Salmon fishing on the Tay

Are you looking for quality salmon fishing?

Jock Monteith is Head Gillie on the River Tay’s Newtyle Beat. He is an expert gillie and Speycasting instructor, who learned his craft as a youngster from Willie ‘The Gillie’ Laird, a legend on the Tay. He has fished the Tay and other Scottish rivers for over 35 years and has superb knowledge of the art of salmon fishing.

The Newtyle Beat offers quality middle Tay salmon fishing. It consists of a 6-rod lower beat and a 6-rod upper beat, most of which provides double bank fishing. Throughout the beats there are 11 named pools. The Victorian-style fishing hut, with its welcoming coal fire, is probably the most picturesque hut on the Tay. Jock’s friendly approach and expertise will ensure that you have a great day out. He can also provide top-quality tuition – beginners can learn everything from basic watercraft to Speycasting, while experienced salmon fishers are offered the opportunity to fine-tune their techniques.

Come and spend some quality time salmon fishing the Tay. Whether you require a 12-rod weekly let, or simply a 1-rod daily let, Jock can arrange it.