Renfrewshire offers 12 mapped fishing waters on PiscaMaps, including 12 rivers. Species found across Renfrewshire's waters include Sea trout, Brown trout, brown trout, sea trout, flounder, mullet, Salmon, Grayling.
There is no rod licence requirement in Scotland — instead, access rights under the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 grant anglers the right to fish most rivers and still waters, providing they act responsibly. Most fisheries are managed through riparian owners, angling clubs or estate beats.
Unlike England and Wales, there is no rod licence requirement in Scotland — however, most waters require permission from the landowner or angling club.
Click a river for species information, close season dates, access notes and a location map.
34 species recorded across Renfrewshire's rivers:
| Sea trout | 8 waters |
| Brown trout | 7 waters |
| brown trout | 4 waters |
| sea trout | 3 waters |
| flounder | 3 waters |
| mullet | 2 waters |
| Salmon | 2 waters |
| Grayling | 2 waters |
| Roach | 2 waters |
| Dace | 2 waters |
| Pike | 2 waters |
| Minnows | 2 waters |
Carp are a popular target across Renfrewshire's waters — always use a landing net and unhooking mat and return fish promptly.
Barbel fishing is well regarded in Renfrewshire's rivers, particularly through summer and autumn when water temperatures are higher.
Brown trout are present in Renfrewshire's rivers — many are catch-and-release only and may be subject to game fishing close seasons (typically 1 October to 14 March).
Salmon are present in some of Renfrewshire's rivers. A migratory salmonid licence is required in addition to the standard rod licence.
View all rivers, stillwaters and canals across Renfrewshire on the interactive map. Filter by species, water type and access.