I am delighted to report that the first Spring salmon of the 2024 season has been caught from Darnaway on the River Findhorn. It was an absolutely cracking fresh multi sea winter fish of around 15 lbs or so and just off the last high tide! The big deep fish was caught and released from…
Knowing the fishing season’s calendar is vital to a rewarding fishing experience on the River Findhorn. Each month, from mid-February to late September, offers a different opportunity for salmon and sea trout fishing. This guide unpacks the timeline of the River Findhorn fishing season, arming you with the knowledge to plan your visit for a…
Encounter the River Findhorn wildlife: from the masked badger foraging through the underbrush to the rare ospreys diving for their prey. In this guide, we reveal the habitats that cradle such biodiversity and the dedicated conservation efforts that ensure these species’ splendour throughout the changing Scottish seasons. Need To Know How to Find River Findhorn…
Your gear can make or break your salmon fishing experience as an angler. If you’re gearing up for a fishing adventure in Scotland, this comprehensive guide will walk you through everything you need about salmon fishing equipment, from rods and reels to lures, flies, and essential accessories. What You Need To Know Choosing the Right…
Scotland is a world-renowned destination for salmon fishing, but did you know that many hidden gems are waiting to be discovered? Away from the fame of the River Tay and River Tweed, a wealth of smaller salmon fishing rivers in Scotland offer unique experiences and exciting opportunities for anglers. In this blog post, we’ll guide…
Scotland, the land of breathtaking landscapes and stunning scenery, is also home to some of the world’s most incredible salmon fishing rivers. Imagine standing knee-deep in a rushing river, surrounded by beautiful countryside and rugged Scottish mountains, as you cast your line and feel the pull of the fish at the other end. In this…
Discover the art of Spey casting, an ancient fly fishing technique born on the banks of the River Spey in Scotland. Imagine effortlessly casting your fly out over large rivers, reaching distances you never thought possible, and increasing your chances of catching elusive salmon and trout. This comprehensive guide will teach you the secrets behind…
Salmon Conservation The Atlantic Salmon has been coming home to spawn in it’s native waters for many thousands of years. Over the last hundred, this great fish has become highly prized for it’s sporting prowess. There can be no greater freshwater fishing sensation than the feel of one’s first Salmon as it turns to take…
Salmon Fishing Flies The best Salmon fly is the one that instills confidence in the angler. Such is often generated by previous success, but a strong recommendation for an effective pattern is the next best thing. Dressing The Flies We believe that the dressing of the fly is essential. Salmon flies should be tied slim…
Salmon Fly Reels The reel is essentially a capacitance vessel. It holds the line and makes it available when starting to cast and yields it to a fish during play. There is, therefore, often more aesthetic than functional appeal when it comes to selecting a Salmon fly reel. Having said this, several elements are important,…
Balance of Tackle is Essential The balance of rod, reel and fly line is essential for effective and enjoyable Spey casting for Salmon. If the system is out of balance, not only will your casting be sub-optimal, you will retire in the evening feeling dissatisfied and weary. Matching a fly line to rod is not…
Guide To Fishing Waders Waders are considered an accessory gear item, but we feel they should feature high on the list of priorities. They should be warm, comfortable and safe. Felt Soled Fishing Waders The felt sole is still the best all-rounder providing excellent grip in most situations. The River Spey is fast, precise and…
After an eternity, lockdown restrictions were eased, and local anglers could return to their beloved rivers across Scotland by early June. Unfortunately, travel restrictions were limited and all hospitality businesses could not open their doors until mid-July, so any visiting salmon fishers would have to be a little more patient! However, we did see some…
Sadly, we are living in testing times and my first Fishing News report for the 2020 season may well be the only news report for the time being at least! Hopefully, by May we may start to see some signs of improvement and a lifting of restrictions. Due to Coronavirus (Covid-19), all of our salmon…
I must apologise for my rather late update, due mainly to the lack of time through a busy Summer season of fishing and enjoying some great fishing on the River Findhorn! Therefore, I will be delivering the Salmon Fishing News for the River Findhorn from late June through to the end of the September, 2019…
Since my last Fishing News Update in early April, we have seen some highs and lows with river levels falling away in late April, but there were still fresh Spring salmon running, despite the lower water conditions. For the week commencing April 15th, I was joined by regular Findhorn clients, Gunther Wimmer and Claus Neumann…
As we moved into early April, river levels were running at a respectable 10” on the Forres gauge. It was a cloudy and overcast day, but there were few fish to be seen running. We seemed to be in between runs at this time! This was the first of my two combined Spring weeks of…
Following on from my last report two weeks ago, we saw a change in weather conditions in the Highlands of Scotland, as significant amounts of snow fell over the River Findhorn, Dee and Spey catchments, which was indeed most welcome! By Monday, March 18th river levels were running at 2’2” on the Forres gauge and…
The new salmon fishing season opened on February 11th for our local rivers the Spey and the River Findhorn. River levels were running quite high on Altyre Estate for the start of our new fishing season, reading 2’1” on the Forres gauge on the River Findhorn. It was a cold and bright start and river…
As we moved into the first week of September, river levels had fallen back considerably over the previous weekend and we had briefly entered another period of late Summer weather, hot and dry! Luckily, it was short lived and we soon saw a more unsettled theme approaching, with further outbreaks of heavy rain falling over…
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