The River Borgie is a small, spate-fed river in Sutherland, northern Scotland, characterized by fast-flowing runs and rocky pools typical of Highland streams. It offers intimate fly fishing for sea trout and brown trout in a wild, scenic setting with good accessibility in its lower reaches. Best fished during summer months when water levels allow sea trout to run upstream.
The statutory close season on River Borgie runs 15 March – 15 June (rivers, England & Wales). No coarse fishing is permitted during this period. Beyond the rod licence, fishing rights on River Borgie are typically held by local angling clubs — check with the relevant club or day ticket provider before visiting.
Water level data from the Environment Agency Real Time Flood Monitoring API. Nearest gauging station. Always verify conditions on arrival.
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River Borgie holds brown trout, sea trout, atlantic salmon.
An EA rod licence is required by law to fish River Borgie. Club membership or a day ticket is also required on most stretches.
To fish River Borgie, 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 River Borgie.
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 River Borgie.
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