🎣 Fishing on the River Don

The River Don is well known for fishing, especially for salmon and trout. People have fished here for hundreds of years. The river provides clean, fast‑flowing water, which fish need to stay healthy and strong. Fishing is carefully managed so the river and its wildlife are protected.

🐟 What Fish Live in the River?

Several kinds of fish live in the River Don. These include Atlantic salmon, sea trout, brown trout, eels and lamprey. Salmon are the most famous because they swim all the way from the sea back to the river where they were born. This makes the River Don a very special place for fish and people alike.

📍 Fishing Around Inverurie

Around Inverurie, the river is wide and flows past paths, bridges and green spaces. This part of the river is popular with anglers, but it is also shared with walkers, wildlife and families. Fishing takes place quietly along the riverbanks, and people are asked to respect others using the paths and the river.

♻️ Catch and Release

To help protect fish numbers, most salmon fishing on the River Don uses catch and release. This means fish are carefully returned to the water after being caught. Looking after fish like this helps make sure there will still be salmon in the river for future generations.

🛡️ Looking After the River

The River Don is looked after by organisations that protect fish and wildlife. They check river conditions, watch out for illegal fishing, and help keep the river healthy. Clean water and safe riverbanks are important for fish, birds, animals – and people too.

👀 Did You Know?

Fishing is just one way people enjoy the River Don. Even if you’re not fishing, you might see anglers casting their lines, watching the water carefully, and then quietly moving on. It’s all part of the life of the river.