Fishing season ticket bank only (concession).

This ticket is valid for the season April 1st - Sept 30th. Please choose the earliest date available on the calendar.

Please print the email you receive as a pdf and download it to your phone and have it with you when fishing (check your spam folder). This will enable us to monitor usage and reduce illegal fishing.

Please ensure you provide us with a note of your car number plate.

Fishery Rules:

Whiteadder is a BROWN TROUT fishery

Open from April 1st – September 30th, strictly no close season fishing

FLY ONLY

BAG LIMIT: 6 FISH PER ANGLER PER DAY.

Size limit 10"/ 25cm

CATCH AND RELEASE ENCOURAGED

Bank Fishing

Anglers should retain their ticket at all times whilst fishing. Fishing is only permitted in the areas marked on the fishery map situated on the notice board at the sailing centre.

Please take a look at the map onsite before you go fishing. Be careful to avoid the phone lines and pylon near the slipway.

FISHERY RULES

Whiteadder Reservoir is covered by the Tweed Protection Order.

It is a criminal offence to fish without a valid permit

1.All anglers must be in possession of a valid permit. Permits are not transferable. Permits must be purchased before fishing commences.

2.All fishing is "fly fishing" only with traditional fly rod and line from bank or boat. There are no restrictions on fly size or weight.

3.No live bait or dead spinning. Ground bait is prohibited. Anglers in possession of these will be deemed to be using them.

4.The bag limit is 6 fish per angler per session. The minimum takeable size is 10"/25cm.

5.Catch and release is encouraged.

6.Knotless nets only

7.No littering or lighting of fires on reservoir grounds. Discarded fishing line should be disposed of properly.

8. Ultrasonic or other similar fish-finding equipment is prohibited.

9.Fouling of the water is prohibited. Whiteadder Reservoir is a drinking water supply. Please use the external toilet at the sailing centre.

FISHERY PROTECTION - TWEED PROTECTION ORDER

10.The Fishery Manager, his assistants and representatives of Whiteadder Watersports have the authority to examine permits and to inspect fishing tackle and catches.

11.Anglers found to be in breach of these rules will have their permits and catches withdrawn and further action may be taken.

12.Please report observed breaches of the rules to the Fishery Manager (info@whiteadderwatersports.co.uk) as soon as possible so that prompt action can be taken against the offender.

SAFETY

13.All anglers are MOST strongly advised to wear life jackets or other suitable buoyancy aids when fishing from a boat, wading or fishing from steep or unstable banks.

14.All anglers are strongly advised to wear eye protection when fly fishing.

15.The consumption of alcohol is strictly prohibited on the reservoir.

16.Float tubes are prohibited.

17.Boats should not be used in wind speeds of force 5 and above.

18.Anglers are reminded that they are fishing in a remote location where there is no mobile phone reception. Take particular care when fishing alone and towards darkness.

19.Boat anglers must not fish within 200 metres of the dam. Please take particular care in this area when fishing in westerly winds and avoid drifting close to the outlet tower.

20.Anglers use Whiteadder Reservoir at their own risk and are strongly advised to have personal accident insurance cover in place.