The Water of Lee is a small Scottish river offering intimate fly fishing in a rural setting. This 10.6km stretch provides typical lowland stream conditions with pools and runs suitable for trout and coarse fish. The river character changes from faster upper sections to slower, deeper pools downstream.
Anglers should note the close season on Water of Lee: 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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Water of Lee holds brown trout, sea trout, grayling, roach, dace.
An EA rod licence is required by law to fish Water of Lee. Club membership or a day ticket is also required on most stretches.
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To fish Water of Lee, 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 Water of Lee.
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 Water of Lee.
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