Nith Linns

Location

Middle Nith at Drumlanrig Estate, Thornhill

Summary

Maximum rods: 4
Number of pools: 8
Prices: Range from £10.00 to £59.00 per rod per day
Season Ticket: £285.00 per rod per season
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

Evening, Season and Loyalty cards are 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 Nith Linns run for 2 miles immediately above the Upper Beat and is mainly fished from the true left (east bank). Its many pools and streams provide good lies for Salmon and Sea Trout as well as Brown Trout. Although fly fishing is usually preferable, spinning and worming are also permitted at any height of water. The Nith Linns are rocky in nature with steep banks in places, access to the pools being by means of steps leading from parking areas on the A76. The beat can be challenging underfoot and is not recommended for the infirm or inexperienced but offers an exciting stretch of river with excellent pools for the enthusiastic fisherman and is popular with the locals. A fishing hut is available, the key for which can be obtained from the Estate Office. As well as day lets, a season ticket can also be purchased for this beat.
If you wish to contact Rab or if you need a ghillie for your visit, contact the Sporting Department using the details opposite.

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. Season tickets are also available from the Sporting Office. Catch limits are the first 4 fish, 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 please 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 .