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GENERAL INFORMATION
Location: River Don; approximately 35km west of Aberdeen. The Bridge of Keig (where the B992 road crosses the River Don) is roughly the middle of the fishings.
Length of Fishings: Approximately 5.9km double bank, and a further 1.5km single (left) bank at the lower end of the fishings. The fishings are divided into 7 Beats. Up to two salmon Rods per Beat are allowed to fish each Beat.
Fishing Availability: The fishings are privately owned, however all Beats are generally available for letting on a daily, weekly or even longer basis. Season lets are considered, however this is likely to involve a combination of Beats.
Bookings should be made through:
Forbes Estate Office, Alford, Aberdeenshire, AB33 8BL.Tel: 019755 62524 Fax: 019755 62898
e-mail: clare@harthillfarms.com
Ghillie: There is no resident ghillie, however assistance can generally be arranged if adequate notice is given. Beat maps showing access routes, parking places, pools etc. are provided by Forbes Estate Office.
Best Times for Salmon Fishing: Spring fish March - April; summer fish May - June/July; and autumn fish September - October.
Average Catch: For the five seasons 2004-2008, 113 salmon and grilse.
Accommodation: Malcolm and Jinny Forbes offer special rates at Castle Forbes for fishing tenants. For details & reservations, contact Forbes Estate Office during office hours or Castle Forbes directly on 019755-62574 (email office@castle-forbes.com). Forbes Estate Office can supply details of other hotels and guest houses in the area. Please state type of accommodation you require
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General Information
Wading - the river width varies between approx.: 20 and 30 meters. Most pools can be covered satisfactorily from the bank Limited wading may assist fishing when summer bank vegetation growth becomes excessive.
Flies - a wide variety of flies have proved successful for salmon, sea and brown trout. Spinning is discouraged excepting occasions when weather/river conditions do not make fly fishing a practical option.
Pools - the main beats have at least 9 holding pools.
Bag limit - currently, there is no limit for salmon, but rods are encouraged to undertake a conservation attitude if their day or week prove especially productive. Fish (particularly Hens) in spawning colours should be returned to spawn.
Current season fishing rates - available from Forbes Estate Office. A catch return, issued with the permit, must be completed by/for all rods on completion of fishing.
Our season - Salmon (and other migratory fish) is 11 February to 31 October; Brown Trout the first Monday in April to 5 October.
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