Coastal Fishing The rugged coastline, sandy beaches and deep coves of Aberdeenshire provide some of the best shore fishing in Scotland. The coastline from Arbroath to Aberdeen boasts some of the best sands to catch cod, pollock and coalfish.
Where can you fish in Aberdeen?
The River Don is recognised as a premier salmon and sea trout river. It is also renowned for the quality of its brown trout fishing. Locals and visitors can fish there at reasonable prices.
Are you allowed to fish on the beach in Scotland?
Sea angling takes place right around Scotland’s coasts, and can be a year-round sport. Our diverse coastline provides many uncrowded angling areas and safe sheltered waters for those fishing from the shore and by boat. There are additional restrictions depending on the species anglers wish to target.
Can you fish in sea lochs?
It’s a rugged environent to fish, but one of the most beautiful in Scotland arguably. Bass, flatfish and mackerel come in larger numbers in the summer, and spurdog are a frequent catch from the sea lochs as you’d expect.
Where can I go sea fishing near Edinburgh?
“On the Edinburgh shoreline, try Silvernowes, Portobello or Belhaven beaches.” If anglers are looking for cod or wrasse try places like Pittenweem, Anstruther and Crail on the north coast and Dunbar, Barns Ness and Skateraw on the south coast.
Can you surf Aberdeen beach?
Aberdeen beach has a long stretch of sand. The best conditions for surfing are when the wind is coming from a westerly direction and is soft in strength. Settled on the north-east coast, this beach can pick up swells from the north, east and south, bringing in generous waves for you to play on.
Can you fish in Scotland without a permit?
You do not need a licence to fish with rod and line anywhere in Scotland apart from in the Border Esk region. You only need permission from the landowner or an angling club. As the Border Esk flows into England you need to buy a rod fishing licence for England and Wales to fish any part of it.
Where can I fish in Scotland for free?
Each of Scotland’s canals offers distinctive fishing opportunities and there are plenty of options whether you are looking for free fishing or to buy a licence.
- Caledonian Canal.
- Crinan Canal.
- Forth & Clyde and Union Canals.
Is it illegal to take shells from the beach in Scotland?
Thinking of taking a few pebbles or shells to remember your weekend at the seaside? You might want to think again. Under the Coastal Protection Act 1949, it is actually illegal to take any kind of natural materials from public beaches and could see you fined up to £1,000 if you are caught.
Do I need a licence to beach fish UK?
Unlike coarse and game angling there is no licence required to fish recreationally for sea fish in the UK.
Where can I shore fish in Scotland?
Top Fishing Venues in Scotland
- River Spey, Fochabers.
- River Ness, Inverness.
- River Tay, Perthshire.
- River Bladnoch, Kirkcowan.
- The Orkney Islands, Kirkwall.
- St. Andrews Beach, Fife.
- Kirkcudbright Harbour, Galloway.
- Ayr Harbour, South Ayrshire.
Can I fish on any loch in Scotland?
For sea fishing in Scotland no permission is required.
However be careful when sea fishing in the estuary of a river, as you will need the fishing rights (permit) for the corresponding river. Roughly a distance of 1.5 km from the estuary of a river has to be taken to be on safe ground.
Are Scottish lochs fresh or saltwater?
freshwater
Scotland has more than 30,000 freshwater lochs, ranging from small lochans to the likes of Loch Ness and Loch Lomond.
Is Magnet Fishing legal in Scotland?
As set out in Section 2 of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979, magnet fishing on a canal without this consent would be viewed as unauthorised work on a scheduled monument by Historic Environment Scotland and could lead to fines of up to £50,000.
Are the mackerel in yet 2022 UK?
The 2022 mackerel season got underway in the first week of January and Denholm Seafoods is already processing fish caught by its boat partners in the sustainable rich waters of the North Atlantic.
Is Aberdeen a fishing port?
Aberdeen Harbour, rebranded as the Port of Aberdeen in 2022, is a sea port located in the city of Aberdeen on the east coast of Scotland. The port was first established in 1136 and has been continually redeveloped over the centuries to provide a base for significant fishing and ship building industries.
Are there dolphins in Aberdeen?
Torry Battery in Aberdeen is a fantastic spot to see dolphins all year round. With panoramic views of the harbour mouth and the North Sea, you may also enjoy spectacular sightings of marine wildlife such as seabirds, seals, otters and whales.
Are there whales in Aberdeen?
The coastal waters of Aberdeenshire are regularly inhabited by four species of cetacean; the harbour porpoise, bottlenose dolphin, white-beaked dolphin and minke whale (several further species occur on an infrequent basis).
Is fishing illegal on a Sunday in Scotland?
Sundays. Fishing for salmon and sea trout on a Sunday is strictly prohibited. However, it is not illegal for other forms of fishing and most still water fisheries operate on Sundays. Fishing for brown trout on a Sunday is legal but is frowned upon on some rivers.
Is it illegal to fish on a Sunday in Scotland?
You can legally fish for Brown Trout in Scotland on Sundays, but not for migratory species like Salmon or Sea Trout.
Is it illegal to fish salmon on Sunday in Scotland?
There is no fishing for salmon or sea trout on a Sunday. Catch and release became mandatory across Scotland in 2015 until 1st April each year (1st May in the Esk District). There are a number of other mandatory and voluntary conservation measures in place across Scotland.