To Do: Fishing
Fishing in Aberdeenshire can be found in many guises - on lochs, estuaries, or rivers. Many streches of the Rivers Dee and Don are world famous and the Deveron, Ythan and Ugie provide a heady mix of challenges for beginners and experienced anglers alike.
Set in beautiful Royal Deeside the River Dee is internationally famous for its salmon fishing especially so, for its multi sea winter spring Salmon while the unique River Don has an excellent reputation not only for salmona nd sea trout but also as one of the finest wild brown trout rivers in Europe. The Ythan is also a long established fishing river particulary for sea trout, finnock and Atlantic salmon. The River Deveron further north rises in he high hills above the Cabrach and brown and sea trout can be found here as well as salmon, which can be found almost anywhere on the river although the higher beats are usually favoured.
Excellent rainbow trout fishing is also available in this area all year around. You will find fisheries that have been created by nature as well as modern fisheries with excellent bothie and refreshment facilities. The fisheries here are mianly sotcked with rainbow trout but you might also find yourself netting brook trout and brown trout.
Whatever kind of fishing you seek, be assured that all are set in peaceful, scenic locations and are places to get away from the stress of modern day life.
River Clunie (Brown Trout)
Season : March-September
Contact : Invercauld Estate Office, 4 The Keiloch, Braemar, AB35 5TW Tel :013397 41224 www.invercauld.org
Permits also available from Braemar Touriest Information office 013397 41600
River Feugh
Season : February-October
Contact : Feughside Inn, Banchory,AB31 6NS. Tel: 01330 850225
River Gairn (Brown trout)
Season : March-September
Contact : Invercauld Estate Office, 4 The Keiloch, Braemar, AB35 5TW Tel : 013397 41224 www.invercauld.org
Aboyne Loch (Pike, Perch, Carp, Tench, Ide, Roach & Bream)
Season : All year
Contact : Aboyne Loch caravan park, Aboyne, AB34 5BR Tel : 013398 86244
Glen Tanar Loch (RAinbow trout)
Season : February-December
Contact : Brooks House, Glen Tanar, Aboyne, AB34 5EU. Tel : 013398 86451/86305 email : office@glentanar.co.uk
www.glentanar.co.uk
Loch Muick (Brown trout)
Season : 15th march-6th October
Contact : Countrywear Shop, 15&35 Bridge Street, Ballater, AB35 5QP Tel: 013397 55453
Raemoir Trout Fishery (Rainbow & brown trout, and Arctic Charr)
Season : All year
Contact : Raemoir Trout Fishery, Raemoir Road, Banchory, AB31 5ZQ Tel : 01330 820092 email: enquiries@raemoirtroutfishery.co.uk www.raemoirtroutfishery.co.uk
Tullich Fisher (Rainbow Trout)
Season : All year
Contact : Braehead House, Tullich, Ballater. AB35 Tel : 013397 55648 or 07715 278419
SEA FISHING
If you prefer sea angling, you were catered for in this area. Tiny villages and picturesque harbours dotted around the dramatic coastline, provide an excellent base for a fishing holiday.
Stonvehaven
Season : End April-end September (weather permitting)
Prices : 6 hours £180.00 or £30 per hour, minimum 3 hours) Limited booking at weekends.
Stonehaven is a very pretty wee fishing village. The fishing is organised by a Mr Ian Watson, Stonehaven Harbour, on the Lady Gail II. Tel : 01569 765064 www.webecom.co.uk/castlecharter