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The North Esk
The North Esk is
formed in the southern Grampians by the meeting of the Water of Mark
and the Water of Lee in Angus. It flows east and south east through
Glen Esk, before flowing through the southern end of the Howe o the
Mearns through rich farmland to enter the North Sea 4 miles (6 km)
north of Montrose. Its chief tributaries are the Water of Tarf, Luther
Water, West Water and Craick Water and its total length is 29 miles (47
km).
From
a point 2½ miles (4 km) north of Edzell until it meets the
sea, the North Esk forms the boundary between Angus and Aberdeenshire.
Salmon
are likely to be up past the Loups of the Burn, a series of falls about
fifteen miles below Loch Lee, and into the upper beats by April. The
lower river flows through a series of long holding pools, giving
excellent fishing on the lower beats. . The North Esk is very much a
spate river, requiring rain to give good sport especially in the summer
months. The later months of September and October are usually the most
prolific months as long as there is sufficient water to let the fish
run the river. This is the time when bigger fish start to run the
system, fish between 20lbs and 30lbs are not uncommon.
Sea
trout also run the river from late may to august and may also be caught
following a summer spate, perhaps on a small silver stoat tube fly
fished on a single handed rod of about ten feet.
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Latest News
Restriction Order
The Restriction Order on the Esks has now been lifted for the 2010
season but the Fishery Board has written to all proprietors suggesting
voluntary measures to help in conseving Salmon and Sea Trout stocks. It
is hoped that all Anglers will adhere to the Boards recommendations
which can be viewed by following the link below.
Esk District Salmon Fishery Board Recommendations 2010
Tackle
We can now offer a selection of
high quality fishing tackle for sale. For a listing of whats
available click on the link below.
Tackle sales
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Hows it fishing?
As the North Esk is a basically a spate river and the height of the
water determines whether the fish will be running it follows
that the weather will play an important part in how good the
fishing will be.
Local weather information can be obtained here.
The beat is only about 5 miles from the sea therefore the state of the
tides can give an indication of when a run of fish may be expected to
enter the beat.
Local tide info can be obtained here.
February
At the begining of February the water is very cold but at a good
fishing hight. There is a lot of snow in the hills and if this melts
slowly good conditions should be maintained in the coming months.
Opening day :- Tuesday 16th February
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All
enquiries and bookings should be made through the following :-
PERT
FISHINGS Ltd
Pert
farm by Laurencekirk
Kincardineshire
AB30
1QP
Tel
:- 01674 840894
Mobile :- 07775690080
All
bookings to be confirmed in writing
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Prices
The
prices for the 2010 season are as follows
(Please
note prices are per rod)
February / March :-
£50.00
April
/ May :- £55.00
June
/ July :- £45.00
August
:- £50.00
Evening
sessions June / July / August:- £20.00
September
:- £80.00
October
:- £85.00
(Pert
Fishings Ltd reserve the right to retain 1 rod for personal use)
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