The Cortachy fishings on the River South Esk lie immediately upstream of Sheilhill Bridge near Kirriemuir, and extend for three miles of nearly all double bank fishing, for a maximum of 6 rods. The fishings are divided into two beats of three rods each, rotating daily.

The lower beat, Downie Park, is approximately one mile in length with 14 named pools. It is a good holding beat, with good access throughout, and includes the upper middle and lower Kimbridge pool and the Carity Moo.

The upper beat, formerly the Riverwalk, Castle and Meeting beats in approximately two miles in length with over 20 named pools, and includes the famous meetings pool on the conference with the Prosen, and the Downie Park stream.

The South Esk is renowned for its sea trout, the best months being June & July. The Cortachy Fishings enjoyed an excellent July in 2009 with over 100 sea trout for the month.

There are also good run of salmon and grilse with the best months being April, May, September and October, the fishing ending on 31st October each year.

Fishing is by fly only. There is a full time ghillie, and a well appointed fishing hut.

Accommodation

Accommodation is available at Redheugh on Glenogil Estate, 10 minutes drive from the beat. Redheugh is a Victorian shooting lodge completely refurbished to a high standard in 2009. It sleeps a maximum of 11. The Drovers Inn, adjacent to the beat is a popular venue for fishermen with excellent food and bar facilities.