Share your dates and interests and Bill will recommend a suitable available guide.
Bill has fished since childhood and has worked as a guide and run guiding companies since 1999. He plans tailored fishing for visiting and local anglers across Scotland.
Graeme has guided since 2013 and fished Scotland's rivers and lochs since the age of eight. A Scots Guards veteran, he is one of our core full-time guides and welcomes anglers of every experience level.
Stephen guides on the Tay, Tweed and Spey. His detailed knowledge spans trout, grayling and salmon, and he adapts each day to first-time and seasoned anglers alike.
James is a passionate fly fishing guide who spends much of his time exploring the wild rivers of northern England and Scotland in search of trout and grayling. Whether you’re picking up a fly rod for the first time or looking to refine your technique, James offers relaxed, enjoyable days on the water, sharing his knowledge of the rivers, the fish, and the art of fly fishing.
Rob grew up fishing among Highland rivers and hill lochs for Atlantic salmon and trout. He has fished throughout Scotland and its western isles, as well as Ireland, California and Canada.
Scott is the founder and lead guide of Deeside Fishing Guides, an Orvis-endorsed service in Royal Deeside. He offers expert guiding and tuition for all abilities, targeting salmon, sea trout and wild brown trout.
You do not need to choose alone. We match your dates, target species, preferred area and experience with an appropriate guide and realistic fishing options.
Tell us your dates, party, experience and what you hope to catch.
We consider suitable water, location and guide availability.
Review the recommended guide, fishing and written quote before confirming.
Best Fishing Scotland creates carefully planned fishing days, tours and skills sessions on Scotland's rivers and lochs. Our guides combine local knowledge with friendly, patient tuition so that first-time anglers and experienced fishers can enjoy the water at their own pace.
We help with the details around the fishing too, including suitable rivers, permits, tackle, waders, accommodation recommendations and realistic travel plans. The aim is simple: a relaxed, memorable Scottish fishing experience built around each guest.
“A top notch day with a world class guide, in some of the most beautiful streams. Highly recommended.”
“Fantastic day. Caught my first grayling and had a nice day with James. Learned a lot as well.”
“Patient, encouraging and fun to be with. Thank you so much for organising such a great trip.”
“A very good day out on the river in an exceptional place. The peace and tranquillity was out of this world, with a brilliant instructor.”
“You really go out of your way to teach the technical aspects, but also the wider context. I genuinely couldn’t have hoped for a better introduction to fly fishing.”
“Bill is a fantastic guide, with an immense amount of local knowledge and a great sense of humour. We had the water to ourselves and the day went by so fast.”
Bill considers your dates, target species, preferred location, experience and any practical requirements, then recommends a suitable available guide and water.
Yes. Requests are welcome and will be considered alongside the guide's availability, location and suitability for the planned fishing.
Yes. Many of our guides provide patient tuition for first-time anglers, families and children, with the day adapted to confidence and experience.
Depending on the trip, we can arrange suitable rods, reels, lines, flies, waders, boots and permission or permits for the named water. Your written plan will explain what is included.
Our guide network covers rivers, lochs and fisheries across Scotland. Recommendations depend on your dates, target species, conditions and availability.
Yes. Multi-day plans can combine suitable waters, species and guides, with practical advice about travel and accommodation.
