Wester Elchies
Rods
The season operates from the 11th February to the 30th Septemeber
inclusive.
Wester Elchies is split into two beats each fished by 3 rods and anglers change daily after lunch. There are two huts, one for each beat; both have cooking facilities and a fridge. There is a flushing toilet on the beat.
On the conservation side the number of rods fishing the beat was reduced from 7 to 6 when the syndicate took over in 1995. Anglers are expected to follow the Spey Board's conservation policy as a minimum and anglers should expect to fish by fly. The beat has fishing during times of drought and spate.
Fish are caught throughout the season from opening week to the closing day. There is a full time ghillie, 9am to 5pm, six days a week.
Summary
- Five year average: 244 salmon/grilse, 30 sea trout
- 2.4 miles left bank with 14 pools
- Maximum number of rods: 6
- 1 Ghillie, 1 boat, 2 huts and WC
- Price range: £20 - £200 per rod day