The River Earn is a scenic Scottish river flowing through Perthshire, offering mixed fishing opportunities across its 11.3km length. This productive water holds good populations of trout and salmon, with rocky pools and runs providing varied angling prospects. The river's character changes from faster upland sections to slower productive pools, making it suitable for both fly and bait fishing.
Anglers should note the close season on Earn Water: 15 March – 15 June (rivers, England & Wales). Club membership or day ticket access is required in addition to your EA rod licence on most stretches.
Water level data from the Environment Agency Real Time Flood Monitoring API. Nearest gauging station. Always verify conditions on arrival.
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Earn Water holds brown trout, rainbow trout, atlantic salmon, sea trout.
An EA rod licence is required by law to fish Earn Water. Club membership or a day ticket is also required on most stretches.
To fish Earn 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 Earn 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 Earn Water.
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