Affair Trout Fishery Construction began on Rathen Reel Affair trout fishery in October 1996. It was completed and flooded in January 1997. Both are fed by the clear water from the Waters of Philorth. Both lochs are regularly stocked with quality hard fighting rainbow trout, tiger trout, steelheads and blue rainbows from 2 lbs. Our current record is 23 lbs. and numerous anglers say we have the hardest fighting fish in the north east.
Anglers can also take advantage of our spacious heated fishing hut with cooking facilities.
Coffee and tea are free of charge. Advice, tuition and rod hire is available for novices and disabled anglers are catered for with good access around the main loch.