17. Salmon and sea trout parr, all kelts and baggots, and during the months of September and October, any gravid hen fish, must be carefully returned to the water. Both mainly consist of swiftly flowing runs and pools which all have a good draw on them, ideal for the fly. N.B. Fishing news and permits for salmon, trout, grayling in Scotland, England, Ireland, Wales & Iceland. We have asked fisheries to provide lifejackets or buoyancy aids of a design that will not impair your ability to fish in comfort. All fish caught and retuned must be recorded and a return made to the ghillie before you leave the river. Credit cards can not be used unless you confirm that you are a non EU angler and will be surcharged by 2.5%. FISHPONDS 6. To help prevent an outbreak of Gyrodactylus Salaris which has had catastrophic effects on some foreign rivers, all rods fishing must complete a Gyrodactylus declaration on arrival at the fishery. The beat starts at the Fireshot in front of the hut and is perfect for the fly on both banks. days before the No prawns or shrimps can be used at any time. A copy of the declaration form can be seen here: this page. + Scone Palace Perth: perth: scone-palace.co.uk 01738 552300 heather@scone-palace.co.uk . Fishing news and permits for salmon, trout, grayling in Scotland, England, Ireland, Wales & Iceland. Murthly Beat 1 is one of the best fly fishing waters on the Tay. All bookings are also subject to the conditions set by the relevant fishery. In the latter case, you must agree to sterilisation taking place before you start fishing, and accept that there may be some delay in getting this organised. If you need less rods or days, or decide not to come after all, then we can try to relet them for you, but cannot guarantee to do so. 5. Any disputes arising between the tenant and boatman must be referred to the Estate Factor without delay. We are confident that these measures will increase the catches per rod per day and elevate the experience of fishing our beats to a new level. 4. 12. Some Estate equipment is available for loan, but no assurance is given as to its safety guarantees. On the Tay at Newtyle, the beat was looking fantastic in the spring sunshine and many an angler out looking to try and connect with a bar of Tay silver. Click on the Week Of link on the left of the relevant week you want to fish in. 6. 5. when the office is open (Office Hours are Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm excluding English Bank Holidays) and staff are Charges: All bookings are subject to a booking charge which will vary according to the amount being booked. 1. You need to be reasonably healthy and mobile to access most fishings. Fly fishing friendly. This information is essential for Estate records. All bookings are also subject to the conditions set by the relevant fishery. The Estate reserves the right to fish one extra rod from the bank at any time. If any member of the tenants party brings dogs to the river, the tenant must ensure that they are, at all times, kept under control and in particular, do not worry livestock or otherwise cause nuisance to the Estate or occupiers of adjoining land. The Fishponds beat forms the upper part of that stretch of the river formerly known as the Lower Scone Salmon Fishings. Rods Poaching 12. Anglers should not fish with worms in September or October. Leave it where it can easily be found. The tenant and any member of his party must exercise care and consideration in driving vehicles over access roads leading to the river, and cars may only be parked in the designated car park areas next to the fishing huts. Fly fishing is the preferred method of fishing unless the water is high. Anglers are urged to adopt a catch-and-release culture and never to kill any fish which they do not require. You will need a working email address and a debit card to make payment. There is certainly renewed optimism for next season. Boatmen 2. rod(s) is also removed and not let, D? 17. In addition you must use your own common sense at all times to reduce the risk of cross infection. If you have any problems with the standard of service provided on the fishery, please tell the ghillie or fishery manager straightaway and if you don't get a satisfactory response, please contact the office immediately, so we have time to act before you leave.  It has been a good season overall with improvements in catches especially over the summer period. You must report full details of any fish caught to the ghillie or other contact provided by the fishery promptly. There are no charges for processing debit cards. These beats fish well throughout the season. Once you have booked you cannot change your dates or number of rods (the only exception is when you book through the help desk, have notified us of any mistakes within 7 days of the date of making the booking, and provided proper evidence that the mistake is the help desk's and not your own). Book fishing, see latest catches, reports, river levels and so much more The tenant must make adequate provision for his or her own safety equipment, such as life jackets and safety glasses, wading sticks, etc, and adequate foul and cold weather clothing. If you are not happy with the equipment provided, or any other safety issue, please ring us immediately, so that we can arrange for the situation to be rectified. In the spring with water temperatures being low, the salmon tend to have their first stop in the waters around Stanley because of the dramatic rise in gradient and the Weir at the top of the Catholes thus making it a prime early spring beat. 6. It is illegal to intentionally foulhook fish. The exact charge will be clearly displayed on the very first booking page once you have set what you are wishing to book. 14. Designed to accommodate up to six guests with magnificent views across parklands to the River Tay. The fishery will be notified immediately by their choice of email or text message, so they will know 14. As a minimum guide, the first salmon caught between 15th January and 31st May must be returned and each individual angler may only retain one fish per day thereafter. Anglers are reminded that parking of cars should be in designated parking areas and is always at the anglers own risk. If parties fish beyond 6 pm, they will share their fishing with up to two bank permit holders, permits being granted separately by the Estate office (these permits will be granted under condition of not infringing the tenants reasonable enjoyment of the water). Fishponds beat, being the upper beat, provides the angler with excellent, streamy, fly water on both banks which hold fish. 4. CE = Cottage Extra, CI = Cottage included. when the office is open (Office Hours are Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm excluding English Bank Holidays) and staff are You cannot sublet the fishings you book without our permission and then only by private arrangement and at the same prices and conditions as for this booking. They have long seasons and beats can be fished by wading and from a boat. If successful, you will be emailed an immediate booking confirmation, receipt and joining instructions. Last Report for 2020. 2. 7.  Looking forward to seeing you next season. If successful, you will be emailed an immediate booking confirmation, receipt and joining instructions. Tackle can be supplied. 4. Social Distancing. 11. free to do so. Autumn Fishing Rods may not be shared on any one day without prior permission of the ghillie or fishery manager, which is often refused and should never be relied upon. Always keep at least 2 metres away from ALL other people on the river (unless in your own household). The River Tay, situated right in the geographic centre of Scotland, is the largest river in Britain. Our availability for 2021 is all ready on Fishpal but you can contact me directly at robert.salmonfishing@googlemail.com as well. During the months of May, June and July, day lets are available from the bank but without a ghillie and boat. All letting contracts are therefore between the fishery and the person taking the fishing. adjacent Booking Conditions button. From 1st June to 15th October all hen fish to be released and the aim should then be to release at least 50% of cock fish weighing over 15lbs. Only if we still hold the relevant funds will we do it ourselves (funds are sent to the fishery at the start of each month). This famous and spectacular lower Tay beat, about six miles north of Perth, consisting of 23 named pools over two miles is divided into upper and lower beats, Pitlochrie being the upstream beat and Benchil the downstream beat, fished on an alternate day basis by no more than six rods per beat. = Where beats do not want last minute bookings & rods will drop off lists at 5pm ? A maximum of 6 rods are permitted on the beat. In the latter case, you must agree to sterilisation taking place before you start fishing, and accept that there may be some delay in getting this organised. date of fishing, 3d-10% = 3 Days booked together discount of eg: 10%, 2r-25% = 2 rods booked together discount of eg: 25%, WS+10% = Weekend surcharge on Saturday or Sunday part of booking of eg: 10%. The Catholes is one of the best early spring beats on the Tay. An 'E' stands for an extra charge will be made. Murthly Beat 2 is one of the best beats on the Tay. Catholes is available six days a week in various formats. A copy of the declaration form can be seen by going to this page and more information on Gyrodactylus by going to this page. 3. Catholes fishes six rods per day and has an excellent hut at the bottom of the beat. which will take you through our simple online booking system. In Scotland it is illegal to fish without written permission, so you must bring this confirmation, or a copy of it, with you when you fish. There is excellent access to the river bank at two points, one at Fishponds Cottages and the other by the Iron Burn. Social Distancing. 18. Summer Fishing 6. Charges: All bookings are subject to a booking charge which will vary according to the amount being booked. 20 pools and offers a mixture of fishing types. 2. 1. Luncaty & Five Trees pool's are a large holding pools where all methods are productive. No fires shall be lit, and no litter may be left in or around the fishing huts, or on the river banks. Anglers should not fish with worms. The fishing huts are provided as shelters and lunch huts, and are not to be used as sleeping places. 13. 13. = Where booking one rod will mean that another ? All letting contracts are therefore between the fishery and the person taking the fishing. 5. Anglers should not use worms in September or October in any part of the system where highly coloured fish (spring fish or early grilse) are waiting to spawn. 3. If you require the hire of fishing rod there is an additional charge of £30 + VAT for this service. 1. Further details and the Tay District Salmon Fisheries Board's conservation recommendations can be viewed at: this page. 3. These rules are to help ensure that not only you, but also other anglers, gillies and walkers, are protected as far as possible. Guests are asked to adopt a catch and release policy and never to kill a fish they do not require. FishPal are the sponsors of the Malloch Trophy. 9. which will take you through our simple online booking system. The tenant may not fish without the boatman in attendance. The tenant is not permitted to hire or engage additional boatmen or boats other than those provided by the proprietor, and the boat(s) provided by the Estate is only to be used under command of the Estate boatman who will be the sole judge on whether the water conditions are safe for the use of such a boat(s). Wash your hands regularly wherever possible. Spring Fishing Catch Returns 12. This beat can fish well in low water conditions during the summer and early autumn for grilse and larger summer salmon. (From abroad call If you are not, you must notify the fishery or ourselves before you book, to ensure that you can be looked after safely and properly. Failure to do so will severely hamper any chances of us obtaining fair redress for you. We will email or ring you back, but only A copy of the declaration form can be seen here: this page. There are two separate beats the Upper Beat and the Lower Beat. Safety The use of natural prawn or shrimp bait, or any part thereof, is not permitted (by Statute). Email the FishPal Office with the dates & rods needed and your phone number. Anglers should not fish with worms during this period. In particular do not shake hands with anyone. All sea trout should be released throughout the entire season. 1 talking about this. Bring your own hand sanitiser and wipes and use regularly during the day, especially if you have to use any WC provided by the fishery (try to avoid if you can). There is a £10 + VAT charge for trying and if successful a further 10% letting fee + VAT. = Where beats do not want last minute bookings & rods will drop off lists at 5pm ? The system management and/or the fisheries reserve the right to immediately withdraw fishing without compensation from anyone who breaks these or associated conditions, or flouts normal standards of behaviour or fishing etiquette. No prawns or shrimps can be used at any time. All sea trout should be released throughout the entire season. Knowesbank is the lower and longer beat of the two, which has such a varied selection of water for fly and spinning in all heights. Email the FishPal Office with the dates & rods needed and your phone number. Before booking please make sure that you have read and understood all the conditions that apply - see free to do so. If for any other reason a refund is offered by the fishery it will be responsible for refunding you direct. 5. Largest Sea Trout: Burnmouth 3lbs. Do not share cars, boats, huts, tackle, nets, crockery, food etc with anyone else (unless in your own household). A general guide to safety can be seen by going to this page. 2. The owners are anglers and support the Tay District Salmon Fisheries Boards conservation measures and consequently would encourage all tenants to follow these guidelines. David Brand landed a smaller salmon on the fly from Luncarty.David and Ray Gardiner enjoyed a good day in the boat finally capturing fish at the end of the day. 825 likes. 3. Call 01573 470612 between 9am and 5pm on any day except weekends and bank holidays. There are two separate beats the Upper Beat and Stenton which are fished on alternate days. A new window will open In 2012 the Top Beat is fished on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and the Stenton Beat on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. If in doubt, don't do it! Bob White has 40 years experience in angling for Atlantic salmon and has extensive fishing knowledge on the Tay. = Where booking one rod will mean that another ? Ballathie is one of the best known and one of the most productive beats on the Tay. The Tay District Salmon Fisheries Board who are responsible for the management of the fisheries, requests all anglers to abide by a code for the conservation of salmon, especially spring salmon which have become much scarcer in recent years. The beat has 13 named pools including The Slap, The Pot, Gean Tree, Little Cast, Catholes Stream, Black Stones, Back Dam, Lucknow, Eric's, Geoff's, Freddie's Woodside and The Little Head. Do not share cars, boats, huts, tackle, nets, crockery, food etc with anyone else (unless in your own household). +441573 470612). An 'I' stands for charge included in rod price. In the latter case, you must agree to sterilisation taking place before you start fishing, and accept that there may be some delay in getting this organised. A copy of the declaration form can be seen by going to this page and more information on Gyrodactylus by going to this page. Sub-letting at a profit of rod or rods at any time is not permitted. Sub-letting 3. Bring your own food and drink and do not share. The estate has its own fishing on the River Tay, Newtyle Beat. We have asked fisheries to provide lifejackets or buoyancy aids of a design that will not impair your ability to fish in comfort. Rods may not be shared on any one day without prior permission of the ghillie or fishery manager, which is often refused and should never be relied upon. This states that either you have not used your fishing tackle abroad in the last three months, or you have done so and had it properly sterilised, or you have done so and NOT had it sterilised. We amassed some 130 salmon off our Catholes, Pitlochrie, Benchil and Luncarty beats this year with just under 70% being caught on fly and achieved 92% Catch and Release.  Sea trout: If you are not, you must notify the fishery or ourselves before you book, to ensure that you can be looked after safely and properly. Copies of the catch and release code are on display in the fishing huts. They will apply to all past and future bookings made through FishPal. It is illegal to intentionally foulhook fish. Newtyle beat on Tay doing well as is Mr. Fraser with his 8th fish in 3 days. 5 were here. Summer Fishing During the months of May, June and July, day lets are available from the bank but without a ghillie and boat. N.B. You must report full details of any fish caught to the ghillie or other contact provided by the fishery promptly. A tenant may not sub-let the full beat except through the Estate, but he may advise the Estate to sub-let or arrange for the boatman to fish on his behalf. Fireshot, March Hole, Hedge End, Red Brae, Knowes Bank, Cochrane's Hole, Shochie Mouth, Schochie Green, Luncarty Pool, The Eddy, Boat Pool and Scheme Pool. Moving down the beat into slightly deeper water as you come down the beat towards Knowesbank, this is where the floating devon or upstream toby can work with great success.The boat can also be very useful to cover the various lies in this deeper water. By booking you are accepting this condition and understand you will not necessarily be offered the fishing in subsequent years. NB Not all beats are listed here and not all report their catches fully or at all You need to bring your own fishing equipment (rods, reels, lines, flies etc) unless you have specifically agreed with the fishery well in advance that they supply this for you. Wear gloves when touching doors, gates, styles, fences or any equipment that is not your own. In addition you must use your own common sense at all times to reduce the risk of cross infection. 8. Hours of Fishing Fishing news and permits for salmon, trout, grayling in Scotland, England, Ireland, Wales & Iceland. It can be fished together with Benchil and Pitlochrie on an alternative day basis until the end of April (depending on which days you book). (Credit cards may only be used by non EU anglers and will be surcharged). The tenant will co-operate in the prevention of poaching and is asked to report immediately to the Estate Office, or any Police Officer, or the Superintendent of the Tay District Salmon Fisheries Board (tel 01738 583733), fishing by unauthorised persons on beats rented by them. To help prevent an outbreak of Gyrodactylus Salaris which has had catastrophic effects on some foreign rivers, all rods fishing must complete a Gyrodactylus declaration on arrival at the fishery. Failure to do so will severely hamper any chances of us obtaining fair redress for you. 6. 5 were here. The definitive fishing site for the River Tay system in Scotland. 5 were here. The beat is five miles above the tidal reaches and offers many different types of pools to fish, especially for a fly. Anglers should not fish with worms in September or October. Fishing news and permits for salmon, trout, grayling in Scotland, England, Ireland, Wales & Iceland. Murthly Beat 2 is one of the best beats on the Tay. 16. 5 were here. A general guide to safety can be seen by going to this page. In Scotland it is illegal to fish without written permission, so you must bring this confirmation, or a copy of it, with you when you fish. Anglers are reminded that parking of cars should be in designated parking areas and is always at the anglers own risk. So a 6 rod beat became a defacto 8 rod beat including two ringers! 6. It can be fished together with Benchil and Pitlochrie on an alternative day basis until the end of April (depending on which days you book). Waulkmill is split into the upper beat known as Waulkmill and the lower beat known as Goldcastle and Fishponds is split into the upper beat known as Fishponds and the lower beat known as Knowesbank. An additional boat with ghillie is available on request at an additional cost. Ballathie alternates with Cargill. There is a comfortable fishing hut serving both upper and lower fishponds beats which provide all visiting anglers with the comforts of home. rod(s) is also removed and not let, D? Stenton - Monday, Wednesday and Friday Top Water - Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. There is no fishing allowed on Sundays. There is a £10 + VAT charge for trying and if successful a further 10% letting fee + VAT. The water should be fished by fly in preference to spinning tackle when conditions are suitable. In 2011 Ballathie anglers will fish the Upper beat on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday and the Lower beat on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Anglers should not fish with worms. 9. All fish are to be released. 7. 5. 2021 Rotation BOOKINGS SUBJECT TO COMPLIANCE WITH COVID-19 GOVERNMENT GUIDELINES AND MAY NEED TO BE CANCELLED AT SHORT NOTICE IF THERE IS CHANGE IN ADVICE. For flyfishing it has few equals. You cannot sublet the fishings you book without our permission and then only by private arrangement and at the same prices and conditions as for this booking. 11. No agent other than ourselves or the fishery manager may be used to help obtain a sublet. Bring your own food and drink and do not share. You need to be reasonably healthy and mobile to access most fishings. Dalguise River Tay Salmon Fishing Scotland April 2017 From FishPal - Duration: 2 minutes, 32 seconds. Online is the best method as any other way will entail delays during which someone else could book the fishings online and you could miss out, Min 1d3r = Minimum acceptable booking for this example of 1 day for 3 rods, Additional 'H' denotes need to book 6 days or half weeks only starting on Mon or Thurs, Additional 'T' denotes need to book 6, 4, or 2 days starting on Mon, Wed or Fri, NOLB = No On Line Booking - you must book through the fishery's named contact, GX = Gillie extra - only provided if available and booked & paid for separately, C&R = Catch and release (all fish have to be returned), ?