Angus offers challenging and satisfying angling on rivers and lochs, and on the sea and shore. Two of its major assets are the Rivers North and South Esk, which run from their rising in the hills through the county to the sea, and provide opportunities for anglers of most abilities, from spring to autumn.

The river North Esk is one of the most prolific salmon rivers in the northern hemisphere, although the spring run, in common with other Scottish rivers has declined. Given appropriate weather conditions it provides excellent sport. The North Esk is formed by the Water of Mark and the outflow from Loch Lee. It is thirty-five miles long entering the sea north of Montrose.

The South Esk is one of Scotland's finest sea trout rivers during the summer months. With appropriate weather conditions salmon runs are good in the spring and excellent in the autumn. The river is some forty-nine miles long with excellent fishing from Glen Clova down to the Montrose Basin where it enters the sea.