Caithness is world renowned for the quality and diversity of its wild brown trout fishing. Most of the county is under laid with limestone and the localised feeding is rich with the wild fish growing to an above average size.

The best months to visit us are normally May to September with excellent mayfly (Green Drake) hatches experienced from mid June to mid August.

Flies to bring with you include most traditional Scottish loch style patterns like the Soldier Palmer, Zulu or Invicta together with some exciting dry flies like the Adams, Black Gnat or the Elk Hair Sedge. Fly size varies between 10 to 16 but there are well stocked tackle shops in the local towns of Wick and Thurso if you come unprepared. Most of the fishing is 'top of the water' executed with a floating line and a rod of 9 to 10ft.

The Forss House Hotel is centrally located for famous waters like Loch Watten, Loch St Johns, Heilan, Calder, Reay Lochs, Toftingall and there is also trout fishing on a day permit available on the River Thurso.

We can usually call upon top Scottish trout fishing guide and author Lesley Crawford who lives close by the hotel, to assist guests (some notice may be required in the busy months). Lesley can also provide a selection of tackle hire and waders if needed. Check out her comprehensive website
www.wildtroutfisher.co.uk for more info.

Let us know and we'll be happy to arrange a packed lunch. At the end of the day the Fish Room is on hand to dry your gear and there's space for the catch in the freezer.

Contact Leslie on (01847) 811470

Picture from the Caithness Biodiversity Collection