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PITLOCHRY ANGLING CLUB |
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Ruan Ruarie Beat |
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RIVER GARRY, East Bank at Killiecrankie
The
River Garry is a medium sized, spate river. The fishing rights
on the Ruan Ruarie Beat were acquired by the Club in 1999 with the help of a
SportScotland Lottery Fund award. The beat extends about two kilometres from
the mouth of the Girnaig Burn at the upstream end of the Pass of
Killiecrankie down to the footbridge close to the downstream end of the pass.
Fishing is from the EAST BANK ONLY. Like all spate rivers timing is of the
essence for success on this lovely,scenic beat. Once the salmon begin to run
up through the ladder(usually in early April) there will be a steady stream
of fish moving through the beat. Very high water seems to hold the fish below
the Soldier’s Leap but in average water conditions fish can be found in
almost any of the fast streams or deeper holding pools. Successful anglers
tend to move about on the beat, trying many of the likely runs, rather than
sticking to one particular spot for too long. Anecdote suggests that
sea-trout fishing can also be good on this beat, especially late evening
fishing in some of the deeper,quieter pools. Successful methods for salmon
include spinning in the deep pools and fly in the tail of the deep pools and
in the faster,streamier water.
Because
of the rocky nature of the banks on much of this beat, the beat it is more
suited to active and physically fit anglers and care is needed. As on any
river, we would suggest that anglers give consideration to wearing a buoyancy
aid. The 2008 ticket price is £20 per day throughout the season. Only 4 anglers are allowed on the beat.Rod sharing is not allowed. No fishing with natural shrimp or prawn. Worm fishing is not allowed at any time.
Beat Map (Please click to open a beat map for printing) |
Ruan Ruarie (The Grilse Pool) |
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How to book. Tickets are available fromPitlochry Tourist Information Centre, 22 Atholl Road, PITLOCHRY, Perthshire PH16 5BX (01796 472215, 01796 472751) and on-line through FishTay www.FishTay.co.uk.
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