Mayflies
Stoneflies
Caddisflies
- Ecology: Moderate
- Chemical: Unknown
SEPA (Scotland) · UKSC020209
Water temperature for Atlantic Salmon
Ideal15°C est.ideal 10–16°C
0°14°28°
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.
Likely species
Caddisflies
- Net-spinning caddisMost likelyLower confidenceNearest relative#12–14–16 · PupaWidespread riffle net-spinner; evening emergence.
- Large sedgesAlso possibleNearest relative#8–10 · AdultBig waked sedge in the last light and after dark.
- CapererAlso possibleLower confidence#10–12 · AdultBig autumn sedge; fish dry at last light.
- Green SedgeAlso possibleLower confidenceNearest relative#10–12–14–16 · NymphFree-living green caddis larva; fast stony riffles.
Hatch timeline · todayPeak at 14h
Hatch predictions
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Sub-surface · on the nymphunder the surface
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Beyond the hatch · worth watchingambient prey(1)
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Evidence
Survey-backed · regionalHigh confidence
Backed by regional invertebrate surveys; no sampling on this exact reach yet.
Through the year
0–3 scale · September highlighted
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Salmon runRun
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March BrownHatch
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CapererHatch
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3
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2
Heather FlyHatch
2
2
Autumn DunHatch
2
3
2
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
Ranked for today
Fly box · Atlantic Salmon
Beats · 4
The Beauly is a hydro-regulated salmon system just 12 miles from Inverness — not a simple spate river. A large Affric/Cannich hydro scheme (Mullardoch, Beinn a' Mheadhoin, Fasnakyle, Aigas, Kilmorack) shapes its flows, so compensation releases can keep parts of it fishable when true spate rivers struggle. Access splits sharply between the tidal Beauly Angling Club water near the firth — the ordinary-angler route — and the premium Lower Beauly syndicate below Kilmorack Dam, which is private members' water. The main salmon and grilse run begins around mid-June to July. Sea trout are part of the river's identity but should be handled conservatively. Confirm the current Beauly DSFB code, tide windows and method rules before booking.
Beauly Angling ClubMembers
The ordinary-angler route into the Beauly — tidal lower-river and firth water open roughly 11 February to 15 October, with permits through Grahams of Inverness or locally.
Lower Beauly FishingsMembers-only
The premier Beauly water — about 3.
Upper BeaulyAgent booking
More scenic upper-system salmon water above the syndicate beats, towards Strathglass, with later-season weighting.
Visit official site ↗Glass, Farrar & hydro / fish-lift contextEnquiry
Context for how the system works rather than a bookable beat — the Glass and Farrar tributaries and the Aigas, Kilmorack and Farrar/Affric hydro infrastructure (dams, compensation flows and Borland fish lifts) that govern fish movement and river height.
What's coming
Plan ahead
5-day outlook
Other water nearby · 5
Gallery · 2
COAST TO COAST Terrain map
Water quality (WFD)
The full read · show the working · for Atlantic Salmon · confidence 75%
How the river scores — hydrology factors
Water heightMedium Ideal0.0
Recent riseNone0.0
Falling after liftNot Applicable0.0
Water temperatureCool To Moderate0.0
Time in seasonOpening Period0.0
ClarityClearing0.0
Hydrology base0.0
Legal gate: Unknown Check Local Rules
Can you trust it?
Water temperatureair-to-water estimateestimated
Level / flowon-river gaugeobserved
Directions
Seasons & zones
- Salmon 11 February → 15 October
Sea trout: Variable seasonal (2026)
Related guides
Casting instructors near here
Booking & contacts
Beauly
Water temperature for Atlantic Salmon
Ideal15°C est.ideal 10–16°C
0°14°28°
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.
Likely species
Caddisflies
- Net-spinning caddisMost likelyLower confidenceNearest relative#12–14–16 · PupaWidespread riffle net-spinner; evening emergence.
- Large sedgesAlso possibleNearest relative#8–10 · AdultBig waked sedge in the last light and after dark.
- CapererAlso possibleLower confidence#10–12 · AdultBig autumn sedge; fish dry at last light.
- Green SedgeAlso possibleLower confidenceNearest relative#10–12–14–16 · NymphFree-living green caddis larva; fast stony riffles.
Hatch timeline · todayPeak at 14h
Hatch predictions
Today's headline hatch shown — see all 12 active hatches hour by hour as a supporter.
Start free trial14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Sub-surface · on the nymphunder the surface
Hatch predictions
Top nymph shown — see all 3 guilds as a supporter.
Start free trial14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Beyond the hatch · worth watchingambient prey(1)
Hatch predictions
Top prey shown — see all 2 as a supporter.
Start free trial14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
Evidence
Survey-backed · regionalHigh confidence
Backed by regional invertebrate surveys; no sampling on this exact reach yet.
Through the year
0–3 scale · September highlighted
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Salmon runRun
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
March BrownHatch
2
3
2
CapererHatch
2
3
3
2
Heather FlyHatch
2
2
Autumn DunHatch
2
3
2
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
Ranked for today
Fly box · Atlantic Salmon
Beats · 4
The Beauly is a hydro-regulated salmon system just 12 miles from Inverness — not a simple spate river. A large Affric/Cannich hydro scheme (Mullardoch, Beinn a' Mheadhoin, Fasnakyle, Aigas, Kilmorack) shapes its flows, so compensation releases can keep parts of it fishable when true spate rivers struggle. Access splits sharply between the tidal Beauly Angling Club water near the firth — the ordinary-angler route — and the premium Lower Beauly syndicate below Kilmorack Dam, which is private members' water. The main salmon and grilse run begins around mid-June to July. Sea trout are part of the river's identity but should be handled conservatively. Confirm the current Beauly DSFB code, tide windows and method rules before booking.
Beauly Angling ClubMembers
The ordinary-angler route into the Beauly — tidal lower-river and firth water open roughly 11 February to 15 October, with permits through Grahams of Inverness or locally.
Lower Beauly FishingsMembers-only
The premier Beauly water — about 3.
Upper BeaulyAgent booking
More scenic upper-system salmon water above the syndicate beats, towards Strathglass, with later-season weighting.
Visit official site ↗Glass, Farrar & hydro / fish-lift contextEnquiry
Context for how the system works rather than a bookable beat — the Glass and Farrar tributaries and the Aigas, Kilmorack and Farrar/Affric hydro infrastructure (dams, compensation flows and Borland fish lifts) that govern fish movement and river height.
What's coming
Plan ahead
5-day outlook
Other water nearby · 5
Gallery · 2
COAST TO COAST Terrain map
Water quality (WFD)
- Ecology: Moderate
- Chemical: Unknown
SEPA (Scotland) · UKSC020209
The full read · show the working · for Atlantic Salmon · confidence 75%
How the river scores — hydrology factors
Water heightMedium Ideal0.0
Recent riseNone0.0
Falling after liftNot Applicable0.0
Water temperatureCool To Moderate0.0
Time in seasonOpening Period0.0
ClarityClearing0.0
Hydrology base0.0
Legal gate: Unknown Check Local Rules
Can you trust it?
Water temperatureair-to-water estimateestimated
Level / flowon-river gaugeobserved
Directions
Seasons & zones
- Salmon 11 February → 15 October
Sea trout: Variable seasonal (2026)
Related guides
Casting instructors near here
Booking & contacts