The perfect Way to catch your breath
From craggy beaches and forest lochs to deep rivers and estuaries, the Southern Uplands offer an extremely wide variety of sports fishing opportunities.

The water is amongst the cleanest in Europe, and therefore rich in natural fish stock including pike, carp, perch and roach as well as the salmon and trout for which Scotland is world famous.

No license is required to fish in Scotland. However, in most cases permits must be obtained to fish individual rivers and lochs, and are available from local tackle shops for a generally reasonable daily fee. It's worth noting that permits for the famously prolific River Tweed can cost considerably more than average.

To find fishing activities in the Southern Uplands area you can use the form below to search by route section or by town.

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Pike Fishing in the Southern Uplands
Loch Ken is best known for its pike fishing and it is an exceptionally productive water holding a great many pike in the 4 to 15lb class with a sprinkling in high double figures and the occasional twenty pounder.

Owen Figgis is a highly experienced angler who has been fishing Loch Ken in Dumfries and Galloway for more than 20 years. Under his guidance you can enjoy a great day out in his boat 'Yarak II' amidst some of the most beautiful scenery in south west Scotland. Andrew Case at the Clachan Inn can provide accommodation and can also provide organised fishing excursions.

Owen Figgis, Expert Pike & Perch angling guidance

More information on fishing in Scotland can be found in the Scottish Tourist Board's booklet Fish Scotland, available free from Tourist Information Offices. It's also worth visiting the following links:

	Owen Figgis, Loch Ken Angling
	Where to Fish Directory
	Fishing & Hunting in Scotland & Ireland
	A Guide to Scottish Fishing

You might also want to contact the following associations:

Scottish Federation of Sea Anglers Brian Burn Flat 2 16 Bellevue Road Ayr KA7 2SA Tel: 01292 264 735

Scottish National Anglers Association David Wilkie Administration Office Caledonia House South Gyle Edinburgh EH12 9DQ Tel: 0131 339 8808