Angling in Tayside

"Angling in Tayside"
A Definitive Guide to angling in Angus, Dundee and Perthshire.

Within Tayside's rich territory of mountain, moor, farmland, seashore, cliffs and estuaries there are many great angling opportunities waiting to be explored and enjoyed. We invite you to come and share the wonderful fishing that is available. Enjoy the diversity of scenery and habitat and the rich and varied wildlife. Contrast sandy sea beaches to high mountain lochs and mighty salmon rivers with well stocked trout fisheries. Tayside has everything the angler dreams of and more! We are also proud of our reputation for hospitality and look forward to meeting you by the waters, sharing a few stories and maybe a dram!

This guide has been complied with the help and cooperation of local angling experts; ghillies, guides, boatmen, angling clubs, tackle shops, fishing providers and a host of others who have a passion for angling and knowledge of the area. It is our aim to help all anglers to enjoy fishing our waters. There are descriptions of the major rivers and lochs and advice on favourite flies, baits, techniques and seasons. Details of where to fish in rivers, lochs, shore marks and sea angling charter boats together with booking contacts and costs are included. We have tried to ensure that the details given in this guide are accurate; however things do change and we ask you to ensure availability and confirm prices before booking to avoid disappointment.

In addition to the Guide there is a fold out map and brochure that gives all the important details for fishing in Tayside. The brochure is available free from any of the Angus, Dundee and Perthshire Tourist Information offices. Copies available directly from the following Tourist Information Centres and Fishing Tackle Outlets,

Review by The Flyfishers Annual 2002

Over the years we have seen many local-area angling guides from a range of countries. This comprehensively detailed, beautifully photographed and presented booklet by renowned Perthshire-based guide, writer and tier Ally Gowans sets new standards for them all. One day it will surely be prized in its own right by collectors. Do not be misled into thinking that this is a small geographic area offering limited angling opportunities. In fact few places anywhere offer such a variety of quality fishing venues in close proximity. They include several major river systems encompassing water to suit every preference, and a variety of lochs and stillwaters. Whilst Atlantic salmon are the jewel in the crown, there is excellent trout angling, much of it a world removed from the intensive put-and-take fisheries of the south. Grayling, coarse fisheries and sea angling add further variety. Put these in a charming landscape steeped in Scottish history and you have a tourist package hard to resist.

Review By Trout and Salmon magazine December 2001

Well-known caster, fly dresser and salmon angler Alastair Gowans has produced a guide to the fishing in Angus, Dundee and Perthshire. All the main river systems are covered down to the last detail together with essential phone numbers, and fishery details. The section on fishing methods is exhaustive, including all the visitor needs to know about flies, rods, lines and when and where to use them. This new guide is well worth the asking price for this valuable information alone. (The guide was produced by Scottish Enterprise, Tayside, in conjunction with the Area Tourist Boards)

Angling in Tayside, £5.99 inc P&P from H. B. Rutherford, 58 Long Lane, Broughty Ferry, Dundee DD5 1HH, Tel 01382 737 703 or may be purchased over the counter for £5 at any Tourist Information Centre and various fishing tackle shops in Tayside..