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Murthly 2

Fishery

Murthly Beat 2 is one of the best beats on the Tay. For flyfishing it has few equals. There are two separate beats the Upper Beat and Stenton which are fished on alternate days.  In 2023 the rotation is Stenton on Monday, Wednesday and Friday with Top Water on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

One pool, the Island Pool, is fished on all six days. Both the Upper Beat and Stenton mainly consist of swiftly flowing runs and pools which all have a good draw on them, making them ideal for the fly. Fly fishing is the preferred method of fishing unless the water is high.

These beats fish well throughout the season. Many spring salmon seem to make their first stop in the Murthly area and so a fresh springer can always be expected. Then in the summer the grilse fishing can be first rate. There is usually a good head of fresh grilse and conditions are perfect for the fly. In low water conditions the Island Pool especially fishes wonderfully and is easily one of the best grilse pools on the Tay. Then given a lift in the water big catches of back end fish can then be made in the autumn.

The beat is set among stunning woodland scenery with impressive stands of mature Douglas Fir and other species giving the whole beat a very grand feel. There is one ghillie on the beat and one boat but much of the river can easily and safely be fished by wading, especially in low water. There is also a comfortable hut on each beat with full facilities. You will be looked after by your ghillie Tony Black.

Banks
1 DBL
Max rods/permits
5
Ghillies
1
5 year average
113.6

Top facilities

W.C.

Hut

Availability

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Catches

Atlantic salmon
Last 7 days: 1 (Largest: 12lbs)

'18 '19 '20 '21 '22 Avg '23
Jan 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Feb 0 1 0 0 0 0.2 1
Mar 17 6 1 7 7 7.6 11
Apr 16 19 0 16 16 13.4 14
May 15 6 0 13 8 8.4 10
Jun 9 17 21 10 19 15.2 9
Jul 10 17 14 12 32 17 14
Aug 9 26 29 29 21 22.8 40
Sep 9 2 16 7 20 10.8 7
Oct 20 14 17 21 19 18.2 0
Nov 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dec 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 105 108 98 115 142 113.6 106

Sea trout
Last 7 days: 0 (Largest: 0lbs)

'18 '19 '20 '21 '22 Avg '23
Jan 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Feb 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mar 0 0 0 1 0 0.2 0
Apr 0 0 0 1 0 0.2 1
May 0 0 0 0 2 0.4 0
Jun 4 1 4 7 8 4.8 4
Jul 2 5 3 1 2 2.6 4
Aug 6 1 2 0 1 2 1
Sep 2 0 0 1 6 1.8 2
Oct 1 1 0 1 0 0.6 0
Nov 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Dec 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 15 8 9 12 19 12.6 12

Reviews

4.7
Based on 22 reviews
Description
4.7
Banks
4.7
Hut
5.0
Ghillie customer service
5.0
Ghillie knowledge / advice
4.9
Value for money
4.0
★★★★★
18
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3
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1
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0

Facilities & information

Facilities

Beginner friendly

Bank fishing

Boat fishing available

Dog friendly

Hut

W.C.

Easy wading

Fish

Sea trout

Atlantic salmon

Food

Electric oven

Electric hob

Recreations

Pub (a short drive)

Arrival information & directions

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