of the fishing tackle required including quality rods, reels, lines, waders, safety vests and a comprehensive selection of hand tied flies for each river.
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If you are fishing for multiple days we can take you to both rivers. For example if you are with us for 3 days we can give you two days on the North Esk and one day on the South Esk or vice versa. We can offer preset three and six day fishing trips including B&B accommodation close to where you will be fishing with transport to the river each day. We would also be happy to provide a bespoke fishing trip.
For more information, prices and availability please email...
Airport transfers from Edinburgh or Glasgow airport can also be arranged.
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