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Fishing in
Scottish Borders.

13 lakes, rivers and fisheries in Scottish Borders, mapped with species, facilities and day-ticket prices, ranked by live catch reports.

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What you can catch in Scottish Borders

Species

GraylingTrout

Species aggregated from venue records across Scottish Borders. Browse the full UK species guide.

Do I need a licence to fish in Scottish Borders?

Scotland has no rod-licence system. To fish in Scottish Borders 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.

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Fishing in Scottish Borders: FAQ

There are 13 mapped fishing venues in Scottish Borders on GilledIt, from day-ticket commercial fisheries to club waters and free spots. The most complete venue records in our Scottish Borders directory include Fairnilee Old Sawmill, Kailzie Fishery, Yarrow Fishery. Open the map or browse the list above to find the closest water to you.

Scotland has no rod-licence system. To fish in Scottish Borders 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 Scottish Borders venues are grayling, trout. Check each venue page for its full species list.

Several Scottish Borders venues offer walk-on day tickets; check individual venue pages for pricing, or browse the UK day-ticket directory.

Open the GilledIt app and the map centres on your location with every Scottish Borders venue marked. Filter by species, day ticket and facilities, and see live catch reports before you drive out.

See live catch reports across Scottish Borders

What came out this week, on what bait, at which venue. GilledIt is free on iOS and Android.

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