Rules

Fishing Rules 2012 Season – Total Catch and Release

Species Season
Salmon and Sea Trout: 1st of Feb – 31st of Oct
Brown Trout : 15th of Mar – 6th of Oct

SUNDAY FISHING ON BEAT 2 & 3 for Brown Trout ONLY (Members Only)

(NOTE: From Season 2012 – Day Tickets will no longer be available during September & October)

- read more on Sunday fishing rules on Beat 2 & 3 here.

Not allowed:

  • Fishing with set lines in any form.
  • Bait fishing before 1st June and after 26th August. The use of live vertebrates as baits, prawn, shrimp baits or worms at anytime, bait digging on or near the river bank and the use of Gaffs, Tailers or Knotted Landing Nets. Bubble floats, lead core or fast sinking line, multi-hooked lures or more than one baited hook. All fish hooked behind the gill line to be returned to the water immediately.
  • The use of treble hooks in any form.
  • Fishing at The Waterfall or interfering with the Salmon Ladders.
  • Fishing at one point when others are waiting to fish. Move 1m downstream between each cast .
  • Dogs with anglers
  • Fires to be lit.
  • (Day permits Beat 1 only) Cross beyond the main river flow to fish.
  • The removal of natural stone from the river banks or bed and the making of croys or other structures.

All Anglers must:

  • Whilst fishing, carry and produce a valid permit when asked by a Committee Member or an authorised bailiff on demand.
  • Access is strictly forbidden at Craigiehall Barracks, Cobble Cottage, The Waterfall and the Ferryman’s Cottage.
  • Return all fish to the water immediately.
  • Holders must record all catches on the catch return section of your Day permit at the end of the day and lodge the return with the Treasurer. Season permit holders report catches to Club Treasurer using the annual catch return document.  Failure to do so could result in permit withdrawal for next season. Season permit holders must make their catch return by the due date,  14th November, all returned fish with their details and nil returns are required. Offenders will be unable to buy a permit the following year or will have it withdrawn if purchased.
  • Fish according to law, incorporating The Forth District Salmon Fishery Board’s regulations. It is illegal to sell or offer for sale any rod caught salmon. A conviction under the Salmon Acts will mean an automatic withdrawal of any current permit with a minimum ban of 5 seasons.  Permits are non-transferable.

Any abuse to Committee members, Club members or bailiffs will result in a permit withdrawal on-the-spot.

Please be aware that river banks are hazardous. Stay clear of undercut banks.  Cramond Angling Club recommends the use of lifejackets when fishing.

Please consider others and observe THE ANGLERS CODE OF CONDUCT and THE FORTH DISTRICT SALMON FISHERY BOARD CODE OF PRACTICE, see Angler Code page.

Club Members Only – No Day Tickets

Cramond Angling Club is pleased to announce that Sunday Fishing is permitted for Brown Trout Only (Introduced in 2008)
The following rules apply:

1.    FLY FISHING FOR BROWN TROUT ONLY

2.    Sunday fishing is allowed upstream of the Old Cramond Brig to the upper limit of Beat Three. No Sunday fishing downstream of Old Cramond Brig.

3.    All fish must be returned to the water immediately.

4.   Leader of No More than 4lb breaking strength to be used.

5.    Members may be asked for their Permit, and an inspection of their fishing equipment should demonstrate their intention of fishing to the Sunday rules.

Any ticket holder infringing any of the Fishing Rules and Regulations or who may be or has been convicted of illegal fishing and fails to disclose the matter or any offence under the Acts relative to Salmon or Trout fishing shall forfeit his/her permit with all the privileges carried by it. Suspension or forfeiture of an angler’s permit may result if an angler acts in an unreasonable, aggressive or inappropriate way to authorised Bailiffs or Committee members or other anglers.

Such forfeiture or suspension shall be subject to a Committee enquiry at which the member may appeal and shall be advised of the result of the enquiry by a letter under the hand of the Secretary of the Club directed to the permit holder at the address stated on his/her permit application.

M Haxton Laing, 21st November 2011, Chairman, Cramond Angling Club

C McRoberts, 21st November 2011, Vice Chairman, Cramond Angling Club

A Baker, 21st November 2011, Secretary, Cramond Angling Club

J Madden, 21st November 2011, Treasurer, 35 North Gyle Road, Edinburgh EH12 8EX

A Cross, 21st November 2011, Outings Secretary, Cramond Angling Club

The Club will endeavour to ensure that any changes to the above rules will be published on the Club’s website; www.fishalmond.co.uk

For a copy of the constitution – click here