| Subject to the Rules of the Association and
more particularly, anglers must comply with the terms of the Tweed Angling
Code together with the following conditions:
1. Season- 1st April to 30th September, fishing is by
fly only. Fishing with Spinning Rod
and/or Spinning Reel, or any form of Threadline is absolutely prohibited.
No Maggot Fishing or Ground Baiting is allowed at any time.
2. No Permit Holder shall (a) make fires on the river
bank; .(b) leave gates open; (c) take dogs; (d) interfere in any way with
game; (e) sell fish caught; (f) in an effort to protect wild breeding
stocks only fish above 8 inches and under 12 inches or fish above 22
inches may be killed; (g) kill salmon fry; (h) use or fish with any illegal bait, or fish in any illegal
method; (i) take more than 2 brown trout in any one day unless fishing in
a local competition when the limit is four per day. All salmon and sea trout kelts must be carefully returned
to the water.
3. Fishing for salmon and sea trout is not allowed under
the trout permit.
4. Anglers must carry a permit when fishing, and it, as
well as fish and tackle, must be exhibited to any Water Bailiff.
Police Officer, Keeper. River Watcher. or any authorised person, including Members of the
Association, on application.
Extent of the Association water for brown trout' Canty's
Bridge to ½
mile above Allanton Bridge, excluding Edington Mill stretch from footpath
above cauld down to Mill Lade; Hutton Bridge up to cliff above Duncan's
Mill stretch South bank only. Anglers must refer to the appropriate
fishing map for salmon, sea trout and brown trout fishing restrictions. |
5. Brown trout fishing only is allowed after the
1st May on Gainslaw Hill stretch between Canty's Bridge up to the Cauld,
South bank only.
6. Prior notice must be given in writing to the
Secretary by all fishing parties.
All tagged fish must be carefully returned to the
water and weight and where caught recorded on the special slip provided.
Please report any signs of pollution to SEPA on 01896
754797 or to secretary, NOT to Tweed Purification Board. |