News & Information

 

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...

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...

Butterstone Stocked in preparation for the new Season

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...

Balhomish closed until further notice

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...
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Butterstone stocking update and fishing report

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...
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DBAA Gallery

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...
Butterstone Loch

Butterstone Loch – Evening Permits

The committee has agreed to trial Butterstone Evening Permits as per AGM suggestion. These are only available to book on the day after 14:00 and are priced at £17 per...
Balhomish roadmap

DBAA March 2025 Newsletter

DBAA 2025 SEASON NEWSLETTER Dear Members, The 2025 river season has now opened, and the lochs will be opening on 01 April. The committee would like to make you aware...
Butterstone Loch

Butterstone permits available from the shop.

As per the suggestion at the AGM, Butterstone permits will be available from 1st April'25 at the "Best Buy" in Birnam. This is a trial for the 2025 season and...