The
River Dochart is the most westerly of the Tay
tributaries. It starts close to the west coast
as the River Cononish close to Tyndrum. Here it
changes name again to the River Fillan, before
adopting the name Dochart by Crianlarich. As with
all upper reaches, fishing is highly dependent
on water conditions. In 1998 for example, the
high flows encouraged fish to move high and fast.
Fishing on the Dochart was exceptional
in these circumstances. As one would expect the
river is small until it reaches Killin. Here the
Falls of Dochart can be a spectacular sight when
in full spate. These falls can be impassible to
salmon in low or cold water and frequently hold
fish up. Fishing directly below the falls is restricted
to members of Killin
AC. Salmon fishing memberships are restricted
to local residents and there is a waiting list,
but trout and coarse fishing permits are readily
available from the club. |
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