Dunkeld Area Trout Fishing

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.

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

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Dunkeld & Birnam Angling Association - Middle Tay

Dunkeld & Birnam Angling Association was founded over 50 years ago predominantly as a brown trout fishing association, it has access to Trout fishing on sections of the Rivers Tay, River Braan and also Balhomish Loch.

Visitors to the area can fish the River Tay and River Braan, permits are available at £10.00 per day/£30.00 per week for adults, £2.50 per day/£7.50 per week for juniors, £5.00 per day/£15.00 per week for seniors.

River Tay
Right bank only from opposite Rotmell Burn to Inchewan Burn (excluding private area at Inver)
Left bank from Rotmell Burn to Dunkeld House grounds
Left bank from Dunkeld bridge to opposite Inchewan Burn

Murthly and Glendelvine Beats
Dunkeld & Birnam Angling Association also manage the Trout fishing on the Murthly Beat of the River Tay, from the Tronach Pool at Top Waters to Sparrowmuir at Lower Waters, with Stenton in the middle. Murthly is renowned for its lovely pools and visitors 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. The Glendelvine beat is immediatately below Murthly and stretches downstream to the Baldarroch on both banks. There is no fishing on the Murthly and Glendelvine beat on Sundays.

Hermitage Beat
Left bank from Inver Mill Lade to Hermitage Bridge
Right bank from the Hermitage bridge down to the forestry march.

River Braan
Both banks from confluence with the river Tay upstream to the A9 road bridge

Strathbraan Beats
Both Banks from the top of falls to Trochry
Both banks from Trochry to the Girron Burn

Click here to see map of River Tay & Town Beat on DBAA website
Click here to see map of Hermitage & Strathbraan Beats on DBAA website

Permits are available at:
Rivers Tay Permits: Dunkeld Post Office, 12 Bridge Street, Dunkeld PH8 0AH t. 01350 727257 - small selection of fishing tackle for sale
Rivers Tay & River Braan Permits: Birnam Spar Shop, 3 Murthly Terrace, Birnam, Dunkeld, PH8 0BG t.01350 727395
Murthly & Glendelvine Permits: Nisa Shop, Perth Road, Murthly PH1 4HG t.01738 710061

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.