Dalreoch Estate offers exclusive salmon and sea trout fishing over three main beats on the River Stinchar in the South West of Scotland. The river has a wide range of classic fly water set in the quiet rural surroundings of the Stinchar Valley.
The main beats of Dalreoch, Almont and Bardrochat are situated upstream of Colmonell Bridge and supply the angler with mostly double bank fishing over 3.25 miles.
Bardrochat and House Beat: Bardrochat has single bank fishing (left bank) for ¾ mile upstream of Colmonell Bridge to Garnaburn. The adjacent House Beat has double bank fishing for another ¼ mile upstream of Garnaburn. The beat is syndicated and can comfortably fish three rods. It is well maintained with a path running along its length and one fishing hut.
Dalreoch: The main beat on the estate accommodates 6 rods over 1 ½ miles of double bank fishing. With 11 named pools and a mixture of runs and glides the beat offers classic fly water along its entire length. The beat is well maintained and has three fishing huts.
Almont: Situated immediately above the Dalreoch Beat, Almont has ¾ of a mile of water. Slightly different in character from its neighbour, the beat has five named pools and some enticing runs. The beat fishes four rods.
The Stinchar is a spate river know to produce excellent sport in the right conditions. Traditionally the main runs of salmon entered the river from July to October, however, with run times changing across the country the river also offers the chance of a tide fresh springer during the month of May and some excellent sport from June until the end of the season with a ten year average of 125 salmon. Prices are very modest throughout the season ranging from £25 to £55. Season runs from 25th February to 31st October.
Fishing is by fly only but spinning may be allowed on some beats in very high water.
The Estate encourages catch and release at all times and anglers are asked to follow the beat rules and the Stinchar DSFB code of practice.
