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Old Water is an 11.5km river offering mixed fishing opportunities across its length. This moderate-quality watercourse holds established populations of both trout and salmon, providing varied angling experiences throughout the seasons. The river's moderate water quality suggests reasonable conditions for both species, though anglers should expect variable fishing depending on seasonal flows and conditions.
Old Water 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.
Old Water holds trout, salmon.
Salmon fishing on Old Water requires permission from the riparian owner or estate, with catch-and-release or other district-specific rules often applying.
Trout fishing on Old Water may be subject to season restrictions set by the local club or riparian owner — always confirm before your session.
No rod licence is required to fish Old Water 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 Old Water in Scotland. You will typically need permission from the riparian owner, an estate beat or a local angling club for most stretches of Old 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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