Frequently Asked Questions
How can I join the Association & are there any special conditions?
Do you have a list of fishing's & where are they?
What are the rules for fishing?
Can I get a visitor permit & how much do they cost?
Can I have an exchange tickets with other clubs?
How much does it cost to join?
How many members are there in the Association?
What's the history of the Association?
How can I join the Association & are there any special conditions?
You can join the Association by picking up an application form from Somers in Bon-Accord Street, Bains in George Street or Aberdeenwatersports on Waterloo Quay. You can also print off the application form on this web site and send it to the Secretary at the address given or, indeed, apply directly on line --Here. At the moment there is an approximate one year waiting time for adults but none for juniors or minors. A reminder that a minor permits is available to members for the younger members of the family under 12 years of age. This allows you to take the youngsters out with you to encourage them to participate in the sport of angling and decide if they wish to become full members of the Association. Cost £5 per child for the whole season---Contact the Secretary for a permit.
Do you have a list of fishings & where are they?
The Association has over thirty miles of fishing bank on the Rivers Dee, Don Ythan. We also have Loriston Loch on the outskirts of Aberdeen. To see details why not check out the maps. We also currently (2008) have access to fishing on the Dee beats of Knappach and Tilbouries and Haddo and Raemoir fisheries, see side menu for details.
What are the rules for fishing?
The rules are considered every year depending on how they have operated the previous season. They can be found here
Can I get a visitor permit & how much do they cost?
Yes you can get a visitors ticket provided you stay 25 outside Aberdeen. Check here for details
Can I have an exchange tickets with other clubs?
Yes you can, exchange permits (no charge) are available for Inverness, Inverurie and Brechin Angling Club waters from Somers Fishing Tackle, 13 Bon-Accord Terrace, Aberdeen.
How much does it cost to join?
To join the Association currently costs an adult a one off sum of £ 250 with an annual fee, at the moment of £165. This annual fee is reviewed every year and agreed at the AGM. There is no joining fee for Juniors. For Junior members the annual subscription shall be less than the ordinary annual subscriptions to a degree, to be determined by an Annual General Meeting, currently this is.£40.
What's a junior?
A junior is defined as a person of 12 years of age to under 18 and that the fact that a junior is undergoing apprenticeship or further education, when he becomes 17 shall not entitle him still to be considered a junior member
How many members are there in the Association?
There are approx. 1100 members in the Association .