Grayling Fishing on Queensberry Estate

Grayling were first introduced to the Clyde from Derbyshire in 1855, and in subsequent years to other Scottish rivers including the Nith.  The Nith has good stocks of free-rising grayling which run to around two pounds though larger specimens are occasionally taken. 

Being a back-end river, the best time to attempt catching these fine fish is over the winter months.  The species is now becoming widely valued as a sporting game fish and, while eating is enjoyed by some, a catch and release policy is preferred in order to conserve stocks.  Barbless hooks are advised when fish are to be returned to the river.

New for 2010/2011
Drumlanrig Castle Fishings are now offering Grayling fishing during the winter months, 1 December through to 31 March.  Costs are currently £10 per rod with a maximum of 15 rods on each of the four private River Nith beats (Lower, Middle, Upper and Nith Linns).

There will be no Sunday fishing and catch and release is preferred.

Fishermen are asked not to wade in the water to protect spawning redds. 

A maximum of 3½lb breaking strain should be used and it is suggested that numph, maggot, sweetcorn and fly are the most suitable means of catching Grayling.

To make a booking: www.fishnith.co.uk.

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