It should be possible to have the odd day on the mainly private Forss River. Arrangements can be made when you arrive in the county. Of course, the Thurso River is the jewel in the crown of Caithness salmon angling. The Thurso meanders some twenty-seven miles from Loch more through moorland and meadow on it s way to meet the sea. There are thirteen numbered beats on the Thurso one of which, Beat 1, is given over to local anglers.
Visitors are also welcome.
Prices vary from around 50 to 85 per rod per day. Booking and further information about Thurso River can be found here. Dunnet Bay Area of Caithness also offers some of the most northerly mainland fishing possibilities. Cod, coalfish, conger, dogfish, haddock, ling, pollack, spurdog, plaice, wrasse, mackerel, dabs, whiting, rays, halibut, porbeagle shark. Thurso Bay and Dunnet head are sheltered areas.