PITLOCHRY ANGLING CLUB |
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Salmon Fishing 15 January to 15 October (not Sundays) |
The Beats |
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RIVER TUMMEL (PORTNACRAIG PITLOCHRY BEAT).The River Tummel is a large
river, noted for its spring salmon, and also with runs of summer salmon and
grilse.The 5yr average is around 150 fish. The Portnacraig Pitlochry Beat(new
for 2009) extends from a marker post about 100 metres below Pitlochry Dam
down to the road bridge at Aldour and is double bank offering fishing for 6
rods per day,3 on either bank with anglers swapping banks at 12.30 each day.
The 2009 ticket prices range from £25-£55 per day. Advance booking recommended,
particularly for mid March to mid June. Day tickets only cover up to 5 pm,
and worm fishing is not allowed at any time . |
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RIVER GARRY (RUAN RUARIE BEAT). The River Garry is a
medium sized, spate river. The Ruan Ruarie Beat is at the Pass of
Killiecrankie. East bank only. Four anglers per day. The 2009 ticket
price is £20 per day. Salmon have to ascend the Pitlochry Salmon Ladder at
Pitlochry Dam to reach the beat. Generally sufficient have done so by late
April to make fishing worthwhile. From then on to the end of the season, the
beat can provide excellent fishing for the runs of summer salmon and
grilse. Advance booking recommended. Worm fishing is not allowed at
any time. |
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RIVER TUMMEL (LOWER TUMMEL BEAT). The Lower Tummel Beat extends
from Moulinearn to Ballinluig, and can be fished from either bank. It
fishes well for spring fish and can offer good sport for grilse
throughout the summer. Fly fishing is recommended with spinning restricted to
high water conditions.Four anglers per day. The beat is available during
January and February and further weeks in the spring and summer will be
posted on the Fishtay site. Worm fishing is not allowed at any time. |
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How to book. Please see the Further information links for each beat. |
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