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11 lakes, rivers and fisheries in Fife, mapped with species, facilities and day-ticket prices, ranked by live catch reports.
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The best fishing venues in Fife
Ranked by data quality: venues with full species, facility and pricing info first.
Top venues
East Bank
Fife · KY3 9YG
East Bank is a non-carp permit water on Kinghorn Loch in Fife, managed by the Scottish Carp Group, with day tickets, bait, camping and night fishing available.
£6 adult, £2 junior/OAP (3 rods max)Fort Springs Fishery
Fife · KY15 7TG
Found in Scotland, Fort Springs Fishery is a lake listed on GilledIt. A day ticket or permit is usually needed to fish here. Open GilledIt to see recent catches, weather and directions.
View venue →North Bank
Fife · KY3 9YG
North Bank on Kinghorn Loch in Fife is a Scottish Carp Group water holding carp, pike, perch and roach, with day tickets, bailiff, café, camping, night fishing and tackle shop.
£6 adult, £2 junior/OAP (3 rods max)The Golden Loch
Fife · KY14 6HZ
The Golden Loch in Fife is a fly fishing venue for trout and perch with camping and food on site, offering catch-and-release tickets up to 8 hours.
£20 catch & release, £28 take fishBallo Reservoir
Fife · KY6 3HH
Ballo Reservoir is a named reservoir in Scotland, listed in the GilledIt directory. UK reservoirs are often managed for trout or coarse fishing through a water company or club, so check for day tickets and access before travelling. Track catches and weather for this water in the GilledIt app.
View venue →Buckhaven and District Sea Angling Club
Fife · KY8 1AX
Buckhaven and District Sea Angling Club sits in Scotland and is mapped on GilledIt as a club water. Check the GilledIt app for live catch reports and conditions.
View venue →Ferry Loch
Fife · KY11 1JD
Ferry Loch is a named lake in Scotland, listed in the GilledIt directory. Confirm access, permits and any club rules before fishing. See it on the map and log your session in GilledIt.
View venue →Loch Glow Reservoir
Fife · KY4 0JW
Loch Glow Reservoir is a reservoir in Scotland. A day ticket or permit is usually needed to fish here. See what's been caught recently in the GilledIt app.
View venue →Newburgh Angling Club Hut
Fife · KY14 6EY
Found in Scotland, Newburgh Angling Club Hut is a club water listed on GilledIt. See what's been caught recently in the GilledIt app.
View venue →Raith Lake
Fife · KY2 5NG
Found in Scotland, Raith Lake is a lake listed on GilledIt. A day ticket or permit is usually needed to fish here. See what's been caught recently in the GilledIt app.
View venue →Parkview Fishery
Fife · KY15 7UN
Mapped fishing venue. Open the listing for the map and directions.
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What you can catch in Fife
Species
Species aggregated from venue records across Fife. Browse the full UK species guide.
Do I need a licence to fish in Fife?
Scotland has no rod-licence system. To fish in Fife you need permission (a permit) from the owner of the fishing rights. For salmon and sea trout that's the local District Salmon Fishery Board or estate; for coarse and brown trout fishing, ask the fishery or landowner. Local tackle shops and FishPal are the usual places to buy permits.
Fishing in Fife: FAQ
There are 11 mapped fishing venues in Fife on GilledIt, from day-ticket commercial fisheries to club waters and free spots. The most complete venue records in our Fife directory include East Bank, Fort Springs Fishery, North Bank. Open the map or browse the list above to find the closest water to you.
Scotland has no rod-licence system. To fish in Fife you need permission (a permit) from the owner of the fishing rights. For salmon and sea trout that's the local District Salmon Fishery Board or estate; for coarse and brown trout fishing, ask the fishery or landowner. Local tackle shops and FishPal are the usual places to buy permits.
The most commonly stocked and reported species across Fife venues are carp, pike, perch, roach, trout. Check each venue page for its full species list.
Yes, at least 2 venues in Fife list day tickets, typically £8–£25 per day. See the day-ticket directory for prices across the UK.
Open the GilledIt app and the map centres on your location with every Fife venue marked. Filter by species, day ticket and facilities, and see live catch reports before you drive out.
See live catch reports across Fife
What came out this week, on what bait, at which venue. GilledIt is free on iOS and Android.
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