The Borthwick Water is a small to medium-sized Scottish river characterised by gentle flows and clean, cool water that supports good populations of brown trout and occasional sea trout runs. The river offers a mix of pool and glide fishing through varied countryside, with reasonable accessibility along much of its length and a traditional Scottish angling character. Most fishing requires permits from local landowners or associations, and anglers should seek permission before accessing stretches.
Borthwick Water observes the standard close season: 15 March – 15 June (rivers, England & Wales). Always check local byelaws before your visit. A rod licence alone does not grant access — most stretches require club membership or a day ticket in addition.
Water level data from the Environment Agency Real Time Flood Monitoring API. Nearest gauging station. Always verify conditions on arrival.
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Borthwick Water holds brown trout, sea trout, grayling, minnow.
An EA rod licence is required by law to fish Borthwick Water. Club membership or a day ticket is also required on most stretches.
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To fish Borthwick Water, you need a valid EA rod licence, available online from gov.uk. Annual, day and 8-day licences are available. In addition to the rod licence, you will need club membership or a day ticket from the controlling angling club or riparian owner for most stretches of Borthwick Water.
Always check conditions before you visit. Water quality, access and rules can change seasonally. The EA's Catchment Data Explorer provides up-to-date water quality information for Borthwick Water.
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