Fishing at Orroland

Salmon and Trout fishing on the River Urr at Dalbeattie

Fishing on the River Urr is just 15 minutes drive from Orroland. The Urr is a medium sized river, well known to anglers in the south west of Scotland.

The river's claim to fame goes back three generations when farmer Scott inspected his fields after a night of heavy rains. A huge "Greyback" had lost its way and was flapping about in a flooded part of the field. It was soon gaffed with a handy fork, weighing in at something like 45lbs. Ever since, fork fishing has been discouraged!

The best run of salmon is in September, October and November. Sea trout fishing is best in June, July and August with the best bags taken at night.

Thigh waders are adequate as most of the water can be fished comfortably with single handled rods. From September onward we recommend 12-13ft rods to cope with the heavier autumn fish.

Your permit also allows you to fish the Dalbeattie Reservoir. The limit is 3 trout per day.

Fishing is available through Dalbeattie Angling Association: Information leaflet. Prices.

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