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Fishing in Caithness |
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Caithness is one of the finest fly fishing counties in Scotland. So why not come and see for yourself. Where we are situated in Watten by the famous Loch Watten, this loch is the second largest loch in Caithness about three miles long and up to half a mile wide, and is renowned for its wild brown trout. Fly fishing season starts from 1st May to 30th September, you can hire the boats from Hugo Ross Tackle Shop or Central Caravan site Watten, or we can sort it out for you please contact us on info@thebrowntrouthotel.co.uk or phone 01955 621354 |
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About 5 miles from Watten near Halkirk is Loch Calder, (Caithness’s largest and deepest loch). You can also fish in Loch Hellian, Stemster and Toftingall. If you fancy a go on some of the local hill lochs then take a trip to Dunnet Head, a permit is required which can be obtained from the gun shop in Dunnet, C H Haygarth & Sons or telephone 01847 851602 for further details. |
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Fancy a spot of Salmon Fishing then we have the River Thurso and the River Wick on our doorstep. |
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Good fly pattern recommended in Caithness are Traditional Scottish Loch flies including Zulu, Solider Palmer, Ke-He, Wickham’s Fancy, Butcher and Kate McLaren |
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Sea Fishing |
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Caithness is also good for Sea fishing, and details can be found at Hugo Ross Tackle Shop in Wick or Harpers Tackle in Thurso. |
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