Fishing
The following information is taken from the leaflet Fishing in the National Park. Download a full detailed version here:
There are excellent fishing opportunities of all types in the
National Park: from high quality fly fishing on famous salmon rivers,
through loch fishing for brown trout and other species by boat or from
the shore, to fisheries re-stocked regularly with brown or rainbow trout
and coarse fishing for pike and perch etc.
Fishing is available to
anyone by purchasing a fishing permit, on sale at a variety of outlets,
such as fishing tackle shops, newsagents or individual proprietors in
the case of salmon and sea trout.
Where Can I Fish?
Many fishing locations can only be accessed on foot, sometimes over rough ground. Additional
facilities such as good paths and wheelie-boats designed for wheel-chair
users may be available at some locations.
Game Fishing
Game fishing for salmon, sea trout or brown trout and in some places
rainbow trout or grayling, can be enjoyed at a number of locations
throughout the Park, many of which are in scenic highland situations. Boat fishing, as well as bank fishing, is available in many of the
locations.
Coarse Fishing
Most of the outlets which sell permits for brown trout fishing will also sell permits for
coarse fish species that are also present. Coarse fish you can catch include pike, perch, roach, dace, bream, chub, carp and gudgeon.
Responsible Fishing - Protect the Park
Please do not to bring the fishing community into disrepute - try to leave things in the condition you would like to
find them. In particular:
- Do you need an open fire? Use a stove or leave no trace of any camp fire.
- Use a public toilet or bury your waste.
- Take your rubbish home or dispose of litter in bins.
- Is your tent one too many? Avoid over-crowding.
- Keep noise down and lights low after 9pm.
- Dispose of your fishing line responsibly. Fishing line kills wildlife by choking or damaging limbs.
- Always follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.
