SALMON AND SEA TROUT FISHING
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The
River South Esk,
together with the North Esk, are two of the most
prolific and attractive salmon and sea trout rivers
in Scotland. Both flow into the sea near Montrose.
The South Esk is best known for its sea trout. The
Inshewan Fishings beat is, without doubt, one of the
most picturesque, varied and prolific beats on the
South Esk. It stretches from the Shielhill Bridge
four miles East of Kirriemuir and meanders
downstream for two and a half miles to the dam at
Craigeassie. The beat naturally divides itself into
two with the Esk Pool marking the mid point.
If the river is shared between two independent
parties the changeover time is at 1 pm.
Below the House Pool there is an awkward pool – The
Cairney - seldom fished as it is only approachable
from the far bank; Even so it holds good fish as it is
well worth the effort of wading across at the tail
of the House Pool. This leads
down to
Strachans, a deep hole where both salmon and
sea trout congregate throughout the season. Strachans
levels out into a quiet run much favoured by sea
trout. On the corner below this is a dead elm
tree which marks the top of the Boat Pool, another
under-fished pool. At the bottom of the Boat Pool
there is one of the most magical and mysterious
pools on the river, The Bottom Croy where a whole
night can be spent during the sea trout season but
which is always worth a cast at any height of water at any
time. Finally, at the bottom of the beat is the
Dam
Pool which has altered considerably in recent years
as winter spates damaged the Craigeassie Dam. The changes
are, on the whole, for the better and the long deep run under the
far bank has become a favourite spot for the fish to
rest after crossing the dam. |
Catch records for the last nine years are
FISH |
2015 |
2016 |
2017 |
2018 |
2019 |
2020 |
2021 |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
SALMON |
87 |
79 |
64 |
67 |
55 |
41 |
77 |
77 |
44 |
28 |
SEA TROUT | 81 | 45 | 107 | 31 | 61 |
67 |
36 |
85 |
73 |
88 |
2022 largest fish caught 28 lbs!
2023 first fish 26 lbs
30lb fish April 2023!
Directions to find The Inshewan Fishings
Go down the Inshewan drive until you reach a crossroads where the obvious main turning is to the right. Turn right there and bearing left past some farm buildings. Then turn very sharply right, downhill at the bottom of which you will see a sign "Fishers", follow the sign down to the river and stop at the fishing hut
The price per rod per day is £ 74 incl. VAT.
AVAILABILITY 2024
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4 or 5 rods available also Ghillie on request.
We are unable to take bookings online at present but will reply to any requested dates by e-mail, phone or letter.
Tel: 01307 860229
E Mail: Inshewan Fishings colinra.gibb@googlemail.com
or by writing to: Inshewan Fishings; Inshewan; By Forfar; ANGUS DD8 3TU