Scotland is known worldwide for its fishing,
mainly thanks to the four mighty salmon rivers which provide an
exciting catch together with an incredible variety of fishing spots
from lochs to rivers, canals and firths. Not just for seasoned
fishers, you’ll find spots ideal for the whole family or hire a
guide who might surprise you with a trick or two.
Whether you’re trying out beginner’s luck or
return year on year, cast your rod and inhale the incredible
scenery that surrounds you and makes fishing in Scotland
surprisingly unique.
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Visit the picturesque Scottish waterways and coast for an exhilarating day’s coarse, sea, trout and salmon fishing, surrounded by breathtaking scenery.
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Scotland’s beautiful islands offer the keen angler the chance to cast his fly in some of the most remote, idyllic, challenging and least fished waterways in Britain.
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Scotland offers many opportunities for the keen enthusiast to enjoy top quality fishing while getting the family to have a go at the sport.
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Scotland is famous for the quality of its salmon and the country boasts some of the most prolific, not to mention most scenic, salmon rivers in the world.
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The beautiful rivers and lochs in south west of Scotland offer coarse fishing enthusiasts the most challenging and exhilarating fishing in the country set in the some of the most idyllic scenery.
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Use an instructor, ghillie or guide on your next fishing trip to Scotland. The experience and knowledge of a local instructor will be just what you need to develop your casting techniques and improve your skills on the water.
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The coast line around Scotland is one of the most productive in the world and offers the sea angler excellent sea fishing from both shore and boat, with stunning scenery to match.
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Scotland attracts anglers from around the world who come to the country for its world-class fishing which you can also find in the heart of our largest cities.
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Gimersta
Outer Hebrides
The famous Grimersta system of lochs, rivers and streams is widely regarded as one of the most prolific summer salmon systems in Europe.
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Loch Ardnahoe
Argyll, the Isles. Loch Lomond, Stirling & the Trossachs
The beautiful Loch Ardnahoe offer excellent fishing and can be found at the north end of the island on the Bunnahabhain road.
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Loch Gorm
Argyll, the Isles. Loch Lomond, Stirling & the Trossachs
Loch Gorm is the largest inland loch on Islay and rhe area around the Loch is mostly flat and differs a lot from other parts of Islay.
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River Dee
Aberdeen City & Shire
The River Dee is famous for its salmon fishing and its multi-sea winter spring salmon, with anglers coming from all over the world to fish it.
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River Tweed
Scottish Borders
Spend a day on the River Tweed and as well as fishing you can go for a walk along by the river amongst the stunning surroundings as you watch for wildlife.
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River Spey
The Highlands
The major attraction of the River Spey is its size and the strength of its stream - in the middle and lower river it falls on average 12 feet per mile - the greatest of any British river.
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River Tay
Angus & Dundee
The River Tay is internationally renowned for its Atlantic salmon fishing. It is one of the best salmon rivers in the United Kingdom, indeed in the European Union.
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Water of Leith
Edinburgh & The Lothians
Edinburgh's Water of Leith passes just half a mile north of the shoppers on Princes Street. Combine lunch by the water with a free exhibition. at the Water of Leith Visitor Centre
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River Kelvin
Glasgow & The Clyde Valley
From its source at Wyndford all the way down to where it meets the Clyde in Partick, the River Kelvin is 34 kilometres long.
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River Dee
Aberdeen City & Shire
The River Dee is famous for its salmon fishing and its multi-sea winter spring salmon, with anglers coming from all over the world to fish it.
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River Don
Aberdeen City & Shire
Anglers visit the Don from destinations throughout the UK and abroad, to cast a line for prime Don brown trout. For many, the Don in Scotland is a closely guarded secret.
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Loch Finlaggan
Argyll, the Isles. Loch Lomond, Stirling & the Trossachs
Loch Finlaggan, a place of great importance in Scottish history. In the loch are three islands, two of which lie close to the north shore.
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Loch Leathan
Argyll, the Isles. Loch Lomond, Stirling & the Trossachs
A fresh water loch on Islay full of wild brown trout.
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River Ness
The Highlands
The River Ness is a river flowing from Loch Ness in Scotland, north to Inverness and the Moray Firth.
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Loch Laingeadail
Argyll, the Isles. Loch Lomond, Stirling & the Trossachs
Loch Laindeadail offers an interesting outing for someone who likes walking into the hills and fishing in idyllic scenery.
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River Annan
Dumfries & Galloway
The Annan River lies south of Cooktown Good numbers of wild brown trout up to 5 or 6 pounds are caught every year, usually on dry fly or nymph during April May and June.
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Lochmaben
Dumfries & Galloway
Some of the UKs best bream, tench, carp, and pike fishing is to be had at Lochmaben.
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Stranraer
Dumfries & Galloway
In the 17th and 18th centuries Stranraer quickly expanded due to trade in textiles, tanning and fishing. Much, has it's history centred around the port and is still regarded as a great place for sea fishing.
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Almorness Point
Dumfries & Galloway
Almorness Point can be found in a broad Shallow bay and has a tidal causeway of shingle and shells linking it to Hestan Island. The Island is uninhabited today, but has been home to a lighthouse since 1850 and is accessible on foot at low tide from via the Hestan Rack.
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Artloch
Aberdeen City & Shire
Built in 1976, making it the first rainbow trout water in Aberdeenshire, it was re-opened in October 2003.
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Allandale
Edinburgh & The Lothians
Allandale's spring fed lakes have excellent water quality, ensuring a great range of fly life all year round. Stocked daily with quality Rainbow, Blue & Brown trout, sizes range from 1.8lbs to 18lb plus.
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55.864584
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Orlich
Perthshire
Orchill is a very old estate water in a very quiet
picturesque setting. The Loch is regarded by many as one of the best small waters in the Central Belt of Scotland
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