Upgrade to Premium — Swim Mapper · Catch Logger · Trip Planner (Free trial) · Access to all 331,558+ public venues  £5.95/mo  ·  £49.95/yr
Upgrade Now
Fishery or lake owner? Get your water/service in front of 1000+ website users every day from £49.95/yr.
See pricing →

Dry Gill Fishing Guide

River · 7.0km (4 miles) · United Kingdom
Interactive Map

Explore UK rivers, canals and stillwaters on PiscaMaps

Filter by water type, species and access. View Dry Gill and thousands of other UK fishing venues on the interactive map.

5,015
Lakes
4,404
Rivers
127
Canals
Open UK Map
River Close season applies WQ: Moderate

About Dry Gill

Dry Gill is a modest upland stream typical of northern UK moorland, characterized by clear, fast-flowing water over rocky substrates. The 7km watercourse offers intimate small-stream fishing in scenic moorland surroundings, though accessibility can be limited in places. The peaty waters and gradient make it suitable for active fishing methods like upstream nymphing or dry fly on smaller trout.

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

Current Water Conditions

Loading water level data…

Water level data from the Environment Agency Real Time Flood Monitoring API. Nearest gauging station. Always verify conditions on arrival.

Water Type
River
Length
7.0km (4mi)
Close Season
15 March – 15 June (rivers, England & Wales)
Water Quality
Moderate
Fish Status
Moderate
Licence Required
EA Rod Licence

Fish Species in Dry Gill

Dry Gill holds brown trout, sea trout, minnow, stone loach.

No rod licence is required to fish Dry Gill 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 Dry Gill

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

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.

Nearby Rivers & Canals

Other UK fishing waters near Dry Gill on PiscaMaps: