Kercock

Location

Middle Tay, between Murthly and Islamouth

Summary

Five year average: 291 salmon/grilse,
2.25 miles double bank fishing, with 12 pools
Maximum rods: 12
A ghillie service is provided.
Two huts.
Prices: from £25 per rod/day +VAT.
Season: 15 Jan – 15 Oct
Tackle hire/equipment available

Description

Kercock Fishings is one of the prolific lower middle Tay beats. Located in the heart of central Perthshire, we now provide two and a quarter miles of predominantly double bank fishing with good vehicular access. Conditions are suitable for both the fly and spinning and can comfortably accommodate the novice and more experienced angler alike.

The beat offers a wide variation of water (12 named pools) which have shown to fish well in all river levels. Our fly water is excellent with easy access and wading generally on shingle banks. The most productive pools on Kercock include; Gean Tree, The Dungeon, Boatlands, Oak Tree and The Cottage Stream.

Salmon are caught on this beat throughout the season. Spring salmon are regularly caught from the start of the season, the fishing picking up in summer when the grilse arrive and then the big autumn runs from August through to mid October.

Despite difficult conditions the beat fished well last season especially during the spring in both high and low water with the most successful method being the fly. The average weight of fish is much improved, with two remarkable fish landed at 32lbs and 36lbs.

A ghillie service is provided and tuition in all aspects of salmon fishing and Spey casting is also available. Our upper fishing hut was extended and upgraded in 2009. It can comfortably accommodate a full fishing party and now has brand new separate ladies and gents facilities. We also have a second fishing hut on the lower beat.

Kercock offers salmon and sea trout fishing for up to 12 rods per day. There are 10 rods available for let with the house retaining 2 rods. Any party wishing to book the full beat will have exclusive use and the opportunity to fish 12 rods but shall only pay for 10 per day. Corporate groups, individuals or smaller parties are welcome, and lets can be of single days or more.

Please note that the standard Ghillie service is included in our prices. A personal Ghillie with boat for the day is also available at extras cost when booked in advance.

Kercock is easily accessed from Perth and Blairgowrie, 14 and 8 miles respectively. There are a variety of hotels, country houses, self catering cottages and B&B's in the area for your accommodation needs. Please ask for any assistance with accommodation requirements.