East Loch Tay fishing permits

East Loch Tay fishing for trout, pike and perch.

Loch Tay (East end) – Bank fishing permits issued on behalf of East Loch Tay Angling Club

Loch Tay runs for 15 miles south-west of Kenmore to Killin. With Ben Lawers (Perthshire's highest Munro) looming to the north and the hills of Remony and Glen Quaich to the south, the loch offers fishing mainly for wild brown trout, along with some pike and perch. Approximately half (the eastern half) of the loch is run by East Loch Tay Angling Club, the western end is run by Killin Angling Club.

The loch is sandwiched between two roads: the A827 runs along the north bank, and a minor, cycle-friendly road runs from Kenmore to Killin along the south bank.

Loch Tay is protected and overseen by a Protection Order, which runs all along the Tay system. In order to fish on Loch Tay, a permit is a legal requirement. Permits can be obtained through this website. Please note some isolated areas are private, and no fishing is allowed on these stretches (see map).
Prices: Day: £7.50; Week: £30.00.

Permits for Loch Tay must be obtained prior to fishing.

RULES

Purchasing a fishing permit for LOCH TAY gives permission to fish for trout, perch and pike only.
Fishing on Loch Tay is restricted to the areas east of a line drawn from Lawers Burn on the north side, to Manse Burn on the south side (see map on website).
Certain lengths of the shoreline are not available to holders of permits issued by the Club and these are shown on the map and will be clearly marked on the ground.
Fishing on the loch is NOT permitted:
a) From the shoreline on the south side of Loch Tay from the Acharn Point to the slipway approx 200 metres east of the Remony Burn.
b) Within 100m in any direction from the fish farm at Acharn.
c) Within 100m east and west of the bridge at Kenmore.
d) From Letterellan at the eastern side of Fearnan to the west side of the properties at the Forestry Commission entrance 2 kilometres to the west of Tigh an Loan, plus Dalerb picnic site.
All fish under 10 inches must be returned alive immediately to the water.
The permit entitles a maximum number of TWO fish allowed to be removed.
Each permit is valid only for the person in whose name it is issued for the period stated and is for ONE ROD only.
Use of live fish as bait is strictly forbidden, fish used as bait must be from saltwater species only.
Permit holders must proceed to and from the Loch by recognised paths and roadways, but not by drives to private dwellings
Permit holders must not impede salmon fishers, nor are they entitled to fish for salmon.
Fishing is permitted by legal methods only.
Registered disabled anglers can obtain access to certain parts of the Loch, or can hire boats from local operators.
Trout fishing season is limited to the period from 15th March to 6th October inclusive. Permits will not be sold outwith this period.
The Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries (Protection) (Scotland) Act 1951 prohibits fishing for or taking freshwater fish except by single rod and line.
The Scottish Outdoor Access Code should be observed at all times. Please leave no litter, close all gates and, take care not to disturb animals or damage crops or fences.
Trees, whether living or dead, and shrubs must not be damaged in any way.
Dogs must not be taken to the lochside.
Safety: please be aware that loch and river water levels can change rapidly especially at the western end and the shore drops away steeply in places around the loch.
East Loch Tay Angling Club will not be liable for the death of, or injury to, the permit holder nor for any loss or damage suffered by the Permit Holder in exercising the fishing rights covered by this permit.
Permit holders will be bound by the Regulations. Warden(s) patrol the loch and you may be required to show your permit.
Fishing on the River Tay is NOT available under this permit.

LOCH TAY COMES UNDER THE RIVER TAY CATCHMENT PROTECTION ORDER.
ANY COMPLAINTS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED IN WRITING TO: THE TAY LIAISON COMMITTEE PO BOX 2002, ABERFELDY PERTHSHIRE PH15 2Y

Download a printable version of the rules and map.

Google map for east Loch Tay