Dunkeld Area Salmon Fishing

Dalguise Beat - River Tay

The Dalguise Beat is a consistently productive and accessible double bank beat on the middle Tay, extending 1.25 miles of double bank fishing. Dalguise lies amongst some of the most breathtakingly attractive countryside to be found in Highland Perthshire, with rich farmland, wooded hills and magnificent views to the distant mountains. The beat lies 5 miles north of Dunkeld and is reached via the A9 trunk road.

Dalguise fishing forms some of the most impressive and respected salmon fishings on the middle Tay. With Kinnaird sitting up river and Dalmarnock down river, it provides some excellent holding water and has a productive catch record. The beat stretches from Kincraigie Burn to Rotmell and marches with the Dalmarnock Beat. It is fishable both by boat and wading, as well as from the bank, over which there is excellent access. There are many pools and streams on the beat, including: Guay Pool, Tail of Guay, Boils, Flats, Casting Platform, Neck of Bridge Pool, Tail of Bridge Pool, Dowally Stream, Calum's Corner, Island Pool, Tail of Island, Neck of Otterstone, Otterstone, Tail of Otterstone, Sarah's Spot. For additional information on the Dalguise Beat click here.

The fishing is normally let as a six rod beat with a further two proprietors' rods being retained. Depending on water height, fishermen divide their time between fishing from a boat, by wading or fishing off the bank. The salmon season runs from 15th January to 31st October annually, excluding Sundays. To complete a booking form click here.

Dalguise offers an excellent lunch hut, built in 1978, in a traditional style of pine with felted roof. The hut is raised above the river and from its veranda there are magnificent views of the upper beat and surrounding countryside with hilltops in the distance. The interior is very atmospheric with records and memorabilia of many exciting days on the water from years gone by.

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Lower Kinnaird Salmon Fishing - River Tummel & Tay

Lower Kinnaird Salmon Fishing commences at the River Tummel road bridge (A827) incorporating the last three salmon pools of the River Tummel and down into the renowned Junction Pool where the River Tummel meets the River Tay. The beat extends a further 2 miles downstream and incorporates some of the best 'holding' fly water on the River Tay including famous pools such as Ferry Stream, Plantation, Swimming Pool, Island Stream, Green Bank, Ash Trees, New Pool, Fir Trees, Kindallachan & the Guay Pool.

Fresh run fish are present in the Kinnaird beat from January onwards due to the early run of Loch Tay salmon and the early arriving River Tummel salmon which back up in this magnificent beat throughout the Spring months. The fishing increases in potency from March onwards with more and more salmon seeking refuge in the unique pool formations Kinnaird is fortunate to benefit from.

The Head Ghillie Martin Edgar has worked on the Kinnaird water for 10 years, his understanding of the beat is second to none which compliments his enthusiasm and drive in delivering the perfect client experience. The fishing hut on Lower Kinnaird has full cooking facilities, hot and cold water, WC, fridge and freezer. The beat also holds a good stock of high quality fishing equipment should a client wish to hire fishing tackle.

Mill Pond - Trout Fishing
This is a small loch, set in beautiful surroundings, with natural brown trout. It has a well equipped bothy and is ideal for BBQs and picnic lunches. Float tubes can be used on this loch under the supervision of one of our ghillies and there is also a boat for the use of anglers.

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Prices and availability available by contacting the Estate Office by phone or email.

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Dalmarnock Beat - Middle Tay

Dalmarnock is one of the largest and most prolific salmon fishing beats on the River Tay. Salmon fishing is available on both banks of the River Tay, three miles downstream from the confluence of the Tay and Tummel, between the scenic delights of Dunkeld and Pitlochry. Offering 3 miles of superb bank fishing with 15 named pools. The beat also has two Tay boats, a personal ghillies and a well-equipped fishing hut.

Murthly & Strathbraan Estates

Murthly & Strathbraan Estates is a traditional working estate near Birnam, with a variety of activities available. Please see these under the headings below.

Fishing

Salmon fishing is available on the River Tay (678 salmon and 31 sea trout in 2013) and trout fishing is availble on lochs and rivers. With some of the best fly-fishing water on the River Tay and its deep pools, few seasons pass without a 30lb fish being caught, and our fishers return year after year to enjoy the impressive banks of mature Douglas Fir, beech, oak and sycamore, and the views to the Dunkeld hills and along Strathmore.

Salmon fishing is let by the day (see our website) and trout fishing is available through Dunkeld & Birnam Angling Association.

Shooting and stalking

Pheasant and partridge shooting, plus stalking for roe, fallow and red deer take place in a widely-varied landscape ranging from heather moorland to rich woodland near the River Tay. Straddling the Highland Line, the Estate is irresistible to many in its variety of terrain and challenges that it presents to the sporting shot. Please see our website for further details.

Castle, chapel and garden tours

Tours of Murthly Castle, together with the Chapel of St. Anthony the Eremite and the walled garden, last about 90 minutes and are available by booking in advance only. See our website for further details.

Weddings

Murthly also provides a first-class venue for religious, secular and civil weddings. The chapel in particular is stunning, as is the general setting of the castle grounds.

Walking and cycling

There are several long-established footpaths on the Estate that have now been incorporated into the national path network. Maps are available in various shops and establishments in Dunkeld and Birnam.