River Dee Season Opened At Crathes Castle Beat

The 2025 River Dee fishing season was opened at Crathes Castle beat on 1st February.

Saturday, 1st February marked the ceremonial opening of the 2025 River Dee fishing season at the Crathes Castle beat on Leys Estate.

The ceremonial first cast was made by young angler James Wynn, assisted by Al Peake, demonstrating that the future is in safe hands.

Before heading to the river bank guest speaker Robert Harper, who has dedicated nearly 50 years of his working life to being a ghillie on the river, toasted the 2025 season.

Thank you to the River Dee team and TwinPeakes Flyfishing for delivering a fantastic opening event.

We wish everyone connected to the river a successful season ahead.