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The North Medwin is a small spate river in the Scottish Borders with a character typical of upland streams, featuring rocky pools and faster runs that respond quickly to rainfall. The river holds brown trout and sea trout populations, offering technical fly-fishing opportunities particularly during wetter months when water levels are suitable. Access is generally available through local landowner permits and association memberships, with the river forming part of the wider Tweed catchment system.
North Medwin observes the standard close season: 15 March – 15 June (rivers, England & Wales). Always check local byelaws before your visit. No rod licence is needed in Scotland, but permission or a permit from the estate, club or riparian owner is usually required.
Water level data from the Environment Agency Real Time Flood Monitoring API. Nearest gauging station. Always verify conditions on arrival.
North Medwin holds brown trout, sea trout, grayling.
No rod licence is required to fish North Medwin 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 North Medwin in Scotland. You will typically need permission from the riparian owner, an estate beat or a local angling club for most stretches of North Medwin.
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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