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The Allt Dearg is a scenic Highland stream characterised by fast-flowing, rocky sections with good oxygenation, ideal for wild brown trout and sea trout in its lower reaches. The river offers a challenging but rewarding experience for fly fishers, with pocket water and pools providing varied fishing opportunities throughout its course. Access is generally good across much of the river, though permits are required from the local estate or fishing rights holders; check locally before fishing.
The statutory close season on Allt Dearg runs 15 March – 15 June (rivers, England & Wales). No coarse fishing is permitted during this period. Fishing rights on Allt Dearg are typically held by the riparian owner or a local angling association — check before visiting, as no rod licence is required in Scotland.
Water level data from the Environment Agency Real Time Flood Monitoring API. Nearest gauging station. Always verify conditions on arrival.
Allt Dearg holds brown trout, sea trout, atlantic salmon.
No rod licence is required to fish Allt Dearg in Scotland. Permission from the riparian owner, an estate or a local angling club is usually required on most stretches.
No rod licence is required to fish Allt Dearg in Scotland. You will typically need permission from the riparian owner, an estate beat or a local angling club for most stretches of Allt Dearg.
Always check conditions before you visit — access, water quality and rules can change seasonally. SEPA's Water Environment Hub provides up-to-date water quality information for Scottish rivers.
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