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The Slitrig Water is a small Scottish burn that offers intimate fishing in a rural setting. This 11.9km watercourse provides typical upland stream conditions with good flow rates and varied habitat including pools and fast runs. Well-suited to anglers seeking solitude and traditional fly fishing for wild trout in the Scottish Borders.
The statutory close season on Slitrig Water runs 15 March – 15 June (rivers, England & Wales). No coarse fishing is permitted during this period. Fishing rights on Slitrig Water are typically held by the riparian owner or a local angling association — check before visiting, as no rod licence is required in Scotland.
Water level data from the Environment Agency Real Time Flood Monitoring API. Nearest gauging station. Always verify conditions on arrival.
Slitrig Water holds brown trout, sea trout, grayling.
No rod licence is required to fish Slitrig 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 Slitrig Water in Scotland. You will typically need permission from the riparian owner, an estate beat or a local angling club for most stretches of Slitrig 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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