Dounie Fishings

Dounie is one of the most enchanting fishing beats in Sutherland. The open landscape of the upper section contains a number of large pools interspersed with rapids; in the middle section there is a series of slower pools in deep gorges; in the lower section the river banks open out through fields and woods. There are twenty two named pools, most of which are easily accessible.

The resident ghillie will show new anglers the beat, and is available for advice if required.

Dounie has a five year average in excess of 110 fish per year. In 2011, the Spring run was much more encouraging, and a feature of the year was the quantity of multi sea winter fish running right through into the summer months, which made up for the fewer grilse about this year.

Two beats are let, each of two rods. The estate owns both banks for the majority of the beat, but only the south bank is let. Beats are exchanged at lunch time each day. In common with all beats in the Kyle of Sutherland area, all fish are returned until mid-June, and thereafter the vast majority are returned.

This is a well loved beat, with many anglers returning year after year. Wading when required is easy, with some staging and platforms to help anglers cover the best lies.

The Bard Cottage
The estate’s Bard Cottage is available for visiting fishing parties of up to four people from £380 p.w.

Lettings are Sunday to Sunday.

If you'd like to book a holiday without any sporting please visit our Holiday Letting website