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

Salmon and winter Grayling fishing

February 23, 2026

The DBAA has been advised that there is a reduced likelihood of diesel being encountered on the River Ty and that fishing ca resume. However, should you encounter diesel you should report this immediately to the relevant bodies, TDSFB and/ or SEPA. Alternatively, contact any member of the DBAA Committee and we will forward your…

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…

DBAA Gallery

April 19, 2025

New for the 2025 Season, the DBAA would like to invite our members to submit photos to enhance the website. Our website is public so please ensure that fish are handled correctly and in the water or net where possible. Note – no salmon pics will be publish if the fish is out the water.…