Guided Atlantic Salmon Fishing

6-Night Guided Atlantic Salmon (self-Catered)

A 6-night/ 5-day fly fishing holiday for Atlantic Salmon on the River Alness. Fully guided on a 1:1, 1:2 or 1:4 basis.

Our vacations combine wonderful fly fishing in dramatic scenery, with high-quality accommodation, but our real differentiation is our service. Don't worry if you haven't fished for Atlantic salmon before, we can provide full instruction. If you're experienced in trout fishing, we will get you fishing effectively for salmon within an hour, and your skills will continue to develop throughout the trip.

Itinerary:
Day 1 - arrive Sunday or Monday Inverness / transfer to Braemoray
Day 2 - Beat a River Alness
Day 3 - Beat b River Alness  
Day 4 - Beat c River Alness  
Day 5 - Beat d River Alness  
Day 6 - Beat e River Alness  
Day 7 - Saturday or Sunday a.m. depart Inverness

Pricing includes 6-nights self-catered accommodation at Braemoray or Strone, DIY breakfast supplies, permits, guiding, tackle hire and transportation. A grocery shopping service can be provided, or you can eat out in the evening at local hotels or restaurants. Pricing for fully catered accommodation available on request.

Guided Atlantic Salmon Fishing - The River Alness runs into the Cromarty Firth at Alness, Ross-shire, just 20 miles north of Inverness, the capital of the Highlands. Inverness Airport has direct flights from London Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton, Glasgow and Edinburgh, and the city also has direct rail services from throughout the UK.

The area is one of outstanding natural beauty, with plenty of things to see and do other than the great fishing. There are many notable places to visit within a 45 minute drive including Inverness and Loch Ness, Royal Dornoch Golf Course, the Glenmorangie Distillery and numerous castles.

The River Alness runs for just 19km from Loch Morie to the Cromarty Firth. Despite its short length, the scenery changes dramatically as the river descends from mountains and open moorland to woodland and gorges on the lower beats.

We fish the private waters belonging to Novar Estate, and there are 6 beats in all. We fish a different beat each day ensuring a varied experience.

The main runs of salmon and grilse start in late June, and continue through to the end of the season in October. The main sea trout runs are in June and July.

Fishing is by fly only, using both single and double-handed rods. All tackle can be provided.

Accommodation 1:  is a spacious and very comfortable modernised house set in the beautiful private grounds of Novar Estate close to the village of Evanton, Ross-shire. Evanton is just 20 minutes by car from Inverness, and is an ideal location from which to explore the Northern Highlands.

The house has a large lounge with open fire, comfortable furnishings and a dining table, and is equipped with a colour TV & VCR, and CD Player. It is heated by total control electric central heating, and the large kitchen and utility room are equipped with electric cooker, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, chest freezer, washing machine and tumble drier.

Accommodation 2:  is a modernised holiday cottage ideal for visiting anglers situated beside Strone Falls, on the banks of Beat 2 of the River Alness. Although the house enjoys a remote situation, and convenience for fishing the river, it is just 15 minutes drive to the town of Alness and the village of Evanton, which offers, shops, pubs, restaurants and other services. The setting is stunning, and the house has a very attractive garden with a small patio area at the front of the house.

sleeps 4, in 2 x twin bedrooms, and has 2 bathrooms. Downstairs, there is a kitchen, dining room, utility room and WC, and a large enclosed veranda, an ideal place for dogs to sleep and for storing rods and other tackle. Upstairs are the bedrooms and bathrooms, and the lounge which overlooks the river through large sliding glass doors, which also provide access to a small balcony.

Weekly, starting on Sundays or Mondays from the beginning of July through to October 31st.