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Angus offers challenging and satisfying angling on rivers and lochs, and on the sea and shore. Two of its major assets are the Rivers North and South Esk, which run from their rising in the hills through the county to the sea, and provide opportunities for anglers of most abilities, from spring to autumn.
Enjoy the North Esk for superb salmon fishing, although spring runs may be better on the South Esk. In the right conditions there is great sport to be had on the North Esk, which is formed by the Water of Mark and the Lee. It meanders thirty-five miles before entering the sea, three miles north of Montrose.
The North Esk rises at Loch Lee and enters the sea three miles north of Montrose on Scotland's east coast. Although smaller than its neighbours the Dee and the Tay, it is a first class salmon and sea trout River, with many anglers returning year after year to fish it.
The Burn Fishing on the North Esk is administered by the Burn House, a holiday and study centre for students and graduates, where accommodation may occasionally be available. Fishing is let weekly, for up to 3 rods. The North Esk salmon season runs from 16 Feb - 31 October.
From its source in the Grampian Mountains, the South Esk runs some forty-nine miles through Glen Doll and Clova onwards, wending its way through the beautiful scenery of the Vale of Strathmore, through Brechin, to Montrose Basin and the sea. You can fish the South Esk for sea trout in the summer. In the right weather, the River's salmon runs are good in the spring and excellent in the autumn.
Shore Fishing
Experience shore fishing in Angus from stunning beaches, amongst spectacular cliff scenery or by charter boat. Angus is a microcosm of Scotland's East coast shore fishing environment - rugged rocky shelved coastline, with sandy beaches and coves.
From June until mid August, catch flounder, dab and some plaice on the estuaries and beaches using worm bait, and codling and wrasse from the kelp grounds best caught using peeler crab. From August until November fish from Arbroath northward for cod, pollack and coalfish, and flounder.
But the best time for catching cod, large flounder or school bass is November through until mid-February along the whole of the East coast. Conditions: for biggest catches, look for a strong easterly or northerly wind direction.
Listed below are various fishing locations in Angus, with the types of fish that can be caught:
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Fisheries in Angus
There are several really good trout fisheries in Angus some of which provide professional instruction, superb facilities, and a great introduction to angling:
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