The River Stinchar is one of the most productive of the Ayrshire salmon rivers and it has some excellent fly water. The Stinchar is a typical west coast spate river – fishing is at its best in a falling water immediately after a summer or autumn spate.
Read the Fishing Guide for some impartial advice on the best fishing conditions and methods.
There is also a description of the various beats with contact details if you wish to book some fishing, and a useful list of accommodation in the Stinchar Valley.
Fishing Season
Salmon & sea trout season:
25th February to 31st October
Brown trout season:
15th March to 6th October
