Portnacraig conditions
FishScotland conditions
Bookings made through the FishScotland call centre or on line booking system are subject to FishScotland's standard conditions. If you haven't already read these, you can see them here
Fishery conditions
RULES
1.The beat is on the south bank only of the River Tummel from the marker post adjacent to the fish ladder at Pitlochry Dam downstream about 1 km to the foot of the Milton of Fonab Caravan Site.
2. No fishing with natural shrimp or prawn.
3. Anglers must keep moving downstream if there is competition for a particular spot.
4. The ticket is to be exhibited when required.
5. No rod sharing.
6. Any fish hooked other than in the mouth must be carefully returned to the river.
7. The sale of any fish caught on the beat is not allowed.
8. No fishing from above the marker post.
9. Catch details must be reported within one week of fishing, even when no fish have been caught. The return must give the number of salmon, grilse and sea trout caught, the weight or estimated weight of each fish and whether it was kept or released. Please also let us know the method, bait and pool, and whether any fish was believed to be an escaped farm fish. Returns may be made to Pitlochry Angling Club, c/o Tourist Information Centre, Pitlochry, Perthshire PH16 5BX, or phoned into 01796 472157, or emailed to [email protected]"
OTHER NOTES AND GUIDANCE
1. The Club strongly commends to all anglers on a voluntary basis the current Tay District Salmon Fisheries Board guidelines on the maximum number of salmon and grilse that should be retained and expects anglers to make every effort to comply with these. In addition, the Club suggests that in any day up to the end of May, even if several fish are caught, no more than one should be retained.
2. There is no gillie on the beat, so there is no need to contact anyone before you fish.
3. Pitlochry Angling Club is not able to check with you on your arrival on the beat that you are complying with advice to prevent bringing Gyrodactylus salaris into the country. We do however expect all anglers who have been abroad to read and comply fully with the guidance given by FishTay.
4. It is likewise not practicable for us to provide life jackets for anglers, although we do commend their use. This is a large river so please exercise care. Also be aware that rapid changes in water level may occur.
5. Do respect private property and people's privacy. The riverbank between the footbridge and the Aldour Bridge forms part of private gardens and is not accessible to the general public. When fishing this stretch, salmon anglers must make every effort to be as non-intrusive as possible and must not be accompanied by dogs, socialise or picnic, etc. The 'No Fishing' notice just below the footbridge does not apply to salmon anglers with tickets.
6. There is no parking reserved specifically for anglers. Many anglers use the old turning space just past the Portncraig Inn on the access road to Pitlochry Dam for parking.
7. The Club accepts no liability for any injury, loss or damage and encourages anglers to consider taking out personal liability insurance.
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Tay conditions
1. To help prevent an outbreak of Gyrodactylus Salaris which has had catastrophic effects on some foreign rivers, all rods fishing must complete a Gyrodactylus declaration on arrival at the fishery. This states that either you have not used your fishing tackle abroad in the last three months, or you have done so and had it properly sterilised, or you have done so and NOT had it sterilised. In the latter case, you must agree to sterilisation taking place before you start fishing, and accept that there may be some delay in getting this organised. A copy of the declaration form can be seen here
2. The season is from 15th January to 15 October inclusive on the Tay and all tributaries, except the Earn which is 1st February to 31st October.
3. There is no fishing allowed on Sundays.
4. It is illegal to intentionally foulhook fish
5. No prawns or shrimps can be used at any time.
6. The Tay District Salmon Fisheries Board's conservation recommendations should be followed:
From 15 January to 31 May - release the first spring salmon caught each season and at least every second fish thereafter.
From 1st June to 15th October - anglers should aim to release at least 50% of what they catch over this period. In particular anglers are requested to release all coloured and gravid fish. Worms should not be used as bait anywhere before 1st June or in upper tributaries in September and October where coloured spring salmon are waiting to spawn.
Further information can be seen at: http://www.tdsfb.org |
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