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We had plenty of typical early autumn weather this week, a mix of sunshine, rain and up and down air temperatures but the westerly wind was extremely difficult with only an odd lull over the week. However we did manage to land 4 for the week and a few encounters. Honours went to Darby Hannigan from the US  landing his first Scottish salmon in the Malt Steep on Wednesday and was 9lb. Gary Craig also managed a 13lb er from Grey Mare on Saturday. Water heights started off at 6" on Monday and Tuesday.  Wednesday was 1' 1" and within a few hours was up to 2ft but settling quickly by afternoon.  The following 3 days the river settled back fairly quick and by Saturday was sitting at 9". Water temperatures were 52/57 Fahrenheit.  Flies that did the trick were small Ghillies and Sunrays. 

Limited rod availability now before the end of the season, so be quick to snap up your chance of a last cast of 2026. 

Availability listed on the Cairnton website www.cairnton.co.uk

Cheers Brian

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Autumn seems to be here with some skene's of Geese seen this week, blustery winds and some of the trees starting to turn a bit.  Another week of the fish being pretty dour although we did have a rise in levels mid week which I thought would have gingered them up more but happy enough with 6 landed and as usual some lost. Highlights of the week were Kerry Finlay from Australia landing his first Salmon in Cottage Run (8lb), legendary salmon anglers Jorge and Miguel from Asturias in Northern Spain, although they were unlucky here, they managed a fish apiece further down river later in the week. Fred Campbell from Hooké Canada visited for a day on his Scottish travels. We also had the return of Ailsa Kiely's group who are so enthusiastic and passionate about fishing, Jock Holmes managed a lovely 6lb er in the Cottage Pool.

Flies that did the trick were Ally’s Shrimps and Cascades .

Water heights were Monday 3". Wednesday 8" rising to 1' 6" and by Saturday 9". Water temperatures were 52/54 Fahrenheit 

Cheers Brian

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Conditions this week were far from ideal with the low water and a lot of sunshine, however we did manage to land 7 fish for the week with the first 3 days being the better and the latter being pretty hard going.  All the fish were 5/7lb with Jerry Oddie being the top rod with 3 for his 3 days . Flies that did the trick were small Cascades and tiny black tube flies. Water heights were 2.5" to 4" all week and water temperatures were 55/59 Fahrenheit. 

Rods available during the last few weeks of the season if you fancy a last cast for 2026. Availability listed on our website then book with Sarah directly. 

Cheers Brian. 

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A mixture of sunshine and overcast days this week with a westerly wind to start with, then swinging more into an easterly direction. Conditions for the most part of the week were quite good. There were fish about but really not switched on unfortunately. A couple of fish landed, with Graheme Reid managing a 5lb grilse from Canary and we had another 5lb grilse from the Spout, both on small Cascades. 

Heights were 5" on Monday and by Saturday we were down to 2". Water temperatures were 57/60 Fahrenheit .

Cheers Brian

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A much better week all round with cooler temperatures, mostly over cast skies and a wee drop of fresh water plus a few more fish about which all helped to give us a pretty good week. George Goodchild had the honours with 5 fish to 9lb and a 4lb sea trout for his week on a variety of tactics from hitches to sunrays and conventional. Stephen Goodchild had a fresh 7lber in the Cottage on Friday.  Our visiting Swedish double act Benny Johansson and Anders Olovsson had a 7lb fish a piece, one from Floating Bank and one from Cairnton Pool.

Flies that did the trick were Sunrays, small hitched, Editor and small Banana flies. 

Water heights were 1" on Monday, 6" on Wednesday and 9" on Saturday and the water temperatures were 55/60 Fahrenheit.

Cheers Brian

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This was quite a tough week for us due to the bright sunshine and humidity but things did cool down slightly towards the end of the week and we picked up some fish. There were fish in some of the pools but really they were not interested in much, although we did have a few offers on Mon/Tues, then the sunshine and humidity really kicked in and switched the fish off completely. Thursday however we did manage a 5lb grilse from the Spout on a tiny Crathie. Friday was a good day for Louis Middleton when he managed a 5lb grilse from the Cottage on a small Crathie. On Saturday Mark Blair had two to the hitch, a 9lber from the Spout and a 4lb grilse from Cottage Stream.  Water heights were 4.5" on Monday and by Saturday down to 1.5". Water temperatures were 58/65 Fahrenheit. 

This coming week looks to be cooler with some much needed rain.

As ever, please contact Sarah to book your fishing for the rest of the 2026 season. Availability listed on our website. 

Cheers Brian

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A real mixture of weather and water conditions this week with sunshine, cloud, rain and westerly winds. On Monday/Tuesday we were sitting at 0" on the gauge & by Wednesday 2". Thursday we had the first decent rise for a good while rising from 7" to 1' 6" in the morning but with that brought blankets of Algae and the river resembling a bowl of green salad but nice to see the river with some water in it. Friday/ Saturday we had lovely settled water with a very slight peat stain. All week we were getting interest from fish with offers etc but just not hanging on but great to see fish in the pools. We ended the week with 1 salmon and 4 grilse with small Ally's Shrimps & Cascades working well.

Water heights were 0" Monday/Tuesday. Wednesday 2". Thursday 7" rising to 1' 6". Friday 1' 1". Saturday 8".

Water temperature were 57/59 Fahrenheit 

Cheers Brian