Fishery Encounters

We like to see ourselves as a friendly bunch at the Fishery where people can pop in for a blether and a wee fish along the way. But when two roe deer trotted into the car park and started to make their way toward the Fishery Centre the staff took a second glance at what they were drinking! Joking aside this is not the first time this has happened. Deer, otters, squirrels and an array of birds are regularly seen by staff and anglers whilst at the Fishery. It is great to see that wildlife feel comfortable to be amongst us and it is working towards helping us achieve and maintain our aim of people and nature living in harmony at Rothiemurchus.

Summer may be over (although the weather now is better than the summer!) but the fun does not stop for the Fishery team. Trickle stocking the ponds within the Fishery is constantly on the agenda as is maintenance of our loch fishing including checking over the boat on one of our pike lochs….I know what your think…tough job eh?!!

Now now boys!

Our young stags seem to be getting practice in a bit early! Some of them may have shed their velvet but they are a bit early for the rutting party and most probably too young! These beautiful boys are located in our deer farm on Rothiemurchus. Over the coming few weeks, more and more of the males will shed their velvet marking the end of the growing season of their antlers. Their testosterone levels will be increasing and the anger management will once more become and issue with one another until we near the depths of winter. For those lucky enough to live near red deer listening to the early morning roar or the clatter of antlers meeting really makes autumn come alive.

Springing into summer…..really?!

It is the month of all weathers, we all know that, but the change in 24 hours here on Rothiemurchus was pretty special!

One day, Ranger led activities and Fishing instruction was enjoyed in the sun by all with visitors wearing short-sleeved t-shirts, horses relaxing and basking in the sun and the flowers looking elegant with their fresh growth.

Fast forward 24 hours and there were few flowers to be seen being hidden under the snow, anglers were giving up for the day (although catching better than in the sunny conditions!) due to the onset of frost bite (well nearly!) and the wildlife were shutting up shop protecting themselves against the elements!

 Would we have it any other way…..absolutely not!

Fishing Fun at Rothiemurchus!

It is no secret the Fishery has been closed all winter due to flood damage. Several flood events during the autumn and winter meant that we sadly had to close the Fishery and wait for better weather to allow repairs to be carried out.

After a busy maintenance March we are delighted to say that we are back open for business as usual and as you can see from these pictures we have some rather large fish friends for anglers to catch this season. I am not sure from the picture if the fish is in control or the angler in this picture but one thing is for sure that fish is big!

We look forward to welcoming you back to the Fishery once more!