Welcome to FishClyde, we will hopefully guide you to any information you will need to fish the River Clyde Scotland.
FishClyde do not own, control, or sell any tickets for the fishing on the river.
We are here to provide links and information in order for you to fish the river.
Below you will find the Clubs & Associations that control the fishing on the river & who to contact for permits to fish the river
Atlantic Salmon, Sea Trout, Brown Trout, Grayling, Pike & other coarse species.
Details for MidClyde
Blantyre fish ladder
Details for UCAPA
Details for Lamington
UCAPA Control the fishing from Motherwell Bridge up stream to Stonebyres Falls (some restrictions in place, please check the official UCAPA website for full details) for migratory species (Salmon & Sea Trout).
Brown Trout & Grayling fishing is also available with further fishing upstream of this area with exception to Hozier & Lamington controlled water along with some private stretches. please check the official Lamington website for all restrictions.
Species:
- Atlantic Salmon
- Brown Trout
- Sea Trout
- Grayling
- Pike
- Various coarse species, including Barbel
Fishing methods:
- Spinning (some restrictions with river levels, always check before you start fishing).
- Fly fishing
- Bait fishing (no prawn or shrimp) are all permitted on this stretch.(Some restrictions with ledgering, please check UCAPA website for full details).
- (Always check the UCAPA website for further information)
Links:
Lamington & District Angling Improvement Association control the fishing on the river from Boat Bridge, Thankerton, to the Bower Pool at Roberton.
Brown Trout & Grayling fishing is available, there is no Salmon or Sea Trout fishing available on this part of the river as the Salmon & Sea Trout cannot pass the falls at Stonebyers.
Species:
Fishing methods:
- Fly fishing for Brown Trout and Grayling.
- no bait fishing allowed for Brown Trout, bait fishing for Grayling is allowed when in season, Barbless hooks only.
- Pike fishing allowed at Barry’s Quarry only, strictly no spinning on Lamington with the exception of Barry’s Quarry.
- STRICTLY NO SUNDAY FISHING ON ANY LAMINGTON CONTROLLED WATER.
- day tickets & season tickets available for all species.
Links:
Details for Hozier
The Hozier Angling Association control the fishing on the River Clyde from Eastersills Farm downstream to New Lanark.
Brown Trout & Grayling fishing is available from the association, there is no Salmon
or Sea Trout in this part of the river as this stretch of the River Clyde is again
above the un-
Species:
Fishing methods:
Fly fishing
bait fishing (no set lines or bubble floats)
Spinning
day tickets & season tickets available for all species.
Links:
Home
Catch Gallery
Scenery
River map
Clyde Tackle
Grayling
UCAPA Salmon
Lamington Brown Trout
Hyndford Bridge
M.C.A.A Control the lower part of the River Clyde from Dalmarnock Bridge in Glasgow, upriver to Bothwell Bridge in Lanarkshire.
Fishing for all species including coarse species is by permit only, you must purchase a permit prior to fishing the river, permits are NOT on sale from bailiffs or river warden.
Day tickets & season tickets available for all species.
Species:
Various coarse species, including Barbel
Fishing methods:
Spinning
Fly fishing
Bait fishing (no prawn or shrimp) are all permitted on this stretch.
(Always check the M.C.A.A website for further information)
Links
2020 Permit application form
Permits must be purchased prior to fishing the river or its tributary's
Permits cannot be purchased on the river.
River bailiffs & river wardens will be on patrol
Notice (see above)
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