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The Craig River is a small, spate-fed watercourse of 9.5km offering intimate fly fishing opportunities in a rural setting. The river responds quickly to rainfall, creating exciting conditions for pursuing native trout and occasional sea trout, though water levels can be highly variable. Best suited to experienced anglers willing to adapt to changeable conditions and make the most of brief productive periods.
The statutory close season on Craig River runs 15 March – 15 June (rivers, England & Wales). No coarse fishing is permitted during this period. Fishing rights on Craig River are typically held by the riparian owner or a local angling association — check before visiting, as no rod licence is required in Scotland.
Water level data from the Environment Agency Real Time Flood Monitoring API. Nearest gauging station. Always verify conditions on arrival.
Craig River holds brown trout, sea trout, salmon parr.
No rod licence is required to fish Craig River in Scotland. Permission from the riparian owner, an estate or a local angling club is usually required on most stretches.
No rod licence is required to fish Craig River in Scotland. You will typically need permission from the riparian owner, an estate beat or a local angling club for most stretches of Craig River.
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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