
The River Annan
The River Annan is a multi-species fishery in South West Scotland that offers salmon, sea trout, brown trout and winter grayling fishing.
The river is open throughout the year with some excellent fishing on a variety of beats available on both day and season permits as well as some syndicate and timeshare rods.
With good options for accommodation throughout the catchment, the Annan is an ideal fishing holiday or short break destination for all types of game angling.
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Latest News & Reports
The latest news and fishing reports from the River Annan in South West Scotland.
Plus informative blog articles on fishing the Annan for salmon, sea trout, brown trout and grayling.
Blown Up! – A Tale Of Aggressive Surface Feeding Trout
Written by: Martyn Haines Stalking the upper Annan is normally a gentle pursuit, stooped low, peering from behind cover for signs of activity, hopeful that the next run, glide, or pool head may hold feeding…
Keep readingSea Trout Fishing
A Guide To Fishing The Annan… Written by Michael Fearns Sea trout are an enigmatic fish which at times share some behavioural traits with non-migratory trout, however, they are mostly a secretive and shy fish…
Keep reading2023 Season Review
Written by Michael Fearns Each year most Scottish salmon rivers have a traditional opening ceremony for the salmon season ahead, usually in partnership with a local distillery with salmon fishing and whisky having a long…
Keep readingYouth Angling Development Days 2023
Positivity Through Angling… Written by Michael Fearns Positivity Through Angling is a free to attend youth angling development project run by the Annan DSFB giving children the opportunity to either try fishing for the first…
Keep reading2022 Season Review
Following the very dry and hot summer of the previous year giving poor conditions during peak season, the 2022 season started with some optimism that lightning rarely strikes twice. Unfortunately, as the season unfolded, the…
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