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Fishing in
West Lothian.
7 lakes, rivers and fisheries in West Lothian, mapped with species, facilities and day-ticket prices, ranked by live catch reports.
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The best fishing venues in West Lothian
Ranked by data quality: venues with full species, facility and pricing info first.
Top venues
Cobbinshaw Angling Association
West Lothian · EH55 8LQ
Found in Scotland, Cobbinshaw Angling Association is a club water listed on GilledIt. Check the GilledIt app for live catch reports and conditions.
View venue →Beecraigs Loch
West Lothian · EH49 6PL
Beecraigs Loch is a named lake in Scotland, listed in the GilledIt directory. Confirm access, permits and any club rules before fishing. Track catches and weather for this water in the GilledIt app.
View venue →Drumtassie Trout Fishery
West Lothian · FK1 2JU
Mapped fishing venue. Open the listing for the map and directions.
View venue →Bangour Reservoir
West Lothian · EH52 6GU
Mapped fishing venue. Open the listing for the map and directions.
View venue →Fishing Platform
West Lothian · EH54 6US
Mapped fishing venue. Open the listing for the map and directions.
View venue →Fishing Spot
West Lothian · EH54 6SH
Mapped fishing venue. Open the listing for the map and directions.
View venue →Kirkton Larinier Fish Pass
West Lothian · EH54 7ES
Mapped fishing venue. Open the listing for the map and directions.
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Do I need a licence to fish in West Lothian?
Scotland has no rod-licence system. To fish in West Lothian 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 West Lothian: FAQ
There are 7 mapped fishing venues in West Lothian on GilledIt, from day-ticket commercial fisheries to club waters and free spots. The most complete venue records in our West Lothian directory include Cobbinshaw Angling Association, Beecraigs Loch, Drumtassie Trout 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 West Lothian 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.
West Lothian venues hold the usual UK coarse species: carp, bream, tench, roach and perch are the staples, plus trout on game waters. Check each venue page for specifics.
Several West Lothian 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 West Lothian venue marked. Filter by species, day ticket and facilities, and see live catch reports before you drive out.
See live catch reports across West Lothian
What came out this week, on what bait, at which venue. GilledIt is free on iOS and Android.
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