Between June and August the 2001 catch for the 12 beats totalled 580 against an average of 350. The river is full of young salmon once more and the removal of all nets from the river has been a big bonus as has a catch and release policy. Fishing resumes from 1st February 2002 and catch and release remains in operation. Famous beats include Dinnet, Ballogie, Cairnton, Borrowston, Woodend, Park, and Altries. The estate encompasses three particularly desirable stretches of salmon fishing on the River Dee, all the beats are easily fished with a minimum of wading required.
Experienced ghillies are available for sound local advice and any tuition if necessary.
In the spirit of conservation and good sportsmanship it is fly fishing only with a catch and release policy maintained. For further information and booking contact the Factor, Guy Bentinck on 01224 428252. The Tay itself flows out of Loch Tay at Kenmore and passes through the Aberfeldy area before joining with the Tummel at Ballinluig. From there it really is a mighty river with a succession of famous beats before it becomes tidal at Perth. It is, of course, very easy to fall into the trap of thinking about the Tay as being purely a salmon river.