Fishing on the Forth & Clyde and Union Canals

Know before you go! 

  • No fishing in or within 25 metres of a lock or swing bridge or at designate moorings where so signed.
  • All fish are to be returned to the water alive and unharmed.
  • Maximum of 3 rods (rods are not to be spaced more than 15 feet apart or be left unattended).
  • No fixed leads or bolt rigs. Use of barbless hooks is encouraged.
  • No fish are to be removed from, or introduced to, the canal.
  • Do not leave any litter, bait or groundbait on the canal towing path.  All line must be removed from the fishery and be safely disposed of by cutting into 2cm lengths.
  • No FIRES!
  • Anglers must not block the towing path with fishing equipment.
  • Only fish from the towpath side of the canals.

Canal season tickets

You’ll need a season ticket to fish the Forth & Clyde and Union Canals. To get yours, simply join the SFCA (Scottish Federation for Coarse Angling).

Annual membership runs from 1 April to 31 March the following year and costs:

  • Adult annual membership – £8.00
  • OAP/Disabled annual membership – ÂŁ5.00
  • Junior Annual membership* – FREE

*Junior membership is open to everyone aged 18 years or under on 1 April of the year you’re applying for.

Visit: Canal Season Tickets | Scottish Federation for Coarse Angling (sfca.co.uk)

Your local waterway office

Scottish Canals
Canal House
1 Applecross Street
Glasgow
G4 9SP
T: 0141 332 6936

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