Fishing spot · Forres

River Findhorn

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A dramatic spate river running through steep gorges near Forres, the Findhorn offers exciting salmon and sea trout fishing with a genuinely wild character. Water levels can change rapidly making it an exhilarating river to fish.

Fishing information

Wild / natural fishing River

Permit

Required

Permit cost

£40-£100 per rod per day

Where to buy

Local estate offices or Findhorn, Nairn & Lossie Fishery Board

Season

Salmon: 11 Feb - 31 Oct. Sea trout: 1 Apr - 31 Oct

Catch & release rules

Catch and release for salmon strongly encouraged.

Additional information

Water levels are spate-dependent - check conditions before travelling. Dramatic gorge scenery.

Species & tackle guide

Atlantic salmon

Tackle: 12-13ft double-handed rod

Bait/fly: Stoat's tail, shrimp patterns

Best season: Sept-Oct after rain

Sea trout

Tackle: 10ft single-handed rod, night fishing common

Bait/fly: Silver stoat's tail, small wets

Best season: June-August evenings

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