Fish the RiverS Deveron & DON

Join Catskill Casts & Coverts for a week-long adventure in historic Aberdeenshire, Scotland!   

As the first and only outfitter in the UK to fish from western-style rafts, Catskill Casts & Coverts provides an exclusive opportunity. Floating is made possible by securing rights to both banks along extensive stretches of river—an accomplishment we're proud to offer. We've secured over ten miles of the River Deveron and eight miles of the River Don, offering access to prime waters that are otherwise inaccessible.

The Deveron and Don are renowned across the UK and Europe for their exceptional brown trout fishing. With exclusive access to over 18 miles of riverbanks, covering the best beats in the region, we provide a varied and exciting fishing experience. Some are within walking distance, while others are a short scenic drive away, all offering the best chances for success.

While brown trout are the primary target, there's also the potential to hook a spring salmon. For those interested in trying their hand at it, Spey casting gear is available.  

If there is fly on the water then dry fly, in particular deer hair emergers and the Scottish dry the ‘jingler’, rule supreme and it is often the technical glides that yield the biggest fish. During periods when there is no fly, great success can be had nymphing the riffles and runs, or by fishing streamers and spiders. The main April hatches are March Brown’s and Large Dark Olives, both of which are a substantial mouthful and the reason why the largest trout of the season are nearly always caught in April. Whilst they won’t give themselves up easily, there is the potential to catch a 25” + trout from all of the beats that we will fish. 

April trout fishing is relatively relaxed, and each day will start with a cooked breakfast with anglers, fishing in pairs with their guides, leaving the lodge by 9.30 am. A light lunch will be taken in the field with fishers returning to the lodge around 5.30 pm. All rods, reels, flies & terminal tackle will be provided.