Novar Fishings

Raven's Rock - Beat 4

The Novar Fishings are split into two sections: the upper beats comprising Beats 1 and 2; and the lower beats comprising Beats 3, 4, 5 and 6. The upper and lower beats are split by about 2.3 miles (3.7 km) of fishings controlled by Kildermorie and Ardross Castle estates. The average length of each beat is 1.1 miles (1.8 km), with typically 15 to 20 named pools per beat allowing for 4 rods. Both banks are included; however most of the fishing is from the southern (right) bank.

Novar Fishings - click on map to see a larger version.

The Novar Fishings are rotational and anglers normally fish all 6 beats during the course of a full week's fishing e.g. M6, T1, W4, T2, F5, S3 or M3, T6, W1, T4, F2, S5 etc.

For spring and early summer fishing (April through July), the fishery management has recently reduced the total amount of fishing available to allow rotations to be offered that comprise fishing on the 4 lower beats only e.g. M3, T6, W4, T3, F6, S5. This significantly improves prospects at this time of year.

A number of rods are syndicated, or let out for the season with holiday accommodation, some fished for only a few weeks during the season.

Access to the beats is provided by a network of Estate tracks. There are parking areas on each half beat that can be reached by a saloon car. Those with 4 wheel drive vehicles can access the full length of each beat.

For descriptions and further information on the individual Novar beats, select one of the 'fly out' sub-menus to the left, or click on one of the links below. If you'd prefer click on the Beat 1 sign to the right and take a tour of our beats.

Junction Pool - Beat 2