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Fishing Hotels in Scotland
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Scotland is blessed
with a wonderful variety of game fishing. Scottish fishing may mean
different things to different fishermen, depending on the nature of his
particular piscatorial obsession.
The salmon fisherman might dream of
fishing a famous beat on one of the renowned big four rivers, of casting
a fly on the hallowed streams of the Dee, Spey, Tweed or Tay. Or he may
see himself on the heather fringed banks of our wild northern salmon
streams, casting a fly to summer grilse on the Naver, Dionard, Halladale
or Borgie. The sea trout fisherman might dream of long productive drifts
on west highland lochs or of soft summer nights on the middle beats of
the Spey or Esk or Nith. |
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The brown trout man may find his paradise
in the lochs of Sutherland or Orkney or Lewis or on the banks of the
Don, Clyde or Tweed. While it is true that much of the best of Scottish
salmon fishing is still a very private affair, reserved for the
exclusive use of its owners or their privileged guests, and inaccessible
to the angler of average means, the visitor to Scotland will
nevertheless find many excellent opportunities for trout, salmon and sea
trout fishing, much of it available through the managing estates,
through local fishing clubs and associations or in conjunction with
accommodation in the many traditional Scottish fishing hotels, which
will happily cater for the very specific needs of visiting
anglers. Such specialist hotels will be able to provide for the visiting
fisherman's every need, advising prospective visitors on the fishing
conditions, allocating fishing beats, adjusting meal times to fit the
fishing timetable, providing packed lunches, or arranging the services
of gillies to help the angler make the most of his fishing week. |
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Here I list
details of Scottish fishing hotels, guest houses and B&Bs, with a bit of information about
the fishing opportunities they offer. Those who own or run such fishing
hotels in Scotland are invited to send details to me by
e-mail for inclusion in the
list below - see panel below for required information.
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Fishing Hotels, Guest Houses and Bed & Breakfast
FREE
LISTING
If you own or run a fishing
hotel, guest house or B&B in Scotland with access to local
fishing and would like to be listed on this page,
please send the following information to me by e-mail. Your
hotel name and address, telephone number, e-mail address and
website address if you have one. Give a description (of between
150 and 250 words) of your hotel, location and services plus
information about local fishing opportunities available to
visiting anglers, both resident and non resident, in your area,
cost of permits, hotel waters, fishing club waters etc. Please
include a photograph of your hotel and one of a local fishing river or loch. The aim
of this page is to guide visiting anglers to quality hotel
accommodation in Scotland linked to reasonably priced, publicly accessible
Scottish game fishing.
Note:
A reciprocal link will be required on listed websites
send me an
e-mail
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Scottish Fishing Hotels
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Ben Loyal Hotel |
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Main Street |
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Tongue |
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Sutherland |
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IV27 4XE |
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Telephone: 0044 (0)1847 611216 |
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Website |
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The Ben Loyal Hotel lies at the heart of the Land
of Clan MacKay, overlooked by the crenellated ridge of Ben Loyal
(764m), 'Queen of Scottish Mountains'. Elaine and Paul Lewis own
and manage the hotel and they and their friendly staff will
ensure that you find sanctuary and peace here, free from the
stress of modern living. Our Head Chef, Liz Williamson has won
the Ben an AA Rosette with the excellence of her cooking. The
dining room offers not only fine food and wines but also an
unforgettable view over the Kyle of Tongue, Ben Loyal, Ben Hope
and the ruin of Castle Varrich that sits on the hill line
opposite the hotel.
The
following fishing is available to both residents and
non-residents of the hotel.
The Ben Loyal has a beat on the South End of
Loch Hope
for sea trout and salmon fishing. In 2006 hire of
the boat plus 2 rods is £70 per day. The beats
rotate each day through the 3 beats available on South End.
It is advisable to have a ghillie and we recommend Mr Creighton
who can be contacted on 01549 402333.
From the hotel you can purchase permits to fish
for the fighting brown trout of Sutherland and sea trout on the
Tongue and District Angling Club waters. The following lochs are
available to Tongue Angling Club permit holders:
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Loch Loyal (Boats available) |
Loch Haken (Boats available) |
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Loch Bhuoaidh |
Loch Craggie (Boats available) |
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Loch Cormach (Boat available) |
Loch na Arigh Buie |
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Loch a Mhuilinn |
Loch Bealach na Sgeulachd (Boat
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Kyle of Tongue estuary
is part of the Tongue and District Angling Club waters from
Causeway Bridge to Kinloch. Excellent sea trout
fishing can be had when the shoals are running. Despite
continuing reporting of massive reductions in stocks of West
Coast sea trout, this particular inlet appears unaffected. The
season runs from 11th
February to 31st October. It can be fished with fly
or spinner.
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Angling Club rates for 2006:
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Daily permit: £6.00 |
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Weekly permit: £20 |
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Annual permit: £30 |
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Boat Hire: £15 per day or £56 per
week (it is advisable to book boats in advance at the height of
the brown trout season.) |
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Engine Hire: £12 per day or £35 per
week
Permits are available from the hotel and boats and engines must
be booked through the hotel and all catches from
Tongue Angling Club lochs
must be reported to the hotel for record purposes.
Fishing is available on the ticket water of the
River Borgie
from the sea, up to the Borgie Hotel at approximately £12 per
day. Contact the water bailiff on 01641 521255.
Private beats (4) at two rods per beat are also available from
April to September. Please contact Mather Jamie,
Rectory Place, Loughborough, Leics on 01509 233433 for further
information.
Permits for the Ticket waters of the
River Naver
are available from The Store in Bettyhill. Please
contact them directly on 01641 521407.
Please note that apart from the hotel’s beat on
South End of Loch Hope and the Tongue and District Angling Club
that all prices are indicative and may vary from those quoted.
see Fishing at
Tongue
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Clachan
Cottage
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Lochearnhead |
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Perthshire |
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FK19 8PU |
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Telephone:
01567 830247 |
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The Clachan Cottage Hotel
welcomes fishermen, fishing groups, and angler's
clubs. Fishing is permitted off the shore of the hotel
or alternatively you can hire boats from the Drummond
Estate and fish most of the 6.5 miles of the Loch. Boat
hire in 2007 is £31 for 8 hours and permits are £8
available from Drummond Estates Boat Hire on
01567830400.
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Loch Earn is
teeming with brown trout and also hosts some rainbow trout,
artic char, grayling and an occasional salmon. About 10,000
trout are put into Loch Earn each year and the largest rainbo
trout caught in 2006 was 10lbs 8oz. Traditional Scottish flies
do well but recommended are the Gosling, Kate McLaren, Bibio,
Black Pennell, Black Peacock Spider, Claret Bumble, Clan Chief,
Hares Ear and Dunkeld.
The season runs from 15 March to 6 October.
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Portsonachan Hotel |
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Southlochaweside |
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Nr Dalmally |
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Argyll |
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Scotland |
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PA33 1BJ |
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Telephone:
0044(0)1866833224 |
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Fax: 0044(0)1866833321 |
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Located 72 miles north west of
Glasgow Airport, the Portsonachan Hotel is
one of the most famous Scottish Highland Hotels
sitting on the banks of Loch Awe, a premier Brown
Trout fishery holding the Brown Trout record at 31lb
12oz but also offer a good head of Salmon being fed
by the River Awe. The Hotel offers stunning
accommodation both in the Hotel with its all
en-suite rooms and Suites plus 31 Lodges and
apartments in its extensive grounds. The fishing is
free if staying and the Hotel offers both motor &
rowing boats and a guide can be arranged for parties
of 2 upwards.
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24hr Reception Wireless Broadband Cell phone
coverage Full Restaurant & Bar and stunning views of
the Loch |
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Friars Carse Hotel |
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Auldgirth |
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Dumfries |
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Scotland |
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DG2 0SA |
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Telephone:
01387 740388 |
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Fax:
01387 740550 |
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Friars Carse Country House
Hotel has the only beat on the River Nith which
offers fishing and accommodation. The River Nith is
arguably the most productive of the Solway Rivers.
It offers excellent sport for anglers of all
abilities and experience. The beat at Friars Carse
is 2300 meters of right bank fishing, it hosts a
mixture of pools which provide fishing with fly,
spinning or worming. You'll find excellent
accommodation, friendly staff and guests and the
most fantastic countryside to make your fishing on
Friars Carse beat a pleasant and memorable
experience. Fishing is available to both residents
and non-residents of the hotel. |
Friars Carse Hotel Fishing Tariffs 2008
| January |
grayling |
£15 |
| February |
grayling |
£15 |
| March |
trout |
£22 |
| April |
trout |
£22 |
| May |
sea trout |
£32 |
| June |
sea trout |
£32 |
| July |
sea trout |
£32 |
| August |
grilse |
£60 |
| September |
salmon |
£60 |
| October |
salmon |
£60 |
| November |
salmon |
£60 |
| December |
grayling |
£15 |
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Glentorets B & B |
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Conglas Lane |
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Tomintoul |
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Moray |
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AB37 9HU |
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Contact Mr Ian Simpson |
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Telephone:
01807
580760 or 07891 808969 |
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 Providing
accommodation for fishermen wishing to fish the
River Avon Fishing Association (R.A.F.A.)
waters, in the Highlands of Scotland. Family run
B&B with 3 rooms and friendly personal service,
in the highest village in the Highlands. Newly
built, with guest lounge, en suite facility and
Highland hospitality.
The River Avon Fishing Association has 4.5miles
of water; spread over 3 beats, with a maximum of
4 rods per beat per day. Prices for fishing are
£45.00 per rod per day, and permits are
available from Mr J Tansley on 01807 580238.
Season is from 1st May to 30th
September, fishing fly or bait (certain
restrictions apply).
Contact For Permits: Mr J Tansley 01807 580238 (R.A.F.A)
Contact for Bed & Breakfast: Ian Simpson
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Kiltearn
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Evanton |
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Rossshire |
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IV16 9UY |
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Telephone:
01349
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 Kiltearn
Country House is ideally situated for the angler
in the village of Evanton, on the shore of
Cromarty Firth. At differing times of the year
there are really good opportunities to catch
Salmon, Sea Trout, Sea Bass,
Mackerel and many other species from
Cromarty Firth or its rivers, some just yards
from our front door!! The owner is a keen
fisherman and will be delighted to advise on
tackle, flies, baits etc.
For the really serious Salmon angler there are 7
of the best east coast rivers within an easy 60
minute drive so just think that the Helmsdale,
Brora, Alness, Carron,
Conon, Beauly, Ness,
Findhorn and Spey need not remain a
dream, stay at Kiltearn House and fish them all!
Day tickets are freely available on most waters
at a reasonable cost.
There are many lochs with superb Brown and
Rainbow trout fishing, again, just waiting to be
fished on a day ticket, so go on live the dream!
We offer our own smoking service with a choice
of smokes; we can also vacuum pack and post to
you, or just vacuum pack for you to take your
catch away fresh. |
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see also
Fishing on the River Alness |
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The
Overscaig Hotel |
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Loch Shin |
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Sutherland |
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IV27 4NY |
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Telephone:
01549
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Situated in one of the last great
wilderness areas of Europe, the Overscaig enjoys
a magnificent location overlooking Loch Shin and
Ben More Assynt.
The Overscaig is an ideal base to
fish for wild brown trout with boats on 3 lochs
plus access to local rivers and hill lochs.
Fishing for salmon and sea trout can be arranged
on lochs nearby, and we can organise
local experienced ghillies to ensure you get the
best of a day on the water. Our web-site
contains lots of information on the local
fishing – everything from the bathymetric
surveys of each loch to the last 4 years of
fishing records – so no excuses for not knowing
where to fish and what flies are the best! We
also have a gallery of photographs showing some
of the best fish caught over the last few
years.
After your day in the outdoors,
enjoy a meal in our loch-view dining room. Good
home-cooking plays an important role at The
Overscaig with the best of local produce
including Highland Venison, Aberdeen Angus Beef
and fresh Haddock from Kinlochbervie. Finish
your meal with our home-made ice-cream, superb
bread & butter pudding or delicious local
cheeses. After dinner simply relax with coffee
and liqueurs in our lounge or a drink in our
bar, whilst preparing yourself for the following
day’s Sutherland adventures.
Experience the peace and
tranquillity of this remote wilderness area,
then simply relax in the hotel overlooking Ben
More Assynt and enjoy our Highland hospitality.
see also
Trout Fishing - Lairg and
Trout Fishing - Altnaharra |
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