Fishing
Some of the best salmon rivers and fishing lochs in Scotland are to be found in Caithness and North Sutherland.
As well as fly fishing there is the opportunity for rock fishing and sea angling in the Pentland Firth and coastal waters too.
There is a large variety of fish species to go after with freshwater species including brown trout and salmon and saltwater species including halibut, cod, dogfish, haddock and many more.
Situated in Wick, the shop is surrounded by some of the finest fishing in Scotland, from Trout fishing on quality trout lochs such as Watten & St Johns, to salmon fishing on the river Wick and Thurso.
As well as a well equipped shop Hugo is always on hand to give expert advice on all local fishing. See more on their website.
Harpers Fly Fishing Services is in Thurso and provides equipment for outdoor activities including fishing, shooting, camping and surfing. Pop in to get invaluable local knowledge on fishing in the area. The shop doesn’t have its own web presence but you can contact them by phone or pop in.
57 High Street
Thurso
KW14 8AZ
Tel: 01847 893179
St John’s Loch is situated near the village of Dunnet some 8 miles East of Thurso in the County of Caithness. See their website to understand how to join in fishing St John’s Loch.
Fishing available on the Thurso River includes salmon and trout fishing on Beat 1, salmon fishing on the Private Beat and trout fishing on Glutt Water, the Duck Loch and Loch Willan.
Fishing in these areas is arranged via River Superintendent, Eddie McCarthy or his designated representative, on behalf of Ulbster Estates (Sporting) Ltd. For more, including accommodation for fishing trips, see the website.
FNF Ltd produces quality fly tying materials for anglers.
The team are hugely experienced anglers boasting multiple international caps. All products have been developed and tested on the competition circuit. See more on their website.
Caithness Chamber of Commerce
Naver Business Centre
Naver House
Naver Road
Thurso
KW14 7QA
Telephone: 01847 890076
Email: enquiries@investcaithness.com