Ayrshire river landscape

Beyond Muirkirk

Scottish rivers

A few angling organizations and river destinations around Scotland.

Scotland has a wide range of river fisheries, from Ayrshire trout water to salmon and sea-trout rivers farther afield. Check each fishery's current regulations, access and season before travelling.

Ayrshire

Kilmarnock Angling Club

The club manages fishing on stretches of the River Irvine and other nearby waters, with brown trout, salmon and occasional sea trout.

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South Lanarkshire

Dumfries and Galloway

River Annan · Fish Annan

Species: salmon, sea trout and brown trout.

Contact: 07871 771361 · fishannan@outlook.com

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Season information

Published seasons: salmon and sea trout, 25 February to 15 November; trout, 15 March to 6 October. Check the fishery's current rules before fishing.

Suggested patterns listed by the source include Ally's Shrimp, Yellow Dog and Blue Charm for salmon; Peter Ross and Teal Blue & Silver for sea trout; March Brown for trout. Devon spinners are also noted for salmon and sea trout.