The River Deveron
Sea Trout Fishing on the Deveron
The river Deveron rises in the hills near
Strathdon in Aberdeenshire and, after being joined by the
Blackwater, flows north east to Huntly, where it is joined
by the River Bogie. The Deveron then winds its way for a
further 20 miles though rich farmland to reach Turriff and
then on through its lowermost section to Banff on the north
Buchan coast. The Deveron is a spate river, relying on snow
melt at the start of the season and regular rain through the
rest of the season, to give of its best.
The River Deveron at Marnoch
River Deveron Sea Trout Fishing
The Deveron is an excellent salmon and sea
trout river, with annual catches in excess of 2000 salmon
and up to 1500 sea trout, although sea trout catches have
declined somewhat in recent seasons in line with the general
decline in the Moray Firth area. The river also has a
reputation for quality brown trout fishing. Indeed the
Deveron is known for producing large fish of all three
species. The River Deveron has excellent fly water through
most of its length. The Spring fishing can be worthwhile but
the main runs come in September and October, with sea trout
fishing at its best in June and July. Fishing is available
throughout the river, although the best beats between Huntly
and Turriff are generally booked well in advance.
Turriff Angling Association also makes its water
available to visiting anglers.
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The River Deveron
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The Deveron
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The Deveron
at Huntly |
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The Deveron
at Islamouth |
The Deveron
at Rothiemay |
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The Deveron
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The River
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