Fishing


We have extensive river fishings on the Rivers Dee, Don, Ythan and Feugh, and also two stillwater fisheries. More photos can be found on the gallery page.

Our Rivers & Lochs

We have extensive river fishings on the Rivers Dee, Don, Ythan and Feugh. Between them, these waters offer superb game fishing for Salmon, Sea Trout and Brown Trout.

We also have stillwater fishing on the Loch of Loirston and Millpond Fishery, both stocked with Blues & Rainbows.

Visitors & Day tickets

Visiting anglers can buy day or weekly tickets from the ADAA shop for most of our waters.

River Dee

On the River Dee, we have fishings in or near the heart of the city, at Garthdee, Banchory Devenick, and the tidal Pots and Fords beat. “The Bothy”, our de-facto headquarters is situated on the bank here, on Riverside drive.

River Don

The River Don is renowned for the quality of it’s wild brown trout, with trophy fish being landed each season. Salmon and sea trout are also taken on all our Don beats.

River Ythan

We have extensive fishings on the River Ythan and these include the tidal Machar Pool and inland waters around Methlick & Ardlethen. Once the premier sea trout river in Britain, known for it’s large sea trout and salmon, the Ythan remains a unique and rewarding venue on which to pursue these migratory fish.

River Feugh

We have a short stretch on the Feugh, a tributory of the Dee, where the right water conditions can provide some surprising sport.

Loch of Loirston

This Loch offers year-round fly fishing from the bank or by float tube for stocked Rainbow and Blue trout.

Millpond Fishery

A small, easily accessed fishery for Rainbow and Blue trout. Please note that the location is a horse livery and therefore members need to be aware of horses and be considerate to riders.

Why Become a Member?

Membership of the largest Angling Association in Scotland gives you access to over 30 miles of Prime River fishing & 2 Still Waters, all within easy reach of the City of Aberdeen, including:

From 15th March through to 6th October on the River Don, some of the finest Wild River Brown Trout fishing available in the UK.

From 1st February through to 31st October, depending on seasons, Salmon & Seatrout fishing on the Rivers Dee, Don & Ythan (except for Sundays, where it is illegal in Scotland).

On 365 days a year our 2 stillwaters are open to angling and are stocked with quality rainbow and blue trout.

ADAA membership gives you access to Salmon & Seatrout fishing on the River Dee, River Don & River Ythan, from 1st Feb through to 31st October (except for Sundays, where it is illegal in Scotland).

ADAA membership gives you access to Brown trout fishing from 15th March through 15th October.

ADAA membership gives you access to 2 Still Water stocked with quality rainbow trout. The still waters are open to angling 365 days a year.

The Benefits

Membership Discounts

Granite City Fishing

 

 
Granite City Fishing offer ADAA members a 15% discount on flies, and fly tying materials. With 30+ years of experience fishing our waters, you can be sure that everything they offer would be a great addition to your fly box! To receive your 15% off, contact GCF via their Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gcfflyshop
 
(shipping not included in discount, free collection offered, or free shipping for orders over £25).
 
Email: granitecityfishing@gmail.com
Tel: 07492 048817
 
 
 

Somers Fishing Tackle

 

 
Somers Fishing Tackle offer ADAA members a 10% discount on any purchase  (excluding already reduced/sale items). Show your current membership card to the staff at the till when making your purchase to receive your discount.
 
Address: 13-15 Bon Accord Terrace, Aberdeen, AB11 6DP
Tel: 01224 210008
 
 
 

TwinPeakes Fly Fishing

TwinPeakes Fly Fishing offer a 10% discount for all ADAA members at their TPFF shop and school. This includes all products instore apart from their outlet items which are already discounted by 35 – 50%.
 
They also have a special offer, for members only, on casting tuition. Usually priced at £40 per hour per person, ADAA members can benefit from a 1 hour joint lesson for 2 people for £50 (£25 per person per hour)!
 
For more information about TwinPeakes Fly Fishing, click here.
For more information regarding their casting school, click here.
 
Address: Twinpeakes Flyfishing, Milton of Crathes, Banchory, AB31 5QH