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Mains of Tilliefoure

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Lower Sandy Bay to Steth pool
Lower Sandy Bay to Steth pool
Lower Sandy Bay to Steth pool
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Upper Sandy Bay towards Bridge pool
Upper Sandy Bay towards Bridge pool
Upper Sandy Bay towards Bridge pool
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Upper Sandy Bay pool
Upper Sandy Bay pool
Upper Sandy Bay pool
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Trout Sept 24
Trout Sept 24
Trout Sept 24
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Seating towards Rock pool
Seating towards Rock pool
Seating towards Rock pool
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Seating & stand by Steth pool
Seating & stand by Steth pool
Seating & stand by Steth pool
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Bridge to Upper Sandy Bay pool
Bridge to Upper Sandy Bay pool
Bridge to Upper Sandy Bay pool
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Bridge to Upper Sandy Bay pool
Bridge to Upper Sandy Bay pool
Bridge to Upper Sandy Bay pool
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Seating & stand at Bridge
Seating & stand at Bridge
Seating & stand at Bridge
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Seating at March pool
Seating at March pool
Seating at March pool
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Towards Rocks pool
Towards Rocks pool
Towards Rocks pool
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Footbridge at Birks Burn
Footbridge at Birks Burn
Footbridge at Birks Burn
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Bank at Lower Sandy Bay pool
Bank at Lower Sandy Bay pool
Bank at Lower Sandy Bay pool

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Overview

 

Recognised as a premium beat, concentrating on quality fishing, Mains of Tilliefoure is situated near Monymusk, on "My Lord's Throat", between Glenton and Woodend. The beat has a mixture of glides and classic fly water, fed by two burn, with 5 named pools for salmon, sea trout & brown trout. Focusing on quality fishing, the beat is not fished the day before your booking.

Catch rates on the beat for days fished in 2024:

  • Salmon 25%
  • Sea trout 25%
  • Brown trout average catch 7

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If you are not familiar with the river Don, here is suggested reading from Fishing the Fly www.fishingthefly.co.uk

Fishermen must adhere to the Don Salmon Fishery Board's conservation policy.

The beat supports the following organisations

  • Atlantic Salmon Trust - https://atlanticsalmontrust.org/
  • Wild Trout Trust - https://www.wildtrout.org/
  • Anglers National Line Recycling Scheme - https://www.anglers-nlrs.co.uk/
  • Scotland Air Ambulance via Upper Donside Annual Farmers Ball - https://www.facebook.com/upperdonsidefarmersball/?locale=en_GB
  • RSABI - https://www.rsabi.org.uk/

All profits go towards enhancing the beat for anglers

 

Ghillie/ guide services  www.twinpeakesflyfishing.com

TwinPeakes Fly Fishing, Milton of Crathes, Banchory, AB31 5QH

 

Nearest pub 15 minutes drive  www.theforbesarmshotel.com

Forbes Arms Hotel, Bridge of Alford, AB33 8QJ

 

Nearest 4* hotel 15 minutes drive  www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/pittodrie-house

Pittodrie House, Chapel of Garioch, AB51 5HS


Banks
Left bank only
Max rods/permits
2
Ghillies
Upon Request
5 year average
0.6

Catches

Atlantic salmon

Last 7 days: 0 (Largest: 0lbs)
'20 '21 '22 '23 '24 Avg '25
Jan 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Feb 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mar 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Apr 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
May 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Jun 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Jul 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aug 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 0 0 0 0 3 0.6 0
Oct 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nov 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dec 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 3 0.6 0

Trout

Last 7 days: 0 (Largest: 0lbs)
'20 '21 '22 '23 '24 Avg '25
Jan 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Feb 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mar 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Apr 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
May 0 0 0 0 13 2.6 0
Jun 0 0 0 0 30 6 0
Jul 0 0 0 0 13 2.6 0
Aug 0 0 0 0 9 1.8 0
Sep 0 0 0 0 31 6.2 0
Oct 0 0 0 0 5 1 0
Nov 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dec 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 101 20.2 0

Sea trout

Last 7 days: 0 (Largest: 0lbs)
'20 '21 '22 '23 '24 Avg '25
Jan 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Feb 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mar 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Apr 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
May 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Jun 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Jul 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aug 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 0 0 0 0 2 0.4 0
Oct 0 0 0 0 1 0.2 0
Nov 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dec 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 3 0.6 0

Facilities & information

Facilities

Refreshments

Dog friendly

Fly only

Easy wading

Bank fishing

Beginner friendly

Tuition available

Fish

Sea trout

Atlantic salmon

Trout

Fishery extra ghillie

Extra ghillie

Facilities

Heli-pads, Private Airfields

Recreations

Pub (a short drive)

Arrival information & directions

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