Fishing on Scotland's Canals

The Outdoor Access Code 

Access rights extend to canals, canal towpaths and canal embankments, but the amount of recreational and commercial use and the safety issues arising means that this use has to be managed. Outdoor Access rights do not extend to fishing. 

Fishing on the Forth & Clyde Canal

Fishing on the Forth & Clyde Canal

Find out more about fishing on the Forth & Clyde Canal 

Fishing on the Union Canal

Fishing on the Union Canal

Find out more about fishing on the Union Canal.

Fishing on the Caledonian Canal

Fishing on the Caledonian Canal

The canal and its lochs - Loch Lochy, Loch Oich, Loch Ness and Loch Dochfour - are excellent for salmon and sea trout.

Fishing on the Crinan Canal

Fishing on the Crinan Canal

The Crinan Canal is well known amongst fisherman as the ideal spot for a bit of fly fishing.

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