Dunkeld and Birnam Angling Association

Fishing on the rivers Tay and Braan and lochs Butterstone and Balhomish.

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 Stocked in preparation for the new Season

March 26, 2026

Butterstone was recently stocked ahead of the opening on the 1st of April. Once again we have secured top quality, hard fighting stock averaging 2.5lb’s with some considerably larger specimens amongst them. Butterstone tend to fish well early season and those who put in the time to locate the fish and their food of choice…

Balhomish closed until further notice

March 26, 2026

Due to ongoing tree felling, the access routes to Balhomish are closed to the public. We have engaged with the Forestry Commission but no date has been given for completion of works and the reopening of access.We have explored alternative access routes but unfortunately none are suitable.We will make an announcement as and when we…

Butterstone stocking update and fishing report

August 14, 2025

Butterstone has seen a steady number of bookings this season and the committee approved 2 additional stockings over the Summer months which has paid dividends with good catches reported. The quality of the fish is outstanding and, to minimize cormorant predation, most fish are in the 2.5/3lb class with a fair number significantly larger. Evening…