Fishing Near Dundee For Trout, Grayling, Salmon & Pike
We can arrange fly fishing near Dundee for Salmon, Trout and Grayling on the River Tay or Pike on scenic lochs only forty five minutes drive from Dundee city centre!
Dundee, Scotland’s fifth largest city, is not a famous Scottish fishing destination, however, it benefits from being situated on the Tay estuary. Within a short drive you can be fishing on some of the finest beats of the River Tay system and some tranquil Perthshire lochs.
Allow us to give you some ideas for fly fishing near Dundee.
Fishing near Dundee on the Stunning River Tay in late Summer
Salmon Fishing Near Dundee
Dundee is only forty minutes from the Lower River Tay which has some of the most productive Salmon beats in Scotland.
This mighty River is one of our big four Salmon rivers and produces the most consistent Salmon catches in the country.
Salmon fishing near Dundee on the River Isla a prolific tributary of the River Tay
Dundee is also not too far from some of Scotland’s lesser known gems – the South and North Esk’s!
These picturesque little spate rivers rely heavily on rainfall to fish at their best. Provided you get these conditions they can offer some of the best value Salmon fishing in Scotland!
Couple enjoying a days Salmon fly fishing on the South Esk
These mini rivers can be fished with single handed fly rods or spinning rods. Ideal for those on a short time-scale and no spey casting experience.
Between the Tay and Esk’s Salmon fishing is available from January 15th – October 30th.
You can find out more information about Salmon fishing trips here.
Family from Italy enjoy a days Pike fishing with this good Pike
Pike Fishing Near Dundee
Pike are a favourite among our guides. These apex predators are one of the most under-rated sport fish to be found in Scottish waters. Pike grow big in Scotland, twenty pounders are not uncommon but average sizes tend to be 4-8 pounds. Even these smaller average size Pike will give you a tremendous fun on balanced tackle.
In the water months Pike can be targeted using surface flies and lures. This is the ultimate way to catch Pike as they break through the surface with bad intentions.
Monster Pike on the fly in Scotland
We use 9ft #9 fly rods for all our Pike fly fishing from Loop Tackle Design and spinning rods and reels from the excellent Sakura Fishing lure range.
Our flies are homemade by our resident Pike fanatic, head guide Callum Conner. A man who knows this species behaviours well and one of only handful of Scotsman to land Pike to 40b 6oz in Scotland.
Pike can be fished for all year round using bait, fly and modern lure fishing techniques.
You can find out more information about Pike fishing trips in here.
A large Tay Brown Trout for American guest.
Trout & Grayling Fishing Near Dundee
The best Trout & Grayling rivers in the area are all part of the world famous River Tay system.
The River Tay itself provides excellent Brown Trout & Grayling fishing with fish averaging 3/4 of 1lb.
The Wild Brown Trout grow to huge proportions, alb plus fish are caught every year on the Tay but mostly as a by-catch when Salmon fishing.
A typical Grayling from the Tay
The Grayling average 10-12oz but can be found larger up to 2lb in the upper reaches of the system or in the tributaries such as the Tummel and Isla.
Grayling offer year round sport and peak times are November – March.
You can find out more information about Trout & Grayling fishing trips here .
I hope this has helped to wet your appetite and consider Fishing near Dundee when on your travels.
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