The Association of Scottish Stillwater Fisheries

Pitfour Sporting Estates
Old Deer, Mintlaw, Aberdeenshire

Pitfour Sporting Estates

The Fishery.

Pitfour Estate, the former home of the Ferguson family, counted amongst one of the largest estates in Aberdeenshire for 200 years.
In 1790 Admiral Ferguson created the 36 acre lake to beautify the policies.
Still now you can appreciate the impressive architecture complemented by the work of nature over two centuries.
The shelter of mature trees and Rhododendrons is a perfect setting for a peaceful and enjoyable fly fishing day out.

Stocking.

The fishery is well stocked with Rainbows and has a natural head of Brownies. The lake provides abundant natural feeding, producing well conditioned healthy fish. We are stocking on a minimum weekly basis with Rainbow trout of no less than 1lb 8oz and average 2lb 10oz, up to 10lb.

Fishing advice.

The lake offers the use of seven rowing boats, with platform fishing for fifteen rods well spaced around the lake.
As well as sporting fishing for experience anglers, Pitfour provides tuition for beginners by prior arrangement and tackle hire.
Club outings, competitions and parties of up to thirty are welcome.

Facilities.

Permit costs & bookings.

Large comfortable fishing hut c/w wood burning stove and gas hobs for anglers' use.
Car park and WC.
Nearby Country Park Hotel, providing bar lunches and dinner.
For parties, barbecues and sandwiches can be arranged.

Other information.

As well as sporting fishing for experience anglers, Pitfour provides tuition for beginners by prior arrangement and tackle hire.

Club outings, competitions and parties of up to thirty are welcome.
e-mail: activities@pitfour-sporting.fsnet.co.uk

Day tickets: (8 hours)

3 fish bag	£20.00
4 fish bag	£24.00
OAP (2 fish)	£12.00
Catch & Release	£8.00

½Day / Evening ticket (4Hrs)
2 fish bag	£15.00

Open Hours:
9am-until dusk All year round.

A father & son ticket is available, as is annual membership, which offer reduced rate angling. Please call or E-mail for further details

How to get Here.

Head for Mintlaw, on the A92 travelling south from Fraserburgh or north from Aberdeen.

At Mintlaw roundabout, head for New Pitsligo.
One and a half miles on, the fishery is signposted, turn right at the gate lodge, opposite the turnoff to Old Deer,into the South Lodge entrance, and follow the signs.

Pitfour Sporting Estates
Old Deer, Mintlaw, Aberdeenshire
Tel : 01771 624448