Drumlanrig Lower

Location

Middle Nith at Drumlanrig Estate, Thornhill

Summary

Number of pools: 6
Prices: Range from £18.00 to £113.00 per rod per day
Ghillie and Tuition Service: Yes at additional cost
River Fishing Season: Day - 25th February to 30th November, Evening - 1st April to 30th September
Day Tickets - fish dawn to dusk each day, Evening Ticket - fish 4.30pm - 10.30pm (dusk)
River Beats are closed on Sundays
Child, Evening and Loyalty cards are also available on request
The 5 year catch average across the Drumlanrig beats (2005 to 2009 ) is 118 Salmon & Grilse, 124 Sea Trout

Description

The Drumlanrig Castle fishings is within the Queensberry Estate (one of the Buccleuch Estates) in the grounds of Drumlanrig Castle near Thornhill, Dumfries & Galloway. The private beats of the Drumlanrig Castle fishings offer approximately 7 miles of exclusive Sea Trout and Salmon fishing across four defined beats (Lower, Middle, Upper and Nith Linns). The river broadens from a rocky gorge into a mainly graveled riverbed with suitable pools and reaches offering good accessible fishing for both Salmon and Sea Trout. The four beats vary in length but are balanced for quality. There are 28 named pools across the four beats.

The Lower Beat begins at the Nith Bridge at Thornhill, moving upstream through a series of 6 pools and glides to its boundary with the Middle Beat where the River Carron joins the Nith. The pools vary in depth from 3 ft at Virgin Pool through to Bullockholm which can reach a depth of 12 ft and is probably the best pool on the river. There are excellent fast flowing reaches and the Beat is best accessed from the east bank. Chest and thigh waders may be needed towards the back end of the season, although during the summer month's thigh waders are sufficient. Double-handed rods are useful when the river is high. The river bed is gravel (with some occasional rock) and wading is not usually difficult. There is suitable vehicular access to the fishing hut, for which a key can be obtained from the Estate Office.
If you wish to contact Rab or if you need a ghillie for your visit, contact the Sporting Department using the details opposite.

Children's tickets are available for a flat rate of £10.00 per day per child (not yet available online). Children are classed as aged 16 and under and must be accompanied by a responsible adult. No rod sharing is permitted and adult's who wish to fish alongside, must purchase their own adult permit. The loyalty card (not yet available online) allows 1 rod 6 reduced price fishing trips within the specified fishing location and dates. Please note this must be paid fully in advance and is not transferrable or refundable and cannot be carried over the agreed dates. Catch limits are the first 2 fish for children and the first 4 fish for adult ticket, and catch details must be returned to the Sporting Office by the end of each fishing day. Contact the Sporting Office for further information on child, evening and loyalty tickets and booking.

Loch and coarse fishing are also available on the Estate.

To view a map of the beat click here.
We also have fishings on the Border Esk and on Tweed. To check the current availability on these beats please go to Border Esk & Middle Ettrick .