Blairgowrie (River Ericht)

Beat Rotation Arrangements                                                                                 

 BRDAA operates a beat rotation system with Ericht West Grange Ltd. It is essential that all members and guests respect and strictly adhere to the agreed rules.            

60m downstream of Blairgowrie Bridge, the River Ericht is split into two double bank beats:-

• Upper (A) - Monday Wednesday and Friday and
• Lower (B) – Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday                                                            

The PDAA permit holder is entitled to fish only the designated beat for that day and cannot fish either bank upstream of Blairgowrie Bridge under any circumstances.

River Rules

Use of buoyancy aids, eye protection and wading sticks are strongly recommended.

Visitor ticket holders under 16 years must be accompanied by a person over 18 years who is responsible for the junior’s safety at all times.

Use of prawns, worms or shrimps and upstream spinning are prohibited.

For trout fishing, maximum leader strength is 6lbs (2.7kg) and maximum hook size is 10. Only small spinners can be used for trout.

Spinning rigs may have only one hook, at the tail of the lure.

Spinning for salmon will only be permitted if, at 0900 on the day of fishing, the water level is above the red markers on the following gauges:

North (right) bank upstream of Blairgowrie Bridge weir.

Cement Dykes Pool

Any angler proven to be participating in illegal practices or in breach of river rules will be barred from future guest ticket purchase.

Committee members have "Power of Search" of all anglers. If assistance is required, telephone Tay District Bailiffs 01738 583733 or River Convener 07411 646192.

No dogs, litter, fires or camping on riverbanks, car parks or adjacent farmland.

All anglers must use access roads and car parks sensibly; closing gates as appropriate, respecting farmland and other property.

Anglers shall fish in order of arrival at any pool or stream and no angler shall cut in front of another unless otherwise agreed by all those already fishing.

Anglers shall progress down a pool with each cast with those fishing upstream giving way to those fishing downstream.

Use of heavy core lines is strictly prohibited.

Catch and Release

1. For the whole of this season, taking into account the law regarding Spring salmon, the Tay District Salmon Fishery Board Code and agreements with our riparian owners, all salmon, grilse and sea trout will be released.
2. Failure to comply will result in a ban from purchase of guest tickets and / or criminal proceedings as appropriate.
3. All trout of less than 10 inches (25.4cm.) in length must be carefully returned.

Daily Salmon / Sea Trout Returns

At the conclusion of fishing, daily catches should be reported by text or telephone to either the West Grange Fishery Manager on 07875 154399 or River Convener on 07411 646192.                                                                                                                                   

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