Share your dates and interests and Bill will recommend a suitable available guide.
Meet Bill Drew, founder of Best Fishing Scotland and an experienced guide who plans tailored salmon, trout and grayling trips across Scotland.
Meet Graeme Ferguson, a full-time Scottish fishing guide with lifelong river and loch experience and a patient, practical approach to guests.
Meet Stephen Japp, a busy Scottish guide for salmon, trout and grayling on rivers including the Tay, Tweed and Spey, teaching all abilities.
You do not need to choose alone. We match your dates, target species, preferred area and experience with an appropriate guide and realistic fishing options.
Tell us your dates, party, experience and what you hope to catch.
We consider suitable water, location and guide availability.
Review the recommended guide, fishing and written quote before confirming.
Best Fishing Scotland creates carefully planned fishing days, tours and skills sessions on Scotland's rivers and lochs. Our guides combine local knowledge with friendly, patient tuition so that first-time anglers and experienced fishers can enjoy the water at their own pace.
We help with the details around the fishing too, including suitable rivers, permits, tackle, waders, accommodation recommendations and realistic travel plans. The aim is simple: a relaxed, memorable Scottish fishing experience built around each guest.
“A top notch day with a world class guide, in some of the most beautiful streams. Highly recommended.”
“Fantastic day. Caught my first grayling and had a nice day with James. Learned a lot as well.”
“Patient, encouraging and fun to be with. Thank you so much for organising such a great trip.”
“A very good day out on the river in an exceptional place. The peace and tranquillity was out of this world, with a brilliant instructor.”
“You really go out of your way to teach the technical aspects, but also the wider context. I genuinely couldn’t have hoped for a better introduction to fly fishing.”
“Bill is a fantastic guide, with an immense amount of local knowledge and a great sense of humour. We had the water to ourselves and the day went by so fast.”
Bill considers your dates, target species, preferred location, experience and any practical requirements, then recommends a suitable available guide and water.
Yes. Requests are welcome and will be considered alongside the guide's availability, location and suitability for the planned fishing.
Yes. Many of our guides provide patient tuition for first-time anglers, families and children, with the day adapted to confidence and experience.
We provide the suitable rods, reels, lines, flies, waders and boots for guided fishing days and arrange the required permission or permits for the named water. Your written plan confirms every inclusion.
Our guide network covers rivers, lochs and fisheries across Scotland. Recommendations depend on your dates, target species, conditions and availability.
Yes. Multi-day plans can combine suitable waters, species and guides, with practical advice about travel and accommodation.
