Catch & Release

Picture of a fish being released into the water Anglers now release 90% of salmon which form the total rod catch in Scotland. This supports the conservation and management work of our member DSFBs & trusts. Read the latest advice on best practice catch and release HERE

Featured Fishery

North Esk – Craigo

The Montrose and District Angling Club (M.D.A.C.), lease this water. Fishing for Salmon and Sea Trout is permitted from the south bank six days a week between 16 February and 31 October. The beat is closed on a Sunday. The …

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Scotland is renowned worldwide for salmon fishing

Contrary to popular belief, much of the available fishing is accessible at modest cost, and there is fishing available to suit anglers of all ages, ability and financial means.

Our aim is to highlight this affordable and accessible salmon and sea trout fishing in Scotland. The cost of some salmon fishing will always be expensive, and this tends to distort the overall impression of availability and cost, and often leads people to believe it is exclusive and unavailable to most. However, there is a significant amount of very affordable fishing in Scotland.

Please remember that our site is not a commercial marketing tool for individual fisheries, nor is it a place to purchase permits.

It is intended to provide facts and help guide anglers to good value fishing availability where there is a realistic chance to catch a salmon. We hope it will help you make an informed choice. We also hope that it will highlight, in a national sense, that salmon and sea trout fishing is an activity that can be enjoyed by all.

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An angler plays a salmon on River Shee, Perthshire

An angler plays a salmon on River Shee, Perthshire

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