Rhiedorrach Estate (Finegand) is situated 17 miles north of Blairgowrie in Glenshee just south of the Spittal. With Braemar and Royal Deeside only 15 miles to the North. Both Perth and Dundee are just 40 minutes by car.
Set amongst some of the most stunning scenery Finegand is a fishery with a reputation for offering tenants highly productive fishing from June onward. The beat holds spring fish who head upstream from the Isla and Ericht, as well as summer grilse from July onwards. The two beats have between them over 20 named pools all of which are easily fished, with few pools ever require wading.
The cream of Finegands’ fishing is to be had with the fly and splendid sport can be had on light tackle (generally a 10-12ft rod is adequate to cover the river) from when the fish arrive (early June), through to the end of the season amongst the large number of grilse that the river holds (a sight in itself). The fishing continues through to the end of the season when some outstanding sport is to be had with the beat's largest fish often caught in the final few weeks.
Rhiedorrach Estate also offers fishing in two of its hill lochs. Loch nan Eun and Loch Beanie. Anglers are required to park and walk up to these lochs, with Loch Beanie a short walk, and Loch nan Eun requiring a longer walk in. Anglers will be rewarded with stunning views of the Cairngorms, and the opportunity to catch brown trout, with Loch nan Eun also having Char.
Anglers are required to follow Tay catch and release policies, as well as good practice. Vehicular access to most of the pools on Finegand is good.
The area around Finegand has plenty to offer the non-fishing guest including golf at the highest 9 hole golf course in Scotland, hill walking with several Munros close by and an outstanding array of birds and wildlife.
Why you need to fish here
The Fishing on Rhiedorrach Estate is a real hidden gem. The Salmon fishing on the finegand Beats is easily accessible and the majority of the pools can be fished from the bank (although some pools/ runs can be waded). The river is typically a spate river and fishes best in slightly higher water.
The loch fishing is superb in remote locations, many native species of wildlife including Red Deer, Golden Eagles and Ospreys.
The Beats are Ghilled and you may be approached by members of the estate team or on occasion river bailiffs
