Fishing on the Spey

Badenoch Angling Association was formed in the mid 60’s with the aim of improving fishing in the Badenoch area.  The Association control fishing on the River Spey from the mouth of the River Tromie to the Spey Dam at Laggan, mostly double bank.  There is also fishing on the A86 side of Loch Laggan and part of Loch Ericht.

A Typical Catch

The fishing is mostly brown trout with the occasional salmon.  There’s also some pike fishing between Lochan Uvie and Laggan and Loch Laggan itself holds some specimen pike.

                                        Loch Ericht

Location – just follow the A9 to Newtonmore or Kingussie and you’re there!

                                                                                                                                                                              Loch Laggan

Permit Information

 Permits are available from many local OUTLETS or from Badenoch Angling Association by contacting Sandy Bennett who will gladly help put you on the right track with the latest information on all the waters. 

Sandy can be contacted on 01540 661645.

Rules Information - click here for info

For boats on Spey Dam contact Laggan Stores on 01528 544257 (open Monday-Saturday 9.00 – 17.00 hours, except Thursday when shop closes at 12.00 noon.  Sunday opening from 11.00 – 12.00 noon)

 Click here for permit COSTS

                                                                                                                Spey Dam