Fishing

The Deveron ranks fifth in Scotland in the number of fish caught annually, and holds the record for the UK’s heaviest fly-caught salmon: 61lb by Mrs Clementina (Tiny) Morison in  1924. The Deveron rises in the Cabrach and joins the Moray Firth at Banff. It is about 64 miles long and has a catchment of 480 square miles.

Avochie lies about halfway up the river, just upstream from Milltown of Rothiemay. There are 24 named pools on the Avochie Beat, which is approximately two and a half miles of river; it is all double-bank fishing. The beats are for the most part excellent fly water, with good variations of pools and rapids. The River Isla joins the Deveron at one of the best pools at Avochie, the Junction Pool, originally called The Meetings.

If the rods aren’t fishing as a team the beat is usually divided into two beats at the river marker opposite the House. Vehicular access is relatively comprehensive.

Booking to fish the Deveron

Both day tickets and full weeks are available for between one and five rods.  Either email us direct, or click on the image above to be directed to FishPal’s website.  Accommodation can be arranged in Gardener’s Cottage, Chalmer’s Cottage, or Auchinbo farmhouse.

Fishing huts

The beat has two fully-equipped fishing huts, with basic cooking facilities, log burners, storage racks, and lavatories.  There are also two further strategically placed shelters.  

A plan of Avochie Fishings can be found below left.

Caring for the river

The Deveron, Bogie, & Isla Rivers Charitable Trust promotes responsible fishing & riparian management under the Deveron Salmon Fishery Board angling code for salmon & trout. Each season, The Morrison Trophy rewards the release of the largest fly-caught salmon.