About Newtyle
The Newtyle beat consisting of 2 miles (3,2 km) of prime double bank fishing on the middle River Tay is located just downstream the pretty village of Dunkeld. The Newtyle beat produces fish regularly from the opening in January through to the end of the season in October, and with only 12 miles to the tide fresh running salmon with sea lice are taken throughout the season.
The beat produces a 10-years annual average catch of some 116 salmon over its 16 named pools which have perfect holding areas for salmon during most water levels. The wading on the beat is good in most of the pools and in higher water very little wading is needed. The Newtyle beat has some fantastic and classic pools for fly fishing as well as productive spinning water and caters for both the novice and the more experienced angler.
The fishing is normally let to 6 rods but taking the beat exclusively 8 rods can be accommodated. There is also boat available suited for both fly- and spinning as well as classic harling. The beat can also accommodate corporate parties with tackle provided and Spey casting lessons.
In the middle of the beat the iconic Newtyle fishing hut is located. A charming wood lined hut with wood burning stove, cooking facilities and WC, originating from the Victorian age of 1886.
The beat is managed by fulltime ghillie David Gardner who holds a lifetime fishing experience of the Newtyle beat. David is also a keen Spey casting instructor.
Distance from Edinburgh Airport: 55 mil – Glasgow: 70 mil – Gleneagles: 27 mil
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The Ghillie
Head ghillie David Gardner has known the Newtyle beat since his childhood. Fishing here as a kid with his farther in the 1970s he actually began diving for lost lures in the summer time eventually knowing every stone and hole on the beat. The recent 15 years David has worked as ghillie on the beat and in 2021 he took over the position as head ghillie. Being and expert salmon fisher and Spey-casting tutor David is keeping the beat in tip-top shape and look after his fishers always finds the best fishing spots.
David will be present on the beat from 8.30 in the morning until 17.00 in the afternoon. He will meet you in the morning advising where to go and how to fish and to how split the rods between the pools.
If needed David can also provide additional ghillies holding strong experience of the beat.
Contact: Tel: +44 (0)7715 257610 Email: newtylesalmonfihings@gmail.com
The seasons at Newtyle
JANUARY – FEBRUARY
Season opens at January 15th. River often runs high and cold (3-4 c), but fresh salmon start coming up and there will definitely be fish on the beat.
The beat is lightly fished these months but fish are in good strong conditions and the chance for a bigger salmon over 20 lbs is always there.
Harling and spinning seems to be the most effective way but also heavy flies fished on sinking lines are productive.
MARCH
More fresh salmon coming to the river. The run for Loch Tay starts with proper salmon in the 20-30 lbs category. Specially the warmer days are productive.
APRIL – MAY
The so called “Tummel run” of salmon starts. This period is one of the top periods for the Newtyle Beat with strong springers in the 10-20 lbs segment. Fly fishing gets very productive.
JUNE – JULY
The summer run start with regular salmon of 8-12 lbs as well as grilse start coming. Period can be pending on water level but due to several holding pools on the beat Newtyle always holds a good stock of salmon even in very low conditions. Rainfalls and rising water always generate good fishing in this period.
AUGUST
Fresh summer salmon keep coming up as well as grilse. Periods with rain, rising water and falling temperatures are great for fishing. Fly fishing very effective this month.
SEPTEMBER – OCTOBER
More salmon are coming to the river. When temperatures start falling in September another top period for Newtyle is starting. Days with frost in the morning are great for the fishing. By end September and October salmon start getting colored and more aggressive. Spinning, fly fishing and harling all works very well.
Season ends by October 15th.
Tackle for Newtyle
Trough out the season chest waders are recommended especially when flyfishing. The beat is easy and safe waded but studded boots and a wading stick can be advantageous.
TACKLE FOR SPINNING
January to March
10’ spinning rods are most commonly used throughout with casting weight up to 50 grams.
Braided 30 lbs or monofilament lines 18 lbs are appropriate.
Popular lures are Toby spoons 28 gr or Toby Salmo in 30 gr. Popular colours are silver, copper/silver and silver/gold. Wobblers 9 to 12 cm in orange and rainbow colors are effective as well.
April and May
Still Toby 28 gr and Toby Salmo 30 gr are working fine.
Flying C. spinners in 20 gr can be very effective.
The Payo Aegis style wobblers have shown very effective the latest years.
June, July and August
Toby lures in 18 and 28 gr are popular in silver, gold and copper colors.
Flying C. spinners fished upstream also very effective.
September and October
Bigger toby lures 28 and 30 gr works well again as well as 12 cm wobblers in aggressive colors like yellow, red and orange are effective.
TACKLE FOR FLY FISHING
January to March
Double handed flyrods 15 – 16’ are the most common used due to high water and heavy lines.
Sinking line/shooting heads – in fact a quick sinking head is often the game changer for successful fishing.
Leaders of min. .40 mm/20 lbs
Popular and effective flies are 2” tubes in black/yellow, Monkeys and ever popular Willie Gun.
April and May
14 – 15’ double handed rods are mostly used. A floating line with a sink tip (sink rate 3 to 5) or a fast-sinking polyleader will be sufficient. Mono leader in min. 15 lbs strength needed.
1” – 2” tubes and double/treble hook flies in size 8 – 6. Popular patterns are Ghillies, Cascade and Aurora Cascade, Willies, Red Francis and smaller Monkeys.
June, July and August
In normal summer conditions a floating line/shooting head with a slow sinking or intermediate tip or polyleader is sufficient.
Popular flies are small Cascade, Francis in size 10 – 12 – 14 as well as Sunray Shadows.
September and October
Unless very high water a floating line/shooting head with a slow sinking or intermediate tip will be sufficient.
Flies with red/orange material are popular including Ally Shrimp, Kylie, Willie Gun in size 6 – 10 as well as tubes 1” – 2”. Latest years the Newtyle Monkey has shown great success.
HARLING
As soon as the water level is over 1’6” harling can be very effective. Normally the boat uses 3 rods – typically two 11’ spinning rods and a fly rod in the middle.
Popular lures are Tomics, Kynocks, Finnish Jesse, Payo and Toby spoons. Effective flies are Willie Gun and conehead Monkeys.
Please note that our boats are fully equipped for harling including rods, reels, lures and inflatable life vests.
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