As well as the commercial fishing industry for which Peterhead's proximity with the North Sea is famous, there are many forms of leisure fishing available:

The River Ugie

Day permits (£30 per day) to fish the Ugie for Sea-Trout and Salmon are available from

Acumen Accountant, Balmoor Industrial Estate (round the corner from the fire-station).

Waterside Inn, Fraserburgh Road, Peterhead

Palace Hotel, Prince St. Peterhead

Harbour-pier sea-fishing

Peterhead is famed for its pier fishing; with anglers traveling from all over Scotland to catch Cod, Mackerel, Pollock, Ling and even the occasional Squid!

Inshore boat-fishing

Some small-boat owners are available to take anglers on day-fishing trips.

Stocked fisheries

There are several managed fishing lakes in the Buchan area, for which day permits are available.