Here in Angus, fishing and angling offer challenges and satisfaction, on the rivers, lochs, seas and shores. Two of the major rivers are The River North and The River South Esk. Fishing is provided for most abilities. The season running from spring till the autumn.
The North Esk has superb salmon fishing, and it is a great sport. The season for the North Esk salmon fishing is from the 16th February until the 30th October.
This is a first class river for salmon and sea trout.
Angus – experience shore fishing, from stunning beaches, from fabulous cliff scenery, or even by charter boat. From June to mid October, catch dab, flounder and plaice on the estuaries and beaches, using worm bait and codling and wrasse from the kelp grounds best caught using peeler crab. From August till November fish from Arbroath for cod, coalfish, flounder and pollock. The best time for catching cod, large flounder or school bass is November through to mid February. Conditions to look for when catching bigger fish are strong winds which are a strong easterly or a northerly wind.
The following can be caught:
Tay Estuary – Flounder and eel
Carnoustie – Easthaven – cod and flounder
Arbroath Cliffs – Cod and pollack
Lunan Bay – Flounder and bass
Bodden and Ferryden – Cod
Montrose Beach – Flounder and dab
Johnshaven to Stonehaven – Coaly, cod, pollack and wrasse
Tackle Shops
Arbroath Cycle and Tackle Centre
274 High Street
Arbroath
DD11 1JE
Tel: 01241 873467
We provide hampers to take on fishing trips. There is storage for fishing/angling equipment. Also drying and laundry facilities.
