Fishing and Angling

Perthshire has more miles of riverbank than any other county, and combining this with its many lochs and lochans, it is hardly surprising that fishing is one of the main attractions to the area.

With the Rivers Lochay and Dochart flowing into Loch Tay at Killin, and the River Tay, the longest in Scotland, leaving it at Kenmore, opportunities for river or loch fishing abound close to Killin Highland Lodges. Boats can be hired at several locations around the loch and equipment and tuition can be found just a mile from the lodges at Killin Outdoor Centre www.killinoutdoor.co.uk (They also will advise on walking, mountain biking, canoeing, rafting and cross country skiing in the local area)

At the far end of the loch, at Aberfeldy, Perthshire Rod and Gun ( www.gamessports.co.uk)will also advise on local fishing.

River Fishing
- River Dochart Brown Trout.
- River Lyon - Salmon and Brown trout.
- River Lochay - Trout.
- River Tay - Brown, Sea and Rainbow Trout, Grayling and Salmon.
For further information and expert advice consult Perthshire Rod and Gun www.gamesports.co.uk .
8 miles drive through Glen Ogle from Killin lies Loch Earn which - together with the River Earn - provides further opportunity for Trout, Salmon and Grayling fishing. Further information is available at the Angling Tayside website www.anglingtayside.co.uk.
Drummond Estate Boat Hire has 15 boats which can each carry four. It is based at the west end of Loch Earn, 1 mile east of Lochearnhead on the A85 to Crieff.

Loch Fishing
Loch Tay is generally fished for Salmon and Trout via boat (available for hire locally) although a Trout fishing permit also allows fishing from the loch banks. Loch Tay also contains Pike, Perch, Char and Roach.
There are several smaller lochs nearby where fishing is also permitted.
- Loch An-na-laraig - Brown Trout
- Loch Dochart - Brown Trout and Salmon
- Loch Lubhair - Brown trout and Salmon

Extra Information

Fishing and Angling