Aberdeen

[corsican dave]

is there anything to interest the WFer in or around Aberdeen this coming weekend? if pushed, I might even consider taking my young nephew to a fishery...... :shock:
any recommendations, including fisheries, most welcome  :lol:

ps a visit to Somers isn't really what I had in mind (although my bucktail & deer hair stocks are running a bit low :roll:)

[Wildfisher]

Not much I'm afraid and the Don will be closed for trout tomorrow night until April 2016. Apart from salmon and some very expensive trout fishing (up to £35 / day on the Don) the Aberdeen area is a wild fishing desert. Why do you think I moved away?  :lol:

[Robbie]

To be fair some of the beats on the Don are not that expensive.

Dave what sort of distance from Aberdeen would you consider?

For lochs you could be half way home before you find a wilder trout water. You may find some small streams a bit closer.

[Wildfisher]

Dave what sort of distance from Aberdeen would you consider?

Aviemore?   :lol:

Seriously though, after 30 + years up there I really struggle to think of an area with fewer wild fishing opportunities. Most of what there is is either private, expensive or just unavailable to casual anglers looking for a day or two. Even the lowland pike fishing is syndicated or fishing banned on the lochs or heavily restricted. Other that the Don (which will be closed by the weekend) you will have to chance it and  fish without permission for trout, because you won't be granted it. It's not a good fishing area and that's one reason the stocked ponds do so well.

[Robbie]

Are ticket available on the Urie or Deveron, not sure when the trout season ends on these waters.

You could try:
http://www.ldaa.org.uk/index.php/permits
I've heard the fishing on these waters can be OK 

You may also be able to get day tickets on Cowie or Carron in Stonehaven but not sure.

These are not big fish waters but should provide an enjoyable way to pass a few hours.

[corsican dave]

cheers folks  I've got an enforced trip to Aberdeen itself this weekend, with possibly very limited transport once I get there. taking my nephew stockie bashing could be my escape from wandering around the town. any fishery suggestions?

[Highlander]

Is Haddo fishery still on the go. Not my cup of tea but I have heard that it is a pleasant place to fish & the owner is very amenable. Might be a place to take the youngster.
Tight Lines

[Part-time]

Some salt water possibilities; used to be plenty of flatties at the mouth of the Don; no permit required. May be some rock marks south of the Dee down towards Cove.

[corsican dave]

Some salt water possibilities; used to be plenty of flatties at the mouth of the Don

might go for that one, John. any suggestions as to which side of the bay accessibility-wise?

[Wildfisher]

If you are intending fishing at Don mouth just be sure Jim Kerr or his bailiffs don't catch you. These guys take no prisoners.   :lol: