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Thurso Fisheries Limited, Caithness, Scotland


Season
The season opens 11th January and closes on 5th October.

The Rotation
Two rods fish on each stretch moving downstream by two beats each day allowing both upper and lower water to be fished in one week.

Fly Only
Fishing is by fair fly only and fishing with bait, prawn, worm, spiiner or any other lure is expressly forbidden. Fishing is from both banks and breast waders are not necessary.

Conditions of Let
Fish caught can be kept by the angler but Thurso Fisheries reserve the right to take a cast of any fish weighing 35lbs. or over and to take scales from any fish for scientific or record purposes. Anglers are reminded that under the Salmon Conservation (Scotland) Act 2001 it is illegal to sell salmon and sea trout caught by rod and line.

Trout Fishing
Complimentary trout fishing is availble to Salmon Anglers subject to availability, and upon payment of a fee for the use of a boat.

Recent catches over the whole river & 10 year average

 
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sept
Oct
TOTAL
1994
-
1
34
48
32
24
21
31
116
105
412
1995
-
3
29
84
133
88
135
59
596
83
1210
1996
-
1
27
105
138
125
97
70
87
23
673
1997
-
1
71
100
138
119
226
65
120
57
897
1998
-
-
43
65
55
103
322
146
175
60
969
1999
-
-
28
60
54
71
137
29
189
87
655
2000
-
1
30
52
36
56
106
22
47
27
377
2001
-
-
-
76
57
112
81
98
246
68
738
2002
-
-
14
20
29
51
250
86
26
16
492
2003
-
2
11
32
127
46
20
9
83
34
364
Avg.
-
1
29
64
80
80
140
62
169
56
679

Bookings
Should be made with:
The Secretary, THURSO FISHERIES LIMITED, Thurso East, Thurso, Caithness, KW14 8HP.
Tel: 01847 893134 | Fax: 01847 896295

Inclusive Package Terms
Inclusive package terms at the Ulbster Arms Hotel includes six days fishing, 7 nights accommodation, full Scottish breakfast, packed lunch or bar lunch and dinner. Accommodation requirements should be confirmed to:
The Ulbster Arms Hotel
Halkirk, Caithness, KW12 6XY
Tel: 01847 831 641 | Fax: 01847 831 206
Website: www.ulbsterarms.co.uk
E-mail: info@ulbsterarms.co.uk

Payment / Deposit
Fishing Package
A deposit of 25% of the package price is payable to the Hotel on confirmation of the booking with the balance due for payment before departure.
Fishing Only
Accounts for angling charges will be rendered two months prior to the commencement of fishing for settlement by return.

Terms and Conditions
Guests are respectfully reminded that a reservation constitutes a contract between the Company and the guest. In the event of a cancellation, guests are liable for the full value of the contract and therefore no rebates can be given if a full package is not taken up or is cancelled.

Insurance
Guests are stringly advised to take out a holiday insurance cover to safeguard against having to cancel a confirmed booking at short notice because of illness or other reasons.

Ghillies
If the services of a ghillie are required, at least one months written notice should be given to:
The River Superintendent
Braal, Halkirk, Caithness, KW12 6XE
Tel: 01847 831591

 

 

THURSO FISHERIES LIMITED, Thurso East, Thurso, Caithness, KW14 8HP.
Tel: 01847 893134 | Fax: 01847 896295 E-mail: info@thursofisheries.co.uk

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