They will apply to all past and future bookings made through FishPal. A copy of the declaration form can be seen here: this page. Fishing news and permits for salmon, trout, grayling in Scotland, England, Ireland, Wales & Iceland. A copy of the declaration form can be seen here: this page. 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), ? free to do so. Those who favour medium-sized and smaller rivers where perhaps a single handed rod is the preferred method, and where water conditions can be more spatey in nature. 3. 20 pools and offers a mixture of fishing types. 3. The Fishponds beat is fished in two parts, known as Fishponds and Knowesbank and with the benefit of the reciprocal arrangement with the proprietors of the opposite bank, clients will fish Fishponds and Knowesbank on alternate days. 2. 6. From 1st June to 15th October: 3. Do not share cars, boats, huts, tackle, nets, crockery, food etc with anyone else (unless in your own household). 5. Bob can offer tuition in overhead and Spey casting techniques and is a G Loomis pro guide. 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. You need to be reasonably healthy and mobile to access most fishings. During the summer months the grilse fishing can be first rate. 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. Charges: All bookings are subject to a booking charge which will vary according to the amount being booked. All letting contracts are therefore between the fishery and the person taking the fishing. You will need a working email address and a debit card to make payment. Our availability for 2021 is all ready on Fishpal but you can contact me directly at robert.salmonfishing@googlemail.com as well. Fly fishing is the preferred method of fishing unless the water is high. No prawns or shrimps can be used at any time. 6. 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. 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. These rules are to help ensure that not only you, but also other anglers, gillies and walkers, are protected as far as possible. 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. Further details and the Tay District Salmon Fisheries Board's conservation recommendations can be viewed at: this page. Many spring salmon make their first stop at Murthly and Stenton so a fresh springer can be expected. adjacent Booking Conditions button. In addition you must use your own common sense at all times to reduce the risk of cross infection. On some Tay beats the convention (which I have never understood in the 21st Century) was for the ghillies to fish when out in the boat (the convention also being they handed the rod to the guest if a they hooked a fish). 3. Waders are not provided by the Estate and anyone choosing to wade in water does so entirely at their own risk and with no guarantee from the Estate as to the safety of their actions. This information is essential for Estate records. No prawns or shrimps can be used at any time. 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. Before booking please make sure that you have read and understood all the conditions that apply - see Email the FishPal Office with the dates & rods needed and your phone number. Fishing Methods Catholes is available six days a week in various formats. The decent water height made for much anticipation from all out on the river. The owners are anglers and support the Tay District Salmon Fisheries Boards conservation measures and consequently would encourage all tenants to follow these guidelines. 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. 5. Fishing Huts Anglers are strongly encouraged to wear buoyancy aids, both in the boats and when wading. + Scone Palace Perth: perth: scone-palace.co.uk 01738 552300 heather@scone-palace.co.uk . 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. 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. Autumn Fishing 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. Do not hand any tip directly to the ghillie. If for any other reason a refund is offered by the fishery it will be responsible for refunding you direct. FishPal Malloch Trophy, Kelso, Scottish Borders. 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. It is illegal to intentionally foulhook fish. 13. +441573 470612). There are two separate beats the Upper Beat and Stenton which are fished on alternate days. All fish should be released. There is no fishing allowed on Sundays. 4. An additional boat with ghillie is available on request at an additional cost. Stenton Beat is one of the most picturesque salmon beats on the River Tay with eight superb pools offering the fly fisherman sport the whole length of the beat. Congratulations that man. 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. 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. Leave it where it can easily be found. We have asked fisheries to provide lifejackets or buoyancy aids of a design that will not impair your ability to fish in comfort. FishPal are the sponsors of the Malloch Trophy. 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. Both mainly consist of swiftly flowing runs and pools which all have a good draw on them, ideal for the fly. 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. Fishing news and permits for salmon, trout, grayling in Scotland, England, Ireland, Wales & Iceland. Always keep at least 2 metres away from ALL other people on the river (unless in your own household). 6. Copies of the catch and release code are on display in the fishing huts. adjacent Booking Conditions button. Email the FishPal Office with the dates & rods needed and your phone number. You will need a working email address and a debit card to make payment. Click on the Week Of link on the left of the relevant week you want to fish in. Anglers are urged to adopt a catch-and-release culture and never to kill any fish which they do not require. 18. Hours of Fishing There is a comfortable fishing hut serving both upper and lower fishponds beats which provide all visiting anglers with the comforts of home. Luncaty & Five Trees pool's are a large holding pools where all methods are productive. 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. There are no charges for processing debit cards. The definitive fishing site for the River Tay system in Scotland. 17. Bob White has 40 years experience in angling for Atlantic salmon and has extensive fishing knowledge on the Tay. No agent other than ourselves or the fishery manager may be used to help obtain a sublet. The season is from 15th January to 15th October inclusive on the Tay and all tributaries, except the Earn and Eden which are 1st February to 31st October. Anglers are reminded that parking of cars should be in designated parking areas and is always at the anglers own risk. For flyfishing it has few equals. By booking you are accepting this condition and understand you will not necessarily be offered the fishing in subsequent years. 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. 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). All fish caught and retuned must be recorded and a return made to the ghillie before you leave the river. 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. Catholes fishes six rods per day and has an excellent hut at the bottom of the beat. In particular do not shake hands with anyone. Newtyle beat on Tay doing well as is Mr. Fraser with his 8th fish in 3 days. 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.  It has been a good season overall with improvements in catches especially over the summer period. Our availability for 2021 is all ready on Fishpal but you can contact me directly at robert.salmonfishing@googlemail.com as well. Last Report for 2020. The beat can be fished with Luncarty on an alternative day basis. 5. 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.  to expect you. 5. We will email or ring you back, but only = Where booking one rod will mean that another ? If in doubt, don't do it! 3. Sub-letting You must ring the ghillie, or other contact set by the fishery, at least two days before you come, so he knows that you are coming and that you know where and when to meet him. 5 were here. Spinning and fly water. Guests are asked to adopt a catch and release policy and never to kill a fish they do not require. 11. 3. No longer expect any ghillie to shake your hand, set up your equipment, make you cups of tea, or drive you round the beat. Do not hand any tip directly to the ghillie. 1 talking about this. Credit cards can not be used unless you confirm that you are a non EU angler and will be surcharged by 2.5%. Anyone coming onto the Estate does so at his or her own risk, and the Estate will accept no responsibility for any loss or injury sustained. 4. Stenton - Monday, Wednesday and Friday Top Water - Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. 2. 8. Car Park/Access Always keep at least 2 metres away from ALL other people on the river (unless in your own household). Ballathie alternates with Cargill. All sea trout should be released throughout the entire season. Fishponds beat, being the upper beat, provides the angler with excellent, streamy, fly water on both banks which hold fish. 11. The tenant may not fish without the boatman in attendance. Beat This will increase the time that individual fishers spend on the productive pools, give our fishers more time in the boat and give the pools more time to rest. The tenant must hold suitable third party liability insurance cover to indemnify his party against any competent claim against any of them arising from the let of this fishing. Book fishing, see latest catches, reports, river levels and so much more Sea trout: In 2012 the Top Beat is fished on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and the Stenton Beat on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Either way you have to stay in the accommodation provided. One pool, the Island Pool, is fished on all six days. It is also an ideal beat for sea trout fishing during May and June. 14. In particular do not shake hands with anyone. Black Rock, Black Craigs, Lodge End, Benchil Green, Fishponds Green, Well Hole, Lindy and Alec's Hole. Countryside Code Dogs Some Estate equipment is available for loan, but no assurance is given as to its safety guarantees. There is a £10 + VAT charge for trying and if successful a further 10% letting fee + VAT. 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). These beats fish well throughout the season. At the bottom of the Lower Beat the Tay narrows down into a rocky gorge, a long pool known as the Major’s Cast well noted for producing huge fish for which the Tay was legendary. 1. Either way you have to stay in the accommodation provided. 4. 5 were here. Wear gloves when touching doors, gates, styles, fences or any equipment that is not your own. A new window will open The fishery will be notified immediately by their choice of email or text message, so they will know The fishing huts are provided as shelters and lunch huts, and are not to be used as sleeping places. 1. 5. 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), ? 9. They have long seasons and beats can be fished by wading and from a boat. 7. 1 talking about this.  Looking forward to seeing you next season. 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. Anglers should not fish with worms. 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. Social Distancing. There is a £10 + VAT charge for trying and if successful a further 10% letting fee + VAT. For a comprehensive list of places to stay whilst in the Perthshire visit our Where to Stay Taysection on FishTay. There is certainly renewed optimism for next season. The fishery will be notified immediately by their choice of email or text message, so they will know We have asked fisheries to provide lifejackets or buoyancy aids of a design that will not impair your ability to fish in comfort. These rules are to help ensure that not only you, but also other anglers, gillies and walkers, are protected as far as possible. Fishing news and permits for salmon, trout, grayling in Scotland, England, Ireland, Wales & Iceland. 1. which will take you through our simple online booking system. Daily lets are available with a ghillie and boat as well as bank rods without a ghillie. The exact charge will be clearly displayed on the very first booking page once you have set what you are wishing to book. Fishing news and permits for salmon, trout, grayling in Scotland, England, Ireland, Wales & Iceland. 12. In 2011 Ballathie anglers will fish the Upper beat on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday and the Lower beat on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. CE = Cottage Extra, CI = Cottage included. The use of natural prawn or shrimp bait, or any part thereof, is not permitted (by Statute). The Subjects of the Let comprise the rights of fishing only and the Estate does not accept responsibility for the natural hazards and adverse climatic conditions affecting the catching of salmon. 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). 1 ghillie,from January to October + 1 boat and a brand new fishing hut built recently . 4. 2. 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. 4. Catch Returns A new window will open You must report full details of any fish caught to the ghillie or other contact provided by the fishery promptly. = Where beats do not want last minute bookings & rods will drop off lists at 5pm ? A general guide to safety can be seen by going to this page. 5 were here. All bookings are also subject to the conditions set by the relevant fishery. Catholes offers good spinning and fly fishing from bank and anchored boat in mostly small easily covered pools. The middle Tay beats fish well throughout the season. A reciprocal fishing arrangement is worked with the proprietors of the opposite bank whereby this Estates tenants will fish over the whole breadth of the river for approximately half the length of the beat each day, alternating between the upper and lower beats each day. 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. Wash your hands regularly wherever possible. 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. 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. If you need to change your rod or days, they can be booked separately if you need extra ones and they are available. 2. 16. There is certainly renewed optimism for next season. 12. 8. 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. Anglers should not fish with worms during this period. If you need to change your rod or days, they can be booked separately if you need extra ones and they are available. If successful, you will be emailed an immediate booking confirmation, receipt and joining instructions.  It was a reasonably quiet end to the season with only a few fish landed over the last week. Rods Dalguise River Tay Salmon Fishing Scotland April 2017 From FishPal - Duration: 2 minutes, 32 seconds. 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. KNOWESBANK Streamy water, pools and rapids with an emphasis on traditional anchored boat and bank fishing. 10. 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 Countryside Code shall be observed at all times. 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). The booking system and its management are at all times acting only as an agent for the fishery. 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). (From abroad call Social Distancing. 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). Anglers are reminded that parking of cars should be in designated parking areas and is always at the anglers own risk. A general guide to safety can be seen by going to this page. 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. They will apply to all past and future bookings made through FishPal. 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. 2. 5 were here. We strongly advise you to wear one when using a boat or when wading in strong or deep water. 1. 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%. An 'I' stands for charge included in rod price. Fishing news and permits for salmon, trout, grayling in Scotland, England, Ireland, Wales & Iceland. Murthly Beat 2. You must ring the ghillie, or other contact set by the fishery, at least two days before you come, so he knows that you are coming and that you know where and when to meet him. All fish are to be released. We strongly advise you to wear one when using a boat or when wading in strong or deep water. No agent other than ourselves or the fishery manager may be used to help obtain a sublet. It is subdivided into two double-bank beats, Upper and Lower which Ballathie anglers fish on alternate days. The booking system and its management are at all times acting only as an agent for the fishery. 15. CE = Cottage Extra, CI = Cottage included. Murthly Beat 1 is one of the best fly fishing waters on the Tay. free to do so. The beats are situated about six miles from the top reaches of tidal water. Credit cards can not be used unless you confirm that you are a non EU angler and will be surcharged by 2.5%. In addition you must use your own common sense at all times to reduce the risk of cross infection. 825 likes. 9. Call 01573 470612 between 9am and 5pm on any day except weekends and bank holidays. All sea trout should be released throughout the entire season. 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. 15. Tackle can be supplied. The beat is five miles above the tidal reaches and offers many different types of pools to fish, especially for a fly. During the months of May, June and July, day lets are available from the bank but without a ghillie and boat. No fires shall be lit, and no litter may be left in or around the fishing huts, or on the river banks. There are two separate beats the Upper Beat … This beat can fish well in low water conditions during the summer and early autumn for grilse and larger summer salmon. 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). N.B. Failure to do so will severely hamper any chances of us obtaining fair redress for you. Bring your own food and drink and do not share. Murthly Beat 2 is one of the best beats on the Tay. fish = Number of fish that can be kept per rod, R? On Catholes we have been looking hard at modern fishing trends and how they can improve the experience of visiting anglers. A maximum of 6 rods are permitted on the beat. Â, 1. days before the The river was surrounded with Autumn gold but there was little evidence of silver in the river confirming that there was no late back end run. 5 were here. If you require the hire of fishing rod there is an additional charge of £30 + VAT for this service. (Credit cards may only be used by non EU anglers and will be surcharged). 1. N.B. Fishponds beat, being the upper beat, provides the angler with excellent, streamy, fly water on both banks which hold fish. Tenants will be credited with all rents received by sub-lets, less commission of 10%. 11. If you don't, you are doing so at your own risk. If for any other reason a refund is offered by the fishery it will be responsible for refunding you direct. Benchil fishes well in low water and Pitlochrie suits higher water, especially in late autumn. 3. 9. 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). 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. From 1st June to 15th October: Designed to accommodate up to six guests with magnificent views across parklands to the River Tay. A copy of the declaration form can be seen by going to this page and more information on Gyrodactylus by going to this page. 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. All coloured fish should be released throughout the year. Fishing is increasingly an escape from the pressures of the modern world and the reduction in rod pressure has been greeted with great enthusiasm by our regular rods. 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. 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. I was interested to understand how you would build in the river level data. 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. 10. 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. If successful, you will be emailed an immediate booking confirmation, receipt and joining instructions. 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. 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. It is one of the most attractive and picturesque beats on the River Tay. The River Tay, situated right in the geographic centre of Scotland, is the largest river in Britain. Those who like “big” rivers such as the Spey, Dee, Tay and Tweed. 7. 1000 yard double bank, boat and bank ghillied fishing with a comfortable hut and wc just above Stanley Mills. Rod hire is not included in the booking price. rod(s) is also removed and not let, D? The beat starts at the Fireshot in front of the hut and is perfect for the fly on both banks. Anglers are urged to adopt a catch-and-release culture and never to kill any fish which they do not require. The setting is magnificent. Full facilities … All bookings are also subject to the conditions set by the relevant fishery. If in doubt, don't do it! You must report full details of any fish caught to the ghillie or other contact provided by the fishery promptly. You need to be reasonably healthy and mobile to access most fishings. 1. All fish should be released. Sea trout: NB Not all beats are listed here and not all report their catches fully or at all We will email or ring you back, but only 4. rod(s) is also removed and not let, D? Anglers should not fish with worms in September or October. 2. Largest Sea Trout: Burnmouth 3lbs. Wear gloves when touching doors, gates, styles, fences or any equipment that is not your own. The estate has its own fishing on the River Tay, Newtyle Beat. Leave it where it can easily be found. Failure to do so will severely hamper any chances of us obtaining fair redress for you. Please note that in line with general practice, we cannot give refunds for fishing spoilt by poor weather, water or fishing conditions.