Overview of Kincardine Fishing Beat

 

Kincardine Beat is in the middle of the River Dee approximately 30 miles from the sea and close to the village of Kincardine O'Neil. The beat has superb fly-fishing water which fishes well in a wide range of heights. At normal water levels, much of the fishing is from the bank.

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The March and Calm Pools, Lucky Hole, Whinbush and Clay Pot are all sheltered from cold northerly winds. Downstream the Willow Bed, Lower Willow Bed, Bend and Boat and Village Pools are all encouraging casts. In higher water you can even try your luck in the Ford. Almost the whole of the 1.25 miles of water is fishable. The beat fishes very well with a small fly and floating line most of the year.

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The riverbank is a treasury of wildflowers, with oyster catchers, curlews, dippers and long tailed tits among the many birds to look out for. Watch out too for the otters and deer.

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Rod-for-rod Kincardine Fishing Beat provides some of the best sea-trout fishing on the Dee. In the summer while some sea trout are caught during the daytime by salmon fishers, the best results come from the activity of skilled and dedicated sea-trout fishermen around midnight.

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Facilities 

A splendid fishing hut is located approximately mid-point along the beat overlooking the rushing river at the Bend. It is spacious and well-equipped with running water, solar powered lighting, log-stove, composting toilet and BBQ. It has large windows facing the river and an even larger covered verandah. A picturesque secondary hut with log fire commands the view over the upper pools.

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The track leading to the beat is just off the A93 trunk road. Cars can be parked at the main hut and a vehicle track leads from there upstream towards the upper pools.

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Local Ghillies

There is no resident ghillie at Kincardine Fishing Beat.  If you require the services of a guide or tutor please contact our friends at Twin Peakes Fly Fishing.  If they're not available, they can recommend someone.

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Local Services

Kincardine Fishing Beat is within walking distance of the village of Kincardine O'Neil and its busy Village Store. Along with a large selection of everyday items, the village shop sells hot and cold food to take away – ideal for lunches and snacks at the hut. It is also licensed to sell alcohol and stocks a range of beer, wine and local spirits.  The beat is located between the towns of Banchory and Aboyne (10 mins east and west by car) which between them have all the essential services you would expect including pharmacy, fuel and garage, doctors, dentists, supermarkets, veterinary care, pubs, restaurants, cafes and much more.

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Tackle

Full tackle hire is available from Twin Peakes Flyfishing at Milton of Crathes or Somers in Aberdeen. George Strachan Ltd in Aboyne and Kincardine O'Neil Village Store also stock flies and other fishing sundries. Please note: waders are considered essential for the safe return of fish to the river.

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Reservations and Booking

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The season runs from 1 February to 15 October each year.  No fishing is permitted on Sundays.

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Online booking is now available for the 2020 season with rods available from£50-£75 per day.  Click here to access the calendar and to book directly online now.

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Please ensure you have read and understood our terms and conditions before booking and familiarise yourself with the River Dee Conservation Code which is strictly enforced.