South Esk salmon fishing
Salmon are present in the river when the season opens on February 16th, but they are slow to pass upstream in low temperatures due to the dam at Kinnaird (near Brechin) and other obstacles further upstream. Fresh fish quickly run upstream once the temperature rises to 6°C and the water levels are suitable. The middle reaches usually enjoy their sport around mid-March. In a normal year, the second week of April will be the arrival of fresh springers in Glen Clova. May is the best month for spring salmon fishing. Given water, grilse arrive on summer floods from June onwards and later in the season. Some larger salmon arrive until the season closes on October 31st.