GeneralThe main stem of the River Clyde from Daer Reservoir to Bothwell Bridge is covered by a Protection Order, which makes it illegal to fish for freshwater species without a permit.
It is always illegal to fish for Salmon and Sea trout without a Migratory Fish permit.
The purchase of a permit does not confer membership of the company. A separate application is required.
The permit holder is responsible for his/ her actions on the river. For their own safety, under 16s should be supervised by a responsible adult.
UCAPA Ltd will not be held responsible for the loss or damage to any permit or personal equipment.
In the event of loss or damage to the permit, this should be immediately notified to the Secretary. It is the policy of the Association that replacement permits will require to be purchased at full face value. The permit will not be replaced ‘free of charge’.
Permits must be shown to all UCAPA River Wardens and Salmon Bailiffs on request. Our SALMON BAILIFFS have the legal right to search persons, bags, tackle and vehicles if it is believed that the angler is in contravention of the Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries laws of Scotland (see our legal links).
Permit holders are instructed to adhere at all times to the Country Code, and to approach the river by recognised routes only, without causing damage to property.
Permit holders must not be accompanied by dogs.
Permit holders must not light fires.
By Law, anglers fishing for freshwater fish must give way to Salmon anglers.
Permit holders must report all incidents of poaching to Strathclyde Police at 01698 483000.
Permit Holders must report all incidents of pollution to SEPA 0800 807060 and the UCAPA Secretary.
The attention of all anglers is drawn to the possibility of sudden fluctuations in the water level downstream of Stonebyres Power Station.
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LOCATIONS The Migratory Fish Permit is valid only on that part of the main stem of the River Clyde between Stonebyres Falls and Bothwell Bridge with the exceptions of certain restricted areas: Strictly NO FISHING:
¨ from Stonebyres Falls to Stonebyres Bridge (both banks) - Power Station Property. ¨ from Motherwell Bridge to Bothwell Bridge (both banks) - within Strathclyde Country Park.
Permit Holders fishing outwith the limits of their permits will be prosecuted and will, as a matter of course, not be entitled to further permits.
The Permit for Freshwater Fish does not give permission to fish for migratory species. It is valid for parts of the Mouse, Douglas Water, Duneaton Water and the River Clyde, with the following exceptions:
¨ All waters upstream of Telford Bridge, Crawford. ¨ Southwood Farm, Abington. ¨ Lamington Association Stretch from Roberton Burn to Thankerton Bridge. ¨ Lampits Farm, Carstairs. ¨ Hozier Angling Club stretch from Easter Sills Farm, Pettinain, to Kirkfieldbank Bridge. ¨ Stonebyres Falls to Stonebyres Bridge (both banks) Power Station Property. ¨ Overton Farm, Crossford. ¨ Ross Estate, Hamilton. ¨ Motherwell Bridge to Bothwell Bridge (both banks) within Strathclyde Country Park.
SEASONS 1. The Trout season is from 15th March to 6th October, both dates inclusive. 2. The Grayling season is from 7th October to 14th March, both dates inclusive. 3. The season for Salmon and Sea Trout is 11th February to 31st October. 4. There is no statutory close season for Course Fish in Scotland. 5. On stretches where the Migratory Fish permit is valid, holders of this permit can fish for Migratory Fish and Freshwater Fish species in their respective seasons.
TIMES AND DAYS OF FISHING In Scotland it is illegal to fish for Salmon and Sea Trout on Sundays. Those who fish for Migratory Fish between midnight on Saturday and midnight on Sunday will be prosecuted. Fishing for other species is allowed on Sundays. During the month of October, fishing for Migratory Fish is restricted to one hour before dawn to one hour after sunset.
BAG LIMITS Holders of Salmon permits are entitled to take 2 Salmon or 2 Sea Trout (or one of each) per day. Holders of permits for other fish may take up to 4 Trout or Grayling, in their seasons, per day. However, in the interests of fish stocks anglers are encouraged to adopt catch and release. All Course Fish must be returned alive.
SIZE LIMITS All Trout and Grayling less than 30cm (12 inches) in length must be carefully returned alive and unharmed to the water.
CATCH RETURNS It is a legal requirement that all Salmon and Sea Trout caught must be recorded on the catch return form (issued with permit). Nil returns must also be reported. All catch returns must be submitted to the Secretary no later than 12th November. Failure to submit a catch return by the above date will result in a penalty charge being levied on future permits. Persistent offenders will be refused any further permits.
The Association would like to receive information about catches of freshwater species to help with management of the river.
METHODS OF ANGLING 1. Anglers fishing for migratory species must observe the ‘spinning marks’ on or adjacent to the major bridges downstream of Stonebyres. There is strictly no spinning when the water level is below these marks. 2. Where spinning or bait fishing are permitted, such will be carried out by means of a single hand held rod, and any weights will be consistent with the lure or bait employed. Anglers should realise that spinning in low water, in the upper reaches, can disturb the fish unduly and interfere with the enjoyment of others. 3. Fishing for Salmon, Sea Trout, Trout and Grayling by means of set lines (ledgering) is prohibited. 4. Course angling methods will only be recognised between Skellyton Bridge and Motherwell Bridge. 5. When at least one Angler is fishing a pool ‘down and across’ other anglers must remain at least 15 metres away from the next angler. Always await their turn to fish the pool, from the head, and adhere to the ‘step and cast’ method. 6. Fishing with bubble floats, or similar devices, is prohibited. 7. It is illegal to disturb Salmon and Sea Trout redds since the eggs and fry can be damaged. For those reasons great care should be taken by all anglers between October and April. Anyone found wading on top of redds, or otherwise disturbing them, will be prosecuted. 8. The practice of ‘shuffling’ is also prohibited since it can disturb redds, damage the river bed and cause damage to insect life. 9. Ground baiting is prohibited.
TACKLE AND BAIT 1. No Permit Holder is to be in possession of a gaff, tailer or similar device. 2. All anglers should use knotless landing nets in order to ensure safe treatment of hooked fish. 3. Multi hook lures (Rapalla, etc..) can be fished up to a maximum size of 9cm. 4. For Migratory Fish, Pike and Barbell, the maximum leader breaking strain for line is 15lb test strength. 5. For other freshwater fish, terminal tackle must not exceed 4lbs breaking strain (ergo only this tackle on a Sunday). 6. The use as bait of natural prawns and shrimps and imitations thereof is not permitted. 7. The use of fish roe and similar manufactured products is illegal at all times. 8. All fly fishing will be by means of single hand held rod only with reel, line and nylon leader. 9. When fly-fishing for Salmon the use of weights, including loaded flies, is prohibited. 10. Lead cored lines and wire casts are prohibited. 11. Keep nets must not be used for Trout or Grayling. 12. Up to two rods can be used when fishing for course species but anglers must be in close attendance of their rods at all times.
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