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Colstoun Water Fishing Guide

River · 8.1km (5 miles) · United Kingdom
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About Colstoun Water

The Colstoun Water is a small Scottish lowland stream that flows through East Lothian, offering intimate fishing in agricultural countryside. This modest watercourse provides typical lowland stream fishing with modest depths and flow, best suited to those seeking uncrowded brown trout and coarse fish opportunities in a rural setting.

The statutory close season on Colstoun Water runs 15 March – 15 June (rivers, England & Wales). No coarse fishing is permitted during this period. Fishing rights on Colstoun Water are typically held by the riparian owner or a local angling association — check before visiting, as no rod licence is required in Scotland.

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Water Type
River
Length
8.1km (5mi)
Close Season
15 March – 15 June (rivers, England & Wales)
Water Quality
Moderate
Fish Status
Moderate
Licence Required
EA Rod Licence

Fish Species in Colstoun Water

Colstoun Water holds brown trout, sea trout, minnow, stickleback, stone loach.

No rod licence is required to fish Colstoun Water in Scotland. Permission from the riparian owner, an estate or a local angling club is usually required on most stretches.

Frequently Asked Questions

Planning a Trip to Colstoun Water

No rod licence is required to fish Colstoun Water in Scotland. You will typically need permission from the riparian owner, an estate beat or a local angling club for most stretches of Colstoun Water.

Always check conditions before you visit — access, water quality and rules can change seasonally. SEPA's Water Environment Hub provides up-to-date water quality information for Scottish rivers.

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