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Fishing the Flyhttp://www.fishingthefly.co.ukAnglers from all over the world visit the North East of Scotland to fish for salmon on the rivers Spey, Dee, Don and Deveron, but not so much is known about the excellent trout fishing to be found in the Aberdeenshire area... Ballater - Countrywear15 Bridge St, Ballater, Aberdeenshire AB35 5QPBanchory - Orvis Store2-8 Bridge Street, Banchory, Royal Deeside AB31 5SX - +44 (0)1330 824 319 - The Orvis Store in Banchory is only a short walk from the River Dee and the famous Falls of Feugh where salmon & sea trout can be seen ascending the waterfall below the bridge from mid summer onwards...Barrio Fly Lineshttp://www.flylineshop.comBarrio Fly Lines are researched and developed at Haddo Trout Fishery and on the River Don in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The Barrio Fly Line range is ideal for trout fishing on our lochs and rivers and is enjoying a growing reputation for innovation, quality and value for money... Huntly - Sharpe's of Aberdeenhttp://www.sharpes.netArtloch Fishery, Longhill, Huntly, Aberdeenshire AB54 4XA - 01466 794415 Inverurie - Sloanshttp://www.sloansofinverurie.co.ukSloan International Ltd - 125-129 High Street, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire AB51 3QJ - 01467 625181 - sloanscountrysports@btopenworld.com Peterhead - Hook Line & Sinker17 Merchant St, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire AB42 1DU - 01779 475006Turriff - Turriff Tackle & Trophieshttp://www.fishingthedeveron.co.uk/Turriff_Tackle_and_Trophies.htmIan Masson - Turriff Tackle & Trophies, 6 Castle Street, Turriff - 01888 562428 - turrifftackle@evemail.net Aboyne LochSatellite View;Roach, bream, ide, carp, pike, perch, eels. Permits from the Caravan Park Office, call 013398 86244... Alford Burgh FishingsSatellite ViewSalmon, sea trout and brown trout fishing on the River Don at Alford. The water is divided in to two main beats, with the one permit covering them both... Artloch Trout FisheryFisherySatellite View Artloch Trout Fishery - Longhill, Huntly, Aberdeenshire AB54 4XA - 01466 799410 - 07870 651368 - artlochfishery@zetnet.co.uk Balmoral BeatListingSatellite View The Balmoral Beat is a three rod beat, as is the Abergeldie Beat and the Birkhall Beat is a two rod beat... Braeside Trout FisherySatellite ViewBraeside Trout Fishery - Highfield, Upper Stirlingbrae, Boddam, Peterhead - 01779 473903 - The venue is located just 3 miles south of Peterhead on the top of Stirlinghill via Lendrum Terrace and offers fly fishing for rainbow trout, brook trout and brown trout. Braeside is fly fishing only with a rod limit of 20 and is open from 8.00 am to dusk ( or 10.00 pm) although other time arrangements can be made with prior notice. The fishery is well stocked with hard fighting rainbow trout which range from 1 lb 8 oz to 8 lbs. Facilities include a heated fishing hut with gas and electricity. Free tea and coffee. Car park. Flush Toilet. Disabled parking at the edge of the water... Castle ForbesFisherySatellite View River Don; approximately 35km west of Aberdeen. The Bridge of Keig (where the B992 road crosses the River Don) is roughly the middle of the fishings... Delgatie Castle Trout FisheryFisherySatellite View Delgatie Castle Trout Fishery offers fly fishing from boat or bank; set in the tranquil grounds of Delgatie Castle. The loch covers 4 acres and is well stocked with Rainbow Trout, which range from 1.8lb to well into double figures. There is also a good head of wild Brown Trout... Jonathan Mackay-Smith - 07826 178898 - mackaysmith@btinternet.com - Delgatie Castle, Delgatie, Turriff, AB53 5TD Fetternear FishingsCorsindae, Sauchen, by Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB51 7PP - Office 01330 833716 ( Evenings ) 01330 833295 - Two and a half miles trout and salmon fishing on the left bank of the River Don, stretching from the road bridge over the Don at Kemnay downstream as far as Burnhervie. There are six named pools on the beat and the fishing is fly only...Fishing the Deveronhttp://www.fishingthedeveron.co.ukSatellite View The site and information is run by Turriff Tackle and Trophies who are the main tackle shop on the Deveron , situated in Turriff which is mid way between the river mouth at Banff and the headwaters above Huntly... Forgue FisheryFisherySatellite View The fishery is open daily from 8am until dusk, 365 days a year. This being said, in the winter it is advisable to contact either Bob or Pat to see if the lochs are frozen... Glen Tanar LochFisherySatellite View Do you want to fish for the majestic salmon against a stunning scenic backdrop? Glen Tanar has four beats on the upper stretch of the magnificent River Dee, which have been used by anglers since the 17th Century. All fishing on The Glen Tanar beats is fly based and can be booked by week, part week or day, subject to availability. Fishing with a ghillie is mandatory in spring (March - June), but optional during summer. Glen Tanar Loch is a private loch stocked with rainbow trout. The loch lies in the beautiful, tranquil surroundings of the Glen Tanar Estate on Royal Deeside and covers about 5½ acres... Fiona or Robyn - 013398 86451 - info@glentanar.co.uk Haddo Trout FisheryInformationSatellite View Haddo Trout Fishery opened in early 2002. The loch has gained an excellent reputation in the North East of Scotland and is the ideal location for a great day's fly fishing... 07810 868897 - Keithfield Lake, Mains of Keithfield, Near Methlick, AB41 7HJ Inverurie Burgh FishingsListingThe Inverurie Burgh Fishings extend to approximately six miles, consisting of left bank fishing on the River Don and right bank fishing on the River Ury. There are about twenty named pools on this beat... Kildrummy FishingsSatellite View01975 571208 - A nice stretch of the River Don of approx 4 miles, access is good with well maintained banks, starting at the end of Glenkindie and running downstream through to Ardhuncart. The ghillie has a bothy on the banks with a toilet and heating... Kintore Burgh FishingsSalmon, sea trout and brown trout fishing on the River Don at Kintore. Double bank fishing from the northern to the southern boundary of the former burgh as indicated by markers. Then right bank fishing with the lower marker at the Tuach Burn and left bank fishing with the lower marker approx 180 yds upstream of Kintore Bridge...Knockhill FisheryListingSatellite View Knockhill Farm - Strachan by Banchory, Kincardineshire AB31 6LL - fish@knockhillfishery.co.uk Knockhill fishery is a single loch fishery establishment providing anglers with the opportunity to fly fish for trout while enjoying a peaceful atmosphere and scenic views within a rural green-belt location in the Royal Deeside... Loch InschSatellite ViewLoch Insch is one of the most popular fisheries in the area. The fishing is excellent, with hard fighting rainbows, a scenic location, and four lochs plus a junior pond to try your luck on... lochinschfishery@bigfoot.com - 01464 841143 - Old Inn Farm. Colpy, Insch, Aberdeenshire Scotland, AB52 6TS Loch SoySatellite ViewLoch Soy is a former millpond located in Portsoy near Banff. It is stocked with carp, bream, roach and rudd - 01261 818404 Lochter FisheryFisherySatellite View Euan Webster - 01651 872787 - enquiries@lochter.net Lochter is a 12 acre fishery set in beautiful countryside between Inverurie and Oldmeldrum... Try your hand at fly fishing in any of our 3 Lochs, Muckle Trout, Osprey and Heron - which is approximately 20 acres of fishing. These Lochs are well stocked with 3 - 20lbs Rainbow Trout. Whether you are fishing the dry fly or pulling a lure, novice or expert alike are sure to enjoy the surroundings and the challenge of landing our prize winning tagged trout! Logie Trout FisheryFisherySatellite View Logie and Westport Farms, Stonehaven, AB39 3RH - 01569 762 611 - donald@logie-trout-fishery.co.uk Logie Trout Fishery offers anglers quality fly fishing for Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout and Brook Trout. Set in lovely natural surroundings, Logie has built up a reputation for fit and healthy hard fighting trout. Visitors always made very welcome... Midmar Still Waters FisherySatellite ViewBogindhu, Midmar, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire AB51 7ND - 013308 33298 Mill of Elrick Trout FisherySatellite ViewDave and Donna Basford - Mill of Elrick Trout Fishery - Auchnagatt, By Ellon, Aberdeenshire - 01358 701628 - donnabasford@btconnect.com Monymusk Estate Fishingshttp://www.monymusk.com/index.asp?sec=5Satellite View; 01467 651333 - The Monymusk Estate Fishings consist of 13 beats over 10 miles of the River Don with 24 named pools... Mossat Trout FisheryFisherySatellite View Situated in beautiful surroundings in a peaceful rural location, you can fish among fantastic scenery and Scottish wildlife... Steve Parkinson, Mossat Trout Fishery - Little Bridgend Farm, Mossat, Alford, Aberdeenshire AB33 8PL - 01464 861000 - flyfishing@mossattroutfishery.co.uk Pert Fishings Ltdhttp://www.pert-fishings.co.ukThe North Esk is formed in the southern Grampians by the meeting of the Water of Mark and the Water of Lee in Angus. It flows east and south east through Glen Esk, before flowing through the southern end of the Howe o the Mearns through rich farmland to enter the North Sea 4 miles (6 km) north of Montrose. Its chief tributaries are the Water of Tarf, Luther Water, West Water and Craick Water and its total length is 29 miles (47 km). From a point 2½ miles (4 km) north of Edzell until it meets the sea, the North Esk forms the boundary between Angus and Aberdeenshire... Pitfour LakeSatellite View01779 474406, email pitfourfishery@hotmail.co.uk - Pitfour Estate, the former home of the Ferguson family, counted amongst one of the largest estates in Aberdeenshire for 200 years. In 1790 Admiral Ferguson created the 36 acre lake to beautify the policies. Carp, Tench, Roach etc... Raemoir Trout FisheryFisherySatellite View; Raemoir Trout Fishery was originally constructed as a private fishery but has now opened as a public trout fishery and is now a 'Troutmasters' water. The fishery now comprises 3 lochs, making a water surface of 6 acres within a naturalised 11 acre site... 01330 820092 River Deveronhttp://www.fishingthedeveron.co.ukThe river Deveron due to its more illustrious North East neighbours the Dee and Spey is a well kept secret where anglers return year after year, generation after generation. The Deveron rises in the high hills above the Cabrach along with its main tributaries the Blackwater and the Bogie... Semeil Farm FishingsListingSatellite View; Semeil Farm, Strathdon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB36 8XJ - 01975 651382 - johnrileysemeil@hotmail.com One and a half miles of mostly double bank fishing on the River Don, from Bridge of Buchaam upstream to Bridge of Newe. Brown trout, sea trout and salmon fishing is available... Waulkmill FisheriesSatellite ViewWaulkmill Farm, New Deer, Turriff, Aberdeenshire, AB53 6UP, call 01771 644357 Aberdeen & District Angling Associationhttp://www.adaa.org.ukFisheries, reports, committee, gallery etc… Aberdeen Thistle Sea Angling Clubhttp://aberdeenthistlesac.com/default.aspxR Blocksidge 93 Snipe St, Ellon, Aberdeenshire AB41 9FW 01358 723198 - Established over forty years ago, the Thistle caters for sea anglers who like to fish the rock marks south of Aberdeen, with other sea angling adventures from time to time. Whether you're an experienced cod-fisher, an improver or occasional angler the Thistle gives you the chance to meet like-minded enthusiasts. You can learn about any aspect of the sport - bait, tackle, marks and methods for this style of angling... Ballater Angling AssociationMartin Holroyd, 59 Golf Road, Ballater, Aberdeenshire AB35 5RU - BallaterAngling@yahoo.com - 013397 55365Fyvie Angling AssociationJohn D Pirie, Prenton, South Road, Oldmeldrum, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, AB51 0AB - 01651 872229Haddo House Angling AssociationKirkton, Methlick, Ellon, AberdeenshireKemnay Angling ClubGordon McDonald (Secretary) 7 Fetternear View Kemnay, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB51 5JF - 01467 642926 - Beat 1 on the River Don commences at Kemnay Bridge and continues north west (towards Monymusk beat) for approximately 1.5 miles. Primarily single bank fishing, but double bank is available at the top end of the beat which is clearly signposted to keep all members and visitors on the right side of the law. (4 pools)...Laurencekirk & District Angling Associationhttp://www.ldaa-fishing.co.ukSecretary - Mr Eric Greig, "Connemara", Northwaterbridge, Laurencekirk. AB30 1QP secretary@ldaa-fishing.co.uk Peterhead & Social Sea Angling ClubHook Line & Sinker - 1 Skelton St, Peterhead AB42 1HR 01779 490666Portsoy & District Angling AssociationContact: Roy Clark, 35 Gordon Crescent, Portsoy, Aberdeenshire. AB45 2QA Tel. 01261 843050River Dee Trusthttp://www.riverdee.org.ukThe River Dee is one of the four principal rivers in Scotland, rising in the Cairngorm Mountains and flowing down to the sea some eighty miles away through the city of Aberdeen. The Dee contains stocks of Atlantic salmon, trout, lamprey and eel, plus an array of introduced species. However, it is the salmon for which the river is famous. It has been designated a Special Area of Conservation for Atlantic salmon, primarily due to the strength of the spring-running component of this species. In addition the Dee has also been designated an SAC for its populations of otter and freshwater pearl mussels.There are a good number of trout and coarse fisheries within the district as well... River Don Trusthttp://www.riverdon.org.ukThe work of member Trusts addresses the catastrophic decline in fish numbers and the management of other freshwater species in Scottish river systems, which largely result from the depredation of salmon & sea trout. They research and collect scientific information to form and provide objective advice on River Management Plans to counteract this decline... Stonehaven & District Angling Associationhttp://www.stonehavenangling.comSecretary - David CM MacDonald david.macdonald93@tiscali.co.uk Turriff Angling AssociationInformation6 Castle street, Turriff, Aberdeenshire AB53 7BJ - Turriff Angling Association have 3/4 mile of fishing just outside Turriff. It caters for visiting anglers with both daily and weekly tickets... Colquhonnie House Hotelhttp://www.thecolquhonniehotel.co.ukWe have over 8 miles of fishing on the famous River Don, located in the Cairngorm National Park. Day Permits can be purchased from the hotel at the current price of £20.00 per day, you will be requested to enter you catch or a nil return in the hotel Catch Book... Fishers Cottagehttp://www.fisherscottage.netFishers Cottage is all about fishing for salmon, sea trout and trout, great food and relaxation. Our home is situated on the left bank of the Kinnaird top beat of the river South Esk, between Brechin and Montrose, 40 miles south of Aberdeen, Scotland... Glenesk Hotelhttp://www.gleneskhotel.co.ukVisualise a hotel that offers shooting, fishing and hill walking breaks, to name but a few. Golf packages to suit all standards are a speciality as the hotel enjoys good relations with all local courses.,, Glenkindie Arms Hotelhttp://www.theglenkindiearms.comGlenkindie Arms Hotel - Glenkindie, Alford, Aberdeenshire - AB33 8SX - 019756 41288 - Glenkindie Arms Inn is set in Upper Donside with breath-taking scenery of the Scottish Highlands - yet less than an hour from Aberdeen airport and within travelling distance from Inverness... Grant Arms HotelListing25 The Square,, PH26 3HF Grantown-On-Spey - In the fine country town of Grantown-on-Spey, not far from the famous Spey River, this impressive 19th century residence has been upgraded to offer modern comforts whilst retaining a traditional character... Kildrummy Innhttp://www.kildrummyinn.co.ukKildrummy Inn, Kildrummy, Alford, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, AB33 8QS - 019755 71227 - enquiries@kildrummyinn.co.uk - For those interested in fly fishing or just for something new to try, the river Don is a great salmon and sea trout river which also boasts some of the best brown trout fishing in Scotland too. Mossat Trout Fishery (Owner Steve Parkinson) is located less than 3 miles from the Kildrummy Inn. Tuition is available for those novice fly fishers, with the hire of tackle if necessary... Marykirk Hotelhttp://www.marykirkhotel.com/Built in the 18th Century, this Category C listed building is a former Coaching Inn situated in the village of Marykirk, which lies between Montrose and Laurencekirk. With Dundee and Aberdeen less than an hours drive, it makes it an ideal base for visitors wishing to tour the area. We are ideally situated for parties wishing to shoot or fish within the Montrose and Mearns areas with the river North Esk, one of the top salmon rivers in Scotland, close to the village. The Hotel holds a childrens certificate. The large car park behind the hotel is free... Ramsay Armshttp://www.ramsayarmshotel.co.ukWalking, climbing or cycling on your doorstep. Local Fishing on the river Esk or river Dye... Ben Dixon Casting Tuitionhttp://www.fishingthefly.co.uk/ben-dixon.htmlBen Dixon is an AAPGAI, FFF & SGAIC qualified fly fishing instructor based at Kintore on the River Don. He is available to guide anglers of all levels on rivers & lochs throughout the North East of Scotland for Brown Trout, Sea Trout, Salmon, Rainbow Trout, & Pike... Speycasterhttp://www.speycaster.netWe are pleased to offer spey casting tuition and guiding services throughout the season on a range of rivers to which we have access, including the Findhorn, Dee (Aberdeenshire), and Spey. Whether you are a first time spey caster or looking for improvements we will be able to help... Highshore Sea Fishing MarkInformationTake the A98 through Macduff and follow signs for Marine Aquarium. Highshore is located to the rear of the aquarium. Some of the deeper marks are located towards the end of Highshore, adjacent to the playing fields Inverbervie BeachListingThe beach itself is a in a horse shoe shape flanked by rocks either side. The Bervie Water which is a small river also enters on the left hand side of the beach. Made up mostly of shingle it provides a very safe and semi comfortable platform to fish from. Approximately 50 or 60 yards from the shore there is a gutter that follows the line of the beach, this is where most of the fish will tend to be... Portsoy Rock MarksListingPortsoy is located between Buckie and Banff on the main A98 trunk Rd... Banff - AluciaInformationRob McHugh - 0776 6006 547 Peterhead - Sea HunterInformationDonald Wray - 01779 473637 Stonehaven - Lady GailInformationIan Watson - 01569 765064 Deveron Bogie Islahttp://www.deveron.org/wb/pages/index.phpThe Deveron rises in the hills of West Aberdeenshire in the remote area known as the Cabrach, and flows north before being joined on its left bank by the Blackwater. It then swings in a north-easterly direction as it flows through Strathglass to Huntly. This upper section consists of fast gravelly runs, rocky cascades interspersed with deep, holding pools which is ideal for the early running spring fish... Fish Deehttp://www.fishpal.com/Scotland/Dee/index.asp?dom=DeeThe River Dee is internationally famous for its salmon fishing, and especially so for its multi-sea winter spring salmon, with anglers coming from all over the world to fish it... Fish Eskshttp://www.fishpal.com/Scotland/Esks/index.asp?dom=EsksThe river North Esk is one of the most prolific salmon rivers in the northern hemisphere, although the spring run, in common with other Scottish rivers has declined. Given appropriate weather conditions it provides excellent sport. The North Esk is formed by the Water of Mark and the outflow from Loch Lee. It is thirty five miles long entering the sea north of Montrose... Fishing the Flyhttp://www.fishingthefly.co.ukAnglers from all over the world visit the North East of Scotland to fish for salmon on the rivers Spey, Dee, Don and Deveron, but not so much is known about the excellent trout fishing to be found in the Aberdeenshire area... Ben Dixon - Guidinghttp://www.fishingthefly.co.uk/ben-dixon.htmlBen's passion is stalking large river brown trout and fishing for sea trout in both fresh & saltwater but he can guide anglers for most UK species on more or less any water and, can provide instruction and tuition on a wide range of methods... Fraserburgh Heritage Centrehttp://www.fraserburghheritage.comThe Herring Packers, Harbourmaster’s Office, Cooperage and Boatbuilder’s Yard are reconstructed in detail to demonstrate what it was like to work down at the harbour in the 1900s... |
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