River Fishing Scotland

Below is a list of Salmon and Trout Rivers for fishing in Scotland

Many of the best salmon and trout river beats are in large private estates. Some estates offer permits only per day or week, others offer accommodation, either in the Castle / Mansion or on the estates lodges or cottages with a fishing package included. Many of the estates also have lochs for trout fishing.

Click on the PostCodes for Maps and Directions.

Rivers Cona & Scaddle highlands by Fort William
Conaglen Estate offers Salmon and Sea Trout fishing with the guidance of Estate staff available at no additional charge on the Cona and Scaddle rivers, also with a number of stocked brown trout ponds close to Conaglen House. Tel/Fax: 01855 841 321
www.conaglen.co.uk . Postcode PH33 7AH.

River Findhorn highlands by Inverness
Banchor Beat is also known as the Laird's Beat of Cawdor Castle. Itprovides the opportunities to take all classes of salmon from an array of pools and streams. The castles beat starts at a rocky wooded gorge and ends over 20 miles away near Forres. Tel; 01667 404 401
www.cawdorcastle.com . Postcode IV12 5RD.

River Findhorn highlands by Inverness
At Glenferness Estate there are miles of river walks with salmon fishing, a hill loch with a wooden rowing boat for trout fishing, a studio apartment for tenant’s use with stunning views of the river, and a squash court. We also arrange roe stalking and rough shooting. Tel: 01309 651 202.
www.fishpal.com . Postcode IV12 5UP.

River Findhorn highlands by Inverness
Fishing at Logie Estate allows salmon and sea trout fishing on the River Findhorn and brown trout fishing on Lochindorb. The season for salmon and sea trout runs from mid-February to the end of August, brown trout from mid-March to the beginning of October. Tel: 01309 611 378.
www.logie.co.uk . Postcode IV36 2QN.

River Spean Highlands by Fort William
Burnbank Lodges are a group of 12 self-catering holiday lodge on the banks of the River Spean. In season, guests are welcome to fish the River Spean at Burnbank, for salmon and brown trout using fly or spinner. A permit can be obtained from reception, free to guests. Tel: 01397 712 520.
www.burnbanklodges.co.uk . Postcode PH34 4EU.

River Spey Highlands by Inverness
The Ballindalloch Estate beat on the River Spey is the top middle beat on the river. Its two miles of double-bank fishing includes the famous Junction Pool. The Estate also owns six miles of salmon and sea trout fishing on the River Avon. Tel: 01807 500 205.
www.ballindallochcastle.co.uk . Postcode AB37 9AX.

River Dee northeast by Aberdeen
Some of the finest fishing in Scotland with the three Balmoral Beats situated on the South Bank of the river, stretching from The Brig O' Dee (by Braemar) down to Dalliefour (by Ballater). Tel: 01339 742 534.
www.balmoralcastle.com/salmon . Postcode AB35 5TB.

River Dee northeast by Aberdeen
One of the top salmon rivers in the world with the fishing season from March 1st to September 30th. The Banchory Lodge hotel and other close by beats can be rented daily or weekly. A ghillie can provide instruction in fly fishing and equipment. Tel: 01330 822 625.
www.banchorylodge.co.uk . Postcode AB31 5HS.

River Dee northeast by Aberdeen
Fishing Costs on Maryculter House Hotels Beat are about Half Day £25.00 per rod, Full Day £50.00 per rod. We can also create a package to suite your individual requirements. Tel: 01224 732 124.
www.maryculterhousehotel.com . Postcode AB12 5GB.

River Dee northeast by Aberdeen
Park House has six Beats on the Dee that are some of the finest in Scotland with superb fly water. The north bank is reserved for house guests only and has the services of 2 estate ghillies. Tel: 01330 810 203.
www.parkdee.co.uk/fishing/ . Postcode AB31 5AD.

River Don northeast by Aberdeen
The river Don at Castle Forbes is halfway between the source of the river and its mouth with about four miles of double bank fishing east of the village of Alford. S easonf February to the end of October. Tel: 01975 562 524.
castle-forbes.com/fishing/ . Postcode AB33 8DT.

River South Esk northeast by Dundee
Airlie Castle estate has beats on one of the top Sea Trout rivers in Scotland with constant improvements being carried out under Andrew Yates, our resident ghillie. Salmon is also available. Tel: 01575 570 108.
www.airlieestates.com . Postcode DD8 4LY.

River South Esk northeast by Dundee
The Kinnaird Estate has five miles of double-bank fishing with packages to suit all ability and every pocket. The beats start from 1 mile below Brechin to the Montrose basin. Tel: 01674 810 240.
www.southesk.co.uk . Postcode DD9 6UA.

River Tay northeast by Dundee
Ballathie Estate is situated on the banks of the River Tay, by the tributary rivers Isla, Ericht and Almond. Major lochs and fisheries are also close by. The River Tay is world-famous for its Atlantic salmon. You can also fish for brown trout, rainbows, pike, perch and grayling. Fishing is from bank or boat, spin or fly. Tel: 07545 787 311.
www.ballathie.com . Postcode PH1 4QN.

River Tay northeast by Dundee
Scone Palace Estate's has almost three miles of the left bank and over a mile of both banks on the River Tay. Most lets are on a weekly basis for parties of up to six rods. The rod fishing season is from 15 January to 15 October, with the best fishing normaly from August onwards. Tel: 01738 552 300.
www.scone-palace.co.uk . Postcode PH2 6BD.

Rivers Tweed & Teviot southeast by Kelso
One of the top fishing hotels in Scotland, the Roxburghe hotel has 3 beats on the Roxburghe Estates, 2 on the River Tweed and 2 on the River Teviot. Tel: Tel: 01573 450 331.
www.roxburghe.net . Postcode TD5 8JZ.

River Girvan southwest by Ayr
Blairquhan Estate has five miles of the most attractive stretch on the River Girvan. There are 29 named pools with fishing on both banks except for 3 pools at the downstream end. Tel: 01655 770 239.
www.blairquhan.co.uk . Postcode KA19 7LY.

River Nith southwest by Dumfries
Drumlanrig Castle Fishings offer 4 beats each about 1 to 2 miles long with many deep pools. The season is from 25 February to 30 November. Tel: 01848 331 555.
drumlanrigcastle.co.uk . Postcode DG3 4AQ.

River Nith southwest by Dumfries
The beat at Friars Carse Hotel is 2300 meters of bank fishing with a mixture of pools that provide fishing with fly, spinning or worming. Tel: 01387 740 388.
www.friarscarse.co.uk . Postcode DG2 0SA.

River Stinchar southwest 30 miles south of Ayr
Ther are 10 beats along the Stinchar from Ballantrae to Pinmore. The Knockdolian Estate water is often considered the top salmon & sea trout stretch in Ayrshire. Tel: 01465 881 237.
Website . Postcode KA26 0LB.

A more in depth guide to river fishing in Scotland with information about how to obtain permits for more beats can be found at the website: www.fishpal.com/Scotland/RiverAreas