Fly fishing in Scotland Blog

Planning a fly-fishing trip to Scotland? Discover everything you need to know before arriving in the Scottish Highlands, from travel insurance and fishing equipment to clothing, permits, bio-security and responsible angling. Scotland offers some of the finest and most...

By Wes Grant-Parke | You Fish Scotland Scotland is internationally recognised for its outstanding fly fishing, from the famous Atlantic salmon rivers of the Highlands to its wild brown trout lochs, sea trout rivers and remote Highland streams. But behind every...

Experience the thrill of catching your first sea trout on the fly in the darkness of a Scottish summer night with You Fish Scotland. At You Fish Scotland, we are always looking for ways to create memorable fishing experiences for our guests. Following the incredible...

Planning a Scottish fishing holiday with your partner, family or friends doesn't have to mean everyone needs to be an angler. At You Fish Scotland, we regularly welcome visitors to Inverness and the Scottish Highlands who want to enjoy some of Scotland's finest fly...

Understanding the river is one of the most important skills an angler can develop. Before choosing a fly, changing a leader or making a cast, you should first ask a much more important question: what is the river telling you? Successful fly fishing is rarely about...

Finding the Right Fishing Guides for Your Business, Building Professional Standards & Putting Guests First By Wes Grant-Parke | You Fish Scotland The fly-fishing industry in Scotland offers incredible opportunities for individuals who are passionate about fishing,...

A late Atlantic Salmon from the River Findhorn Discover Atlantic salmon, wild brown trout, sea trout and professional fly fishing instruction with You Fish Scotland. If you are looking for guided fishing in Inverness, Scotland offers an incredible opportunity to...

Applications Now Open Are you an experienced, passionate and professional Fishing Guide or Ghillie looking for opportunities during the 2027 fishing season in Scotland? We are looking to build a network of reliable, knowledgeable, guest-focused guides and ghillies to...

Looking for a unique corporate team-building experience in Scotland that gets people outdoors, away from the office and doing something genuinely memorable? At You Fish Scotland, we specialise in creating tailor-made corporate fly fishing experiences across Inverness...

When people think about fly fishing on the River Spey, Atlantic salmon are usually the first fish that come to mind. The Spey is internationally recognised as one of Scotland's great salmon rivers, attracting anglers from across the world. However, the River Spey has...

By Wes Grant-Parke, You Fish ScotlandProfessional Scottish fly-fishing guide | SGAIC Qualified | FFI Certified Instructor Scotland’s Atlantic Salmon Are in Serious Trouble Scotland has a salmon problem. Not a minor problem. Not a problem that can be pushed into...

Fly Fishing with Dry Droppers: A Highly Effective Way to Catch Trout in Scotland Dry-dropper fly fishing is one of the most versatile and enjoyable ways to fish for wild brown trout in Scotland. It combines two highly effective techniques in one presentation: a dry...