Pike fishing In Aberdeenshire and surrounding areas

[daithi1101]

Hi all I'm just new to the forum and have recently moved to Aboyne in Aberdeenshire. I am originally from Southern ireland and have always loved Pike fishing. I have been searching online regarding pike fishing in the area but all the threads seem to be very outdated. I thought I woul dstart a new one detailing my experiences of the area and hopefully get some local knowledge while I'm doing it.

Aboyne Loch: I have tried Aboyne Loch 3 times since I moved here and have not had a single take on any lure in those times! I know there have been lots of fish taken by our European friends but I still expected plenty of jack pike to take?? Has anybody been there recently and if so how did they fare out?

Loch Kinnord: I have fished Loch Kinnord 4 times now since moving and have had plenty of jack pike and the odd greedy Perch take the lure in numerous locations on the north and south shores. As I am not familiar with the lakes depths I am unsure if I have been trying the best locations, as I have had no larger fish as of yet. I have seen our European friends first hand every weekend and they always have a hatchet by their sides which looks ominous for any Pike they may catch. It worries me at how many small Pike I am catching! Maybe I am looking in the wrong places but It could also be because most of the big fish have been removed so leaving the smaller ones to rule the roost? It is a very large water so I am hoping that there are a few monsters in there as It is only five minutes from where I live. If anybody has any local knowledge or information regarding the fishing of late it would be much appreciated.

Does anybody know any other places I could try within a reasonable distance of Aboyne. Also if anybody fancies joining me any day they would be more than welcome. I mainly like lure fishing but do deadbate and fly fish from time to time.
tighlines,
David.

[alnessman]

NORTH Fishery Name Species Price /day Telephone
Aberlour Glen of Rothes Fishery Carp, Tench, Bream £8-£10 01340 831888
Aviemore Loch Morlich Pike £4.50 01479 861220
Dingwall Loch Ussie Pike, Perch, Eel £6 01349 865505
Invergarry Loch Lochy Pike Free 01397 712257
Invergarry Loch Loyne Pike Guests of the hotel only 01809 511218
Inverness Loch Ness Pike, Eel Free 01397 702656
Kingussie Loch Alvie Pike £10-38 01540 651255
Kingussie Loch Insh Pike £10-£35 01540 651255
Kingussie Loch Beag Pike £10 01540 651255
Nairn Geddes Fishery Carp, Roach, Perch, Eel, (Rainbow & Brown Trout) £8/day 07748 177541
Tomdoun Loch Inchlaggan & Upper Loch Garry Pike £35 01809 511218
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NORTH EAST Fishery Name Species Price /day Telephone
Abyone Abyone Loch Carp, Roach, Bream, Rudd, Pike, Perch, Ide £6 01339 886244
Banff Loch Soy Carp, Roach, Eel, Bream, Rudd £3 01261 818404
Dundee Clatto Reservoir Carp, Roach, Perch, Eel, Bream, Rudd £1.80 01382 431848
Kingennie Kingennie Fishery Carp £7-£33 01382 350777
Forfar Loch Brandy Pike Free 01575 550350
Pitlochry Loch Tummel Pike, Perch £3 01796 472215
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*For fisheries marked 'SCG only' join the Scottish Carp Group.