|
|
|
|
This River Tummel starts its life 60 miles
to the west of Pitlochry on the windswept
Rannoch Moor close to Glencoe. It begins
as the River Ba and runs east passing through
numerous lochs including Loch Ba, Loch Laidon,
Loch Eigheach, Loch Rannoch, Dunalastair
Water, Loch Tummel and finally Loch Faskally,
until it reaches the main stem of the River
Tay at Ballinluig.
Much of the flow is now controlled by
hydro schemes, but fish passes have been
installed to allow the passage of migratory
fish. By the time the river reaches Pitlochry
it can be classed as a large water with
a mean flow of 72 cubic meters per second.
There is a public viewing gallery into the
fish pass at the Pitlochry dam and salmon
can often be seen making their upstream
journey.
|
|
 |
| |
|
|
Salmon
Fishing
Most salmon fishing takes place in the short
stretch between the dam at Pitlochry and
the junction with the Tay. Inevitably salmon
pause below the dam before heading on upstream
thus making it an ideal fishing location.
The river is well known for its spring run
and summer Grilse fishing. The ever popular
Ally's Shrimp is a local fly which produces
results. Variants such as the Tummel Shrimp,
Cascade and traditional patterns such as
Willie Gunn and Tosh are also well worth
trying. A double handed rod (14/15 foot)
is essential for this large water. Most
beats also allow spinning and at present
worm fishing. |
|
 |
| |
|
|
Port-na-Craig Beat
Pitlochry
Angling Club runs the Portnacraig Beat,
which runs along the south bank from about
100 metres below the Dam down to the bottom
of Milton of Fonab Caravan Site. Permits
cost between £6 and £35 depending
on the season and with only 3 rods available
at this popular spot advance booking is
essential especially in the peaks period
of April, May and June. Bookings are taken
from the New Year onwards. The Club also
has fishings on the Lower Tummel beat, which
covers both banks from Moulinearn to Balinluig
for some April and May weeks. Advance Bookings
can be made through Ross Gardiner, 01796
472157 (evenings). |
|
 |
| |
|
|
|
West Haugh and Dunfallandy Beat
The fishings cover some 1.7km of river,
mostly double bank, and includes famous
pools such as the Sawmill Stream, Poldour,
the Bridge Pool and Pool Treigh. Permits
are available from the Milton
of Fonab Caravan Park. Telephone 01796
472882 and cost between £20 and £45
per day.
East Haugh
1 mile double bank, 4 rods. no ghillie.
Day tickets are sometimes available
and
cost
from £16 - £52. Contact
Mr Don Reed 01506 843677 donreid@btopenworld.com
|
|
 |
| |
|
|
Atholl Estates
The estate has the fishings above the Ballinluig
Bridge. It is mostly let by the week, but
day tickets may sometimes be available.
Estate Office, Blair Atholl. Telephone 01796
481355. |
|
 |
|
Trout and Grayling
Upper Tummel
Below the Clunie Dam the Tummel enters a
gorgy section, which offers some very challenging
fishing. It is not for the faint hearted
or physically handicapped. Water levels
can change suddenly. Permits are available
from Mitchells of
Pitlochry tackle shop and cost £2/day
£5/week or £10 per season.
Lower Tummel
The lower section of the Tummel also has
a good reputation for brown trout and also
for grayling fishing. Grayling are not particularly
prolific, but tend to be of a good stamp.
The river is fly only from March to the
end of June, after which worm, maggot and
sweet corn may also be used. The water,
which is operated by Pitlochry
Angling Club is the venue for the National
Rivers Competition. Permits at £5
per day or £15 per week are available
from Mitchells of
Pitlochry tackle shop and the Pitlochry
Tourist Information Centre, Ballinluig Post
Office, and Ballinluig Service Station.
|
|
|
|
| |
 |
Pitlochry
A.C.
The Club waters have a high
reputation and include stretches of the
River Tummel and River Garry, and Loch Bhac
and Loch Kinardochy. The Club’s policy
is to provide good fishing at reasonable
cost.
Details from Mr.R.Harriman,"Sunnyknowe",
Nursing Home Brae, Pitlochry. - 01796 472484 |
 |
Portnacraig
The Portnacraig Beat extends
from a marker post about 100 metres below
Pitlochry Dam down to the bottom of Milton
of Fonab Caravan Site, and is from the south
bank only. Three anglers per day; £35
per day May; £25 to £30 per
day April; £15 to £20 per day
June; £10 to £15 per day March;
£10 per day July; £6 per day
other months. |
 |
Lower
Tumme Beat
The Lower Tummel Beat extends
from Moulinearn to Ballinluig, and can be
fished from either bank. It can fish well
for grilse in summer, by fly or spinner.
Four anglers per day. £25 per day
April; £35 per day May; £20
per day summer period. No rod sharing. No
fishing with natural shrimp or prawn. |
 |
Loch
Faskally
Boat fishing for salmon,
grilse, brown trout and big pike. Pitlochry
Boating Center hires out boats and tackle. |
 |
Loch
Tummel
Any method trout fishing
from the bank on this spectacular Loch.
Ideal for beginners and experts alike. |
 |
Dunalastair
Water
Boat fishing by fly for
big brown trout. |
 |
Upper
River Tummel
Any method trout fishing
from Kinloch Rannoch to Tummel Bridge excluding
Dunalastair Water. |
 |
Loch
Rannoch
Bank and boat fishing for
bown trout, arctic charr and pike. |
| |
Loch
Bhac
Fly-fishing from bank and
boat for rainbow trout and wild brown trout
on a pretty hill loch. |
 |
Loch
Kinardochy
A hill loch, which lies
in a shallow basin set high upon the tops
between the Tay and the Tummel valleys offering
wild brown trout fishing
|
|
| |
|
| |
| |
|
