The A to Z of Where to Fish For Wild Brown Trout in the Rivers of Scotland

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Clyde

The Clyde rises in the borders hills near Moffat and offers exceptional trout and grayling fishing in gin clear water. The ongoing rehabilitation of the lower Clyde, which was until recently deplorably polluted, has made it possible for salmon and sea trout to re-establish themselves in this once prolific river.

As with all major rivers in Scotland the Clyde is covered by a Protection Order under the Fresh water and Fisheries Act. Because of the pollution problem the Clyde has become reknowned as a trout and  grayling water and the effect of the Protection Order has been to enhance access to fishing as there are few conflicts with salmon interests. Fishing permits are available along the length of the river from Angling Clubs, Post Offices, shops and hotels.

Lamington and District Angling Improvement Association. 9 miles of mostly double bank from Boat Bridge, Thankerton to Bower Pool, Roberton. Stocked annually. Log on to www.lamingtonfishing.co.uk for full details of this quality value for money water.

Mid-Clyde Angling Association, 8 miles double bank salmon, sea trout and brown trout fishing. Day tickets £5 to 30th of June and £10 thereafter from Price Cutters in Larkhall, Motherwell, Coatbridge, Bellshill the PO in Uddingston and tackle shops in the area. For more information call 01698 889472.

United Clyde Angling Protective Association have the fishing from the falls of Clyde at New Lanark downstream, permits are available from The Secretary, UCAPA, c/o Civic Square Post Office and Newspaper, 39, Civic Square, Motherwell, Lanarkshire, ML1 1TP.

River Avon (Clyde) 18 miles of fishing for salmon, sea trout, trout and grayling. £17 for the year for trout and grayling. Call 01698 791436 for information, permits from tackle shops in the area.