‘..the pleasure of fishing this delightful river, with its extensive beats, its constant array of fish, and enchanting variety of pools, never wanes. Long may such fishing endure!’ – John Ashley Cooper, A Salmon Fisher’s Odyssey
The river Naver is divided into six rotating beats, the Private Water and the Association Water and covers 18 miles. Starting from Loch Naver, the river flows from the heathery upland, down through birch and alder woods, meandering across hay fields, before widening out through the lower flood plains.
Skelpick tenants are uniquely able to fish the whole of the river. The Skelpick Beat is one of the six rotating beats which enables tenants to fish a different beat each day. The Private Water is a productive two mile stretch exclusive to Skelpick. It consists of eight pools just above the tidal water including the famous fast flowing pools, the Cruives and Telford, and the quiet glide of the Squab.
Salmon Fishing Lets At a Glance
• 4 rods; 2 on the rotating Skelpick Beat and 2 on the Private Water
• Experienced ghillies
• Accommodation for up to 9 guests at Skelpick Lodge
• Fishing lets run from Sunday to Sunday
• The salmon fishing season runs from January to September
• POA
Due to the popularity of this river, weeks only become available occasionally. Please email us to be added to the waiting list.
Fishing on the Association Water, which consists of the lowest three pools on the river within the tidal water, is accessible to at a daily rate. Two tickets are sold each day, for more information please contact Ray Cooper at The Store, Bettyhill (01641 521207). (Please note these tickets are not available to guests who have rented salmon fishing on the river)
