Glen Lyon is often called Scotland's longest and loveliest glen and the river that runs through it is a classic Highland fly water — the Tay's southern tributary that drains the high country between Schiehallion and Ben Lawers before joining the Tay at Aberfeldy. Mandatory catch-and-release applies. Declining Atlantic salmon populations are Category 3 under Scottish Government classification; every fish returned matters. The upper river above Bridge of Balgie is small, tumbling, and holds free-rising wild brown trout in beautiful mountain scenery. The middle river through the main glen is the best trout water: wide enough for a proper drift, intimate enough to wade through, with pools and glides that hold good fish. The lower river below Fortingall is bigger water and takes salmon on their push up to the upper Tay beats. Salmon fishing on the Lyon is modest compared to the Tay mainstem but it gets its share of autumn fish, and the river is fly-only on most beats. Managed by estates with limited day-ticket availability — the best access is through Invervar and Fortingall beats. A river worth travelling for.

• Mixed

• Ecology: Moderate
• Chemical: Unknown

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