Fishery
DALGUISE FISHINGS
BEAT RULES
1. All Anglers must report to the Ghillie before fishing, and they should meet at the Fishing Hut beside the car park.
2. Normally fishing is from 9.00am to 5.00pm. However, during the grilse run in the months of June, July and August, regular tenants often fish late at night and early in the morning. Accordingly, the ghillie may not be available all of the time for tenants wishing to fish during the day. During these times, it is likely he will be away from the beat between lunchtime and 4.30pm. However, the lunch hut will be left open for those wishing to use it.
3. The owner reserves the right to fish 2 rods throughout the season.
4. The beat is fished with a maximum of 6 rods. A boat is available at the discretion of the Ghillie.
5. Life jackets should be worn at all times, and these will be available in the Fishing Hut. Tenants who do not wear life jackets do so entirely at their own risk. A charge of à20 will be made for replacement gas cylinders.
6. Anglers should note that it is an offence under Section 55(1) of the British Transport Commission Act 1949 to trespass upon any railway line. Fines of GBP1,000 can be incurred by offenders. Accordingly, the railway line is strictly out of bounds to anglers.
7. The beat is fished in rotation. You will be allocated a beat, please learn the boundaries of your beat and only fish within the boundaries. Changeover time 1.00pm.
8. Pools are fished in rotation, starting at the top and gradually moving downstream. Do not enter a pool downstream of fellow Anglers.
9. Rod sharing is not permitted.
10. All salmon/sea trout caught must be reported to the Ghillie, who maintains fishing records.
11. The Tay District Salmon Fisheries Board is undertaking a conservation initiative, particularly of spring fish, and we would be grateful if you would adhere to the Board's catch and release recommendations.
From 15th January to 31st May - the first fish caught each day by each individual angler must be released. Each individual angler then has the option of keeping one subsequent fish only, per day. Anglers should not fish with worms during this period.
In the event of a fish having to be killed (bleeding excessively etc), where otherwise it would have been returned in accordance with the code, the fish remains the property of the beat, and must be handed in to one of the
Ghillies.
From 1 June to end of season - all hen fish to be released. The aim should then be to release at least 50% of cock fish caught, in particular cock fish weighing over 15 lbs.
Worms must not be used as bait anywhere on this beat before 31st May and also during the months of September and October.
All coloured fish should be released throughout the year.
All foul hooked fish must be released.
12. All foul hooked/unseasonable fish must be safely returned to the river. Rods are particularly requested to return all coloured fish at any time throughout the season. The ghillie's decision in this matter is final.
13. Lures: any legal method. Shrimp and prawn prohibited at all times.
14. Use of a gaff is forbidden.
15. Be considerate to fellow Anglers.
16. No litter to be discarded. Please bring it back to the Fishing Hut to be disposed of by the Ghillie.
17. Follow the Country Code, particularly in relation to dogs, risk of fires and closure of gates.
18. No fixed rods or set lines.
19. No sub-letting.
20. The ghillie's word is final. The proprietors shall not be bound to refund any rents paid in the event of cancellation for whatever reason.
21. Rents are payable as follows: a 50% deposit, which will be non-returnable, must be paid to confirm a booking, and the balance will be payable before the end of the month prior to that in which the fishing is booked or, where bookings are made in the same month as the fishings, the rent is payable in full to confirm the booking. Please note that all rents are quoted on a fully inclusive basis, which includes commission and VAT where applicable.
RISK ASSESSMENT
It is recommended that all fishermen wear lifejackets, particularly whilst wading.
22.The proprietors will accept no liability whatever for damage, injury or loss to the persons or belongings of the tenant, or those in his party, from whatever cause arising, nor can they be held in any way responsible for adverse weather conditions or acts of God.
23.The tipping of the ghillie is a traditional part of British etiquette and tenants are encouraged to do so. We recommend a minimum rate of GBP10 per rod per day.
NOTE: Contravention of the above may result in future access being denied.
River/Area
1. To help prevent an outbreak of Gyrodactylus Salaris which has had catastrophic effects on some foreign rivers, all rods fishing must complete a Gyrodactylus declaration on arrival at the fishery. This states that either you have not used your fishing tackle abroad in the last three months, or you have done so and had it properly sterilised, or you have done so and NOT had it sterilised. In the latter case, you must agree to sterilisation taking place before you start fishing, and accept that there may be some delay in getting this organised. A copy of the declaration form can be seen here: this page
2. The season is from 15th January to 15th October inclusive on the Tay and all tributaries, except the Earn and Eden which are 1st February to 31st October.
3. There is no fishing allowed on Sundays.
4. It is illegal to intentionally foulhook fish.
5. No prawns or shrimps can be used at any time.
6. The Tay District Salmon Fisheries Board who are responsible for the management of the fisheries, requests all anglers to abide by a code for the conservation of salmon, especially spring salmon which have become much scarcer in recent years. Anglers are urged to adopt a catch-and-release culture and never to kill any fish which they do not require.
From the start of the Season to 31st May
All fish are to be released.
Anglers should not fish with worms.
From 1st June to 15th October:
All fish should be released.
Anglers should not fish with worms in September or October.
Sea trout:
All sea trout should be released throughout the entire season.
Further details and the Tay District Salmon Fisheries Board's conservation recommendations can be viewed at: this page.
FishPal
EXTRA CORONAVIRUS RULES
These rules are to help ensure that not only you, but also other anglers, gillies and walkers, are protected as far as possible. They will apply to all past and future bookings made through FishPal.
1. Social Distancing. Always keep at least 2 metres away from ALL other people on the river (unless in your own household). In particular do not shake hands with anyone.
2. Do not share cars, boats, huts, tackle, nets, crockery, food etc with anyone else (unless in your own household).
3. No longer expect any ghillie to shake your hand, set up your equipment, make you cups of tea, or drive you round the beat. Do not hand any tip directly to the ghillie. Leave it where it can easily be found.
4. Bring your own food and drink and do not share.
5. Bring your own hand sanitiser and wipes and use regularly during the day, especially if you have to use any WC provided by the fishery (try to avoid if you can). Wash your hands regularly wherever possible.
6. Wear gloves when touching doors, gates, styles, fences or any equipment that is not your own.
In addition you must use your own common sense at all times to reduce the risk of cross infection. If in doubt, don't do it!
STANDARD BOOKING CONDITIONS
1. Once you have booked you cannot change your dates or number of rods (the only exception is when you book through the help desk, have notified us of any mistakes within 7 days of the date of making the booking, and provided proper evidence that the mistake is the help desk's and not your own).
2. If you need to change your rod or days, they can be booked separately if you need extra ones and they are available. If you need less rods or days, or decide not to come after all, then we can try to relet them for you, but cannot guarantee to do so. There is a £10 + VAT charge for trying and if successful a further 10% letting fee + VAT.
3. You cannot sublet the fishings you book without our permission and then only by private arrangement and at the same prices and conditions as for this booking. No agent other than ourselves or the fishery manager may be used to help obtain a sublet.
4. Rods may not be shared on any one day without prior permission of the ghillie or fishery manager, which is often refused and should never be relied upon.
5. In Scotland it is illegal to fish without written permission, so you must bring this confirmation, or a copy of it, with you when you fish.
6. Charges: All bookings are subject to a booking charge which will vary according to the amount being booked. The exact charge will be clearly displayed on the very first booking page once you have set what you are wishing to book. There are no charges for processing debit cards. Credit cards can not be used unless you confirm that you are a non EU angler and will be surcharged by 2.5%.
7. Please note that in line with general practice, we cannot give refunds for fishing spoilt by poor weather, water or fishing conditions. If for any other reason a refund is offered by the fishery it will be responsible for refunding you direct. Only if we still hold the relevant funds will we do it ourselves (funds are sent to the fishery at the start of each month)
8. You must ring the ghillie, or other contact set by the fishery, at least two days before you come, so he knows that you are coming and that you know where and when to meet him.
9. You must report full details of any fish caught to the ghillie or other contact provided by the fishery promptly.
10. We have asked fisheries to provide lifejackets or buoyancy aids of a design that will not impair your ability to fish in comfort. We strongly advise you to wear one when using a boat or when wading in strong or deep water. If you don't, you are doing so at your own risk. If you are not happy with the equipment provided, or any other safety issue, please ring us immediately, so that we can arrange for the situation to be rectified. A general guide to safety can be seen by going to this page
11. If you have any problems with the standard of service provided on the fishery, please tell the ghillie or fishery manager straightaway and if you don't get a satisfactory response, please contact the office immediately, so we have time to act before you leave. Failure to do so will severely hamper any chances of us obtaining fair redress for you.
12. To help prevent an outbreak of Gyrodactylus Salaris which has had catastrophic effects on some foreign rivers, all rods fishing must complete a Gyrodactylus declaration on arrival at the fishery. This states that either you have not used your fishing tackle abroad in the last three months, or you have done so and had it properly sterilised, or you have done so and NOT had it sterilised. In the latter case, you must agree to sterilisation taking place before you start fishing, and accept that there may be some delay in getting this organised. A copy of the declaration form can be seen by going to this page and more information on Gyrodactylus by going to this page
13. All bookings are also subject to the conditions set by the relevant fishery.
14. The booking system and its management are at all times acting only as an agent for the fishery. All letting contracts are therefore between the fishery and the person taking the fishing.
15. The system management and/or the fisheries reserve the right to immediately withdraw fishing without compensation from anyone who breaks these or associated conditions, or flouts normal standards of behaviour or fishing etiquette.
16. You need to bring your own fishing equipment (rods, reels, lines, flies etc) unless you have specifically agreed with the fishery well in advance that they supply this for you.
17. You need to be reasonably healthy and mobile to access most fishings. If you are not, you must notify the fishery or ourselves before you book, to ensure that you can be looked after safely and properly.
18. Anglers are reminded that parking of cars should be in designated parking areas and is always at the anglers own risk.
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