Rules and Regulations


Fishing Rules 2008 Season

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

NO SUNDAY FISHING ON BEAT 1
- read more on Sunday fishing rules on Beat 2 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 or shrimp baits at anytime, bait digging on or near the river bank and the use of Gaffs, Tailers or Knotted Landing Nets. Lead core or fast sinking line, multi-treble hooked lures or more than one baited hook. All fish hooked behind the gill line to be returned to the water immediately.
  • Fishing at The Waterfall.
  • 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 only) Cross beyond the main river flow to fish, or interfering with the Salmon ladder.
  • The removal of natural stone from the river banks or bed and the making of croys or other structures.

All Anglers must:

  • (Day permits only) Limited to take only one Salmon, two Sea Trout and two Brown Trout per permit. Fish from the Right Bank only from downstream of the Old Cramond Brig. Angler should not cross beyond the main river flow to fish.
  • Produce a valid permit when asked by a Committee Member or an authorised bailiff on demand.
  • (Season Permits Only) Access from Right Bank only from the Railway Bridge at the east end of Edinburgh Airport to the Old Bridge at Craigiehall Barracks. Then from 350 metres downstream from the Bridge, Left Bank only until the Old Cramond Brig, then Right Bank only downstream. Access is strictly forbidden at Craigiehall Barracks, Cobble Cottage, The Waterfall and the Ferryman's Cottage.
  • (Season Permits Only) May not take more than 5 salmon per season.
  • Return all Sea Trout under 12" (300mm) and over 20" (500mm), All Salmon under 12" (300mm) and Brown Trout under 9" (225mm)have to be returned to the water immediately.
  • Return all Salmon Parr, Smolts, Kelts, Red or Unclean fish have to be returned to the water immediately.
  • Record all catches on the catch return section of your permit immediately report catches to Club Treasurer. Failure to do so will result in a permit withdrawal for this season and next. 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's Board 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.

Any abuse to 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.

Please consider others and observe THE ANGLERS CODE OF CONDUCT and THE FORTH DISTRICT SALMON FISHERY BOARD CODE OF PRACTICE.

  • Always fish upstream of other fishing anglers
  • Always wait your turn to fish a pool from its head
  • Always remove your old line, cans, bottles and all litter from the river bank
  • Always stay about 15m from the next angler and 30m when they or you are using a fly
  • Always respect the property, access and privacy of people who live on or by the river

It is recommended that all children under the age of 14 are supervised at all times. All members and third parties who are Granted permission to fish by the Club will do so at their own responsibility for loss, damage or injury.

Please help to conserve spring salmon stocks (Feb, Mar, Apr & May) by returning, unharmed fishmore than 30" in length and use barbless hooks. Please return all hen fish in October. Please help to conserve Sea Trout stocks by returning, unharmed all fishafter 26th August.

If necessary committee members and bailiffs will withdraw permits when rules are not observed, these breaches will be subject to an inquiry by the Committee and may result in the forfeit of the membership.

Rules for Sunday Fishing

Full Members Only - No Day Tickets

Cramond Angling Club is pleased to announce that Sunday Fishing is permitted from Sunday 8th June 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 end of Beat Two, at the Turnhouse railway bridge. No Sunday fishing downstream of Old Cramond Brig.
  3. No other fish may be taken. Any salmon, sea-trout, or other fish caught inadvertently must be returned to the water immediately.
  4. A Leader of no more than 4lb maximum breaking strength can be used.
  5. Any brown trout under 9 inches (228mm) in length must be returned to the water immediately.
  6. Members may be asked for their Permit, and an inspection of their fishing equipment should demonstrate their intention of fishing to the Sunday rules. It is also advisable to carry a copy of this notification as your "permission to fish" for the time being.

H Barrie, 1st February 2008, Chairman, Cramond Angling Club
P Hill, 1st February 2008, Vice Chairman, Cramond Angling Club
F Howieson, The Treasurer, 4 Hillhouse Wynd, Kirknewton, West Lothian EH28 8BU

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