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River Lyon

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Glen Lyon is often called Scotland's longest and loveliest glen and the river that runs through it is a classic Highland fly water — the Tay's southern tributary that drains the high country between Schiehallion and Ben Lawers before joining the Tay at Aberfeldy.

Species

Decent — worth a look

Low and clear — careful approach country. Low water tactics — small singles, riffling hitch in the smooth glides.

75% confidence in this read
Water temperature for atlantic salmon
Cool — slow
6°C est.ideal 10–14°C
0°14°28°
Conditions
Level
0.31 m
Water temp
6.1°C
Estimated
Clarity
Clear
Air temp
7°C
Wind
S 7 km/h
Light breeze
Pressure
1002 hPa
Rain · 48h
0.0 mm
No meaningful rain
Rain · ahead
7.7 mm
Light rain · next 48h

Live readings — water temperature is an estimate where the gauge does not record it.

How to fish it · for atlantic salmon
When
Morning into early afternoon.
Where
Pool tails, steadier runs, and any water with pace.
Method
Fish a sensible line-and-fly combination for the height and pace of water.
Kit
13 ft #8/9 double-hander in spate, 10 ft #8 single in low water. Floating line plus a fast-sink tip. 12–15 lb fluoro tippet.
Why this works
Fair conditions based on river hydrology and migration patterns.
Through the year
0–3 scale · May highlighted
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Salmon runRun
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
GrannomHatch
2
2
Evening SedgeHatch
2
3
3
3
2
Large Dark OliveHatch
1
2
2
1
Iron BlueHatch
1
2
2
1

Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.

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About this water

Glen Lyon is often called Scotland's longest and loveliest glen and the river that runs through it is a classic Highland fly water — the Tay's southern tributary that drains the high country between Schiehallion and Ben Lawers before joining the Tay at Aberfeldy. The upper river above Bridge of Balgie is small, tumbling, and holds free-rising wild brown trout in beautiful mountain scenery. The middle river through the main glen is the best trout water: wide enough for a proper drift, intimate enough to wade through, with pools and glides that hold good fish. The lower river below Fortingall is bigger water and takes salmon on their push up to the upper Tay beats. Salmon fishing on the Lyon is modest compared to the Tay mainstem but it gets its share of autumn fish, and the river is fly-only on most beats. Managed by estates with limited day-ticket availability — the best access is through Invervar and Fortingall beats. A river worth travelling for.

  • Mixed
Seasons & zones
  • Salmon15 January → 15 October
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