Meikleour & Upper Islamouth
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Meikleour & Upper Islamouth · River Tay
At the heart
of the Tay.
Meikleour & Upper Islamouth.
Ghillied boats, bank fishing and a warm welcome.
Now taking bookings for 2027.
Meikleour & Upper Islamouth
Set within the historic Meikleour Estate, our stunning stretch of the Tay offers 1.7 miles of double-bank salmon fishing, from the junction with the River Isla upstream through the Islamouth, Castle, Boxwood and March Pools.
Seasoned anglers and complete beginners are equally welcome. Fish from a boat with one of our experienced ghillies, explore the banks, or develop your skills with tailored tuition—all in a magnificent riverside setting, rich in wildlife and heritage.
Explore the beat & its pools
Our two boats each take up to two anglers. Fish with your own ghillie, an experienced guide and boatman who knows the pools and how to fish them in changing conditions. Fly fishing and spinning are welcome, and both seasoned anglers and beginners are at home in our boats.
Estate rods are available to borrow for boat guests; please arrange this in advance and bring your own flies and lures.
Book boat fishing
Four bank rods are available. Explore the beat on foot, with a morning briefing from our ghillies before you head to the pools. Bank fishing suits experienced anglers with their own tackle; a professional guide or instructor can also be arranged.
Fly fishing and spinning are welcome. Bank rods do not include a dedicated ghillie.
Book bank fishing
Knowledge of the river. A passion for the fishing.
Head ghillie Calum McRoberts and second ghillie Ian Jones are experienced guides and boatmen who welcome expert and novice alike. Their knowledge of the Tay, its pools and its changing moods is at the heart of a fishing visit to Meikleour.
They are happy to advise on tackle and conditions before your trip. Both can be contacted Monday to Saturday, until 5pm.
Meet the team & get in touchFishing tuition
New to salmon fishing, or looking to refine your Spey casting? Learn with our ghillies or arrange a session with a professional coach who knows the beat.
Tell Pamela at the estate office about your experience and what you would like to work on, and we will help arrange suitable tuition.
Ask about tuition
A fishing holiday on Meikleour Estate
Our fishing is part of the historic Meikleour Estate, also home to the Meikleour Arms, an award-winning boutique hotel with cottages. Stay for several days of fishing, with field-to-plate dining, a welcoming pub and lunches by the river.
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Looking after the fishing
We operate a strict catch-and-release policy for salmon and sea trout, and ask our guests to keep fish handling to a minimum.
Since the fishing returned to estate management in 2014, we have continued to improve the riverbanks and facilities, alongside projects to support the estate’s wildlife and habitats.
Fishing terms & conservationOn screen & in print
Our beat has featured on television and in the press, including Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Explore a selection of programmes, articles and stories from Meikleour.
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Plan your visit
Meet our ghillies at Ferry Cottage Boathouse, by Kinclaven Bridge, at 8:30am.
Directions to Ferry CottageFerry Cottage Boathouse
By Kinclaven Bridge
Perthshire, PH1 4QW
Pamela · Estate secretary
01250 883 424fishing@islamouth.co.ukMonday to Friday · 8:30am–4pm
For trout and grayling permits, please contact the estate office.