DBAA
Founded over 50 years ago predominantly as a brown trout fishing association, Dunkeld and Birnam Angling Association has grown to its current capacity of 420 members. Our membership comprises both local and country members from throughout the UK, made up of adult, junior and senior members.
The Dunkeld and Birnam Angling Association has access to Trout fishing on sections of the Rivers Tay and Braan and also Balhomish Loch and Butterstone Loch, with all association waters being available to members for trout fishing.
Balhomish and Butterstone lochs are for members only - there are no day tickets available for visiting anglers.
News & Information
Butterstone update – 05 September
An 11/12lb rainbow caught and released by Butterstone regular Steve Gamlen. We have never stocked a fish of this size and, as an absolute minimum, has doubled in size since it was stocked. Well done to Steve for returning which will hopefully encourage more rods out over the last 2 months of the season. The…
Biosecurity measures to prevent spreading Gyrodactylus salaris – applicable to all anglers fishing our beats
In addition to individual beat rules DBAA Anglers must take strict biosecurity measures to prevent spreading Gyrodactylus salaris (a lethal parasite that devastates Atlantic salmon). Because the parasite survives for up to 7 days in damp conditions, anglers must disinfect or completely dry all waders, nets, and tackle when moving between different river catchments. Mandatory Protective Measures for Anglers
Butterstone update 12 June 2026
The weather and conditions have been challenging over the Spring months and the anglers who fared best were fishing to the conditions. As agreed at the 2025 AGM, anglers may start early morning as long as they are clear of the Harbour by 08:30 so as not to disturb Landrover meeting and greeting their clients.…