The past week started with ideal fishing conditions when, from Sunday through to Thursday some notable catches were recorded whilst on Friday and Saturday the weather turned with temperatures dropping and a bitterly cold Northerly wind prevailing. This led to a dramatic drop in angler and fish activity. However today, Sunday, sees temperatures rising and the wind easing and the forecast for the coming week suggests a continuation of this trend, hopefully leading to a settled week with more seasonal conditions. The best recorded catches this week were; A Murray, Gardenstown, 32 fish, (green/white fritz), P Keir, Fyvie, 25 fish, (montana), N Thomson, Turriff, 19 fish, (buzzers), P Cowie, Fraserburgh, 18 fish, (black buzzers), F Mitchell, Aberdeen, 12 fish, (buzzers), B Cresswell, Macduff, 11 fish, (black buzzer), D Apedaile, Fraserburgh, 11 fish, (hare's ear nymph), J Dewar, Fraserburgh, 8 fish, (WSW, buzzer), C Mutch, Ellon, 8 fish, (buzzers).
Delgatie Castle Trout Fishery is open seven days from 8am til 5pm with evening extensions operating from 2nd May. The evening fishing times will be dictated by conditions and will be notified in this report. Visitors and novices are always welcome and booking is not necessary. Boats (where required) rods and tackle is available for hire at the fishery. For up to date conditions and information phone Bob on 07980 999 006.
