Stephen Japp, Scottish fishing guide
Full-Time Multi-Discipline Guide

Stephen Japp

Stephen guides across the Tay, Tweed and Spey, adapting his technical knowledge of salmon, trout and grayling fishing to the individual guest.

Tay, Tweed & SpeySalmonTrout & graylingTechnical tuition

Named-guide requests are welcome and subject to location and availability. If Stephen is unavailable, Bill can recommend a suitable member of the guide team.

Since 1999Planning guided fishingPrivate daysTailored to the guestEquipment & permitsArranged where requiredAll abilitiesBeginners welcome
Meet Stephen

A Full-Time Guide Across Three Great Rivers

Stephen is one of Best Fishing Scotland’s full-time guides and works across the Tay, Tweed and Spey.

His multi-discipline experience covers salmon, trout and grayling, allowing a day to be shaped around different objectives, seasons and levels of experience.

Technical Knowledge, Adapted to the Guest

Stephen enjoys the technical detail of fly fishing, but his guiding is shaped around the individual rather than a fixed formula.

First-time anglers can expect clear, approachable support, while experienced anglers can explore technique and watercraft in greater depth.

A top notch day with a world class guide, in some of the most beautiful streams. Highly recommended.

Andrew Skala — New York
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