Fly fishing on the Isle of Skye, Scotland

The Snizort is the main salmon river on the Isle of Skye, and we're lucky to own the fishing rights for its entire length. The river has 12 beats - the first two including sea pools within the grounds of the Skeabost.

Some of the best holding pools are in the middle section of the river, known as “the flats” (beats 3 - 7). They're only a short drive from the hotel and get most of the angling effort throughout the season. The character of the river changes as you move on to the upper stretches, with gorge pools and streamy glides to explore for the more adventurous angler (beats 8 - 12).

As the Snizort is a typical highland spate river, it is dependent on rainfall to create good fishing conditions. The best conditions are the days following a heavy downpour when the river has risen in height. Fish start to rest in the various pools as the spate recedes, temporarily halting their journey to the spawning grounds in the hills of Glenmore. Sea trout follow the salmon up the river and they can provide good sport in lower water conditions on single-handed rods. Although they are smaller in stature, they are hard-fighting and acrobatic when hooked.

We do not have a Ghillie on site but we can recommend one for you to contact directly to arrange tuition.