The Novar Fishings are rotational such that anglers fish all 6 beats during the course of a full week's fishing e.g. M6, T1, W4, T2, F5, S3, or M3, T6, W1, T4, F2, S5, etc.
From April through July a 'Superbeat' system is offered allowing 2 beats to be fished in a day which significantly improves prospects at that time. The rotations available vary from week to week. For this reason FishPal are unable to assign beat rotations at the time of booking. The fishery manager will therefore confirm your rotation and advise of permit/beat map collection, normally 2-4 weeks before your fishing commences.
For short notice bookings, you should telephone the fishery manager directly who will inform you of your rotation and will agree arrangements for meeting you before commencement of your fishing.
**Novar Fishings Regulations
1. Method: Fishing is permitted by fly only. Spinning and the use of fixed spool reels is prohibited. Only single and double hooks are to be used. Maximum hook size for low water is size 8.
2. Catch Returns: A catch return should be made to the Novar Fishings Partnership immediately after the expiry date on your permit.
3. Beat Rotations: The Novar Fishings beats are to be fished according to the rotation provided with your permit. Rods will change beats at 6:00 a.m. each day and rods will change from upper to lower beats or vice versa at 1:00 p.m. Fishing from midnight on a Saturday to 6:00 a.m. on a Monday is strictly prohibited.
4. Novar Fishings Conservation Policy: The River Alness has been designated as Category 3 for 2018, meaning no exploitation of salmon is permitted. We must therefore implement the following regulations: **Up to 30th June All migratory species (multi-sea wintered salmon, grilse, sea trout and finnock) caught before 30th June must be returned i.e.100% catch and release **After 30th June All salmon and grilse must be returned i.e. 100% catch & release. No more than one sea trout of .1½ lbs may be retained per angler per week.
5. Gyrodactylus salaris Declaration
