Providing over one mile of double bank fishing in spectacular surroundings upstream of the A68, under the old railway viaduct. 

Due to the proximity to the A68, vehicular access to the river is excellent.  Edinburgh is 37 miles to the north, and the market town of Melrose is just two miles to the east.

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Tweedswood provides excellent salmon and sea-trout fishing which  is split between two beats. With a maximum of three rods on each beat (making six rods on the stretch), fishing is never crowded.  The river banks are regularly maintained to ensure ease of access and of casting whenever possible.  Wading is easy and safe along the entire length of Tweedswood. 

Tweedswood has a  catch average of 148.1 salmon over the last thirteen years.  The season is from 1st February to 30th November. 

Spring fishing starts in February and we have seen a good increase in catches through to June.  In the months of July and August, we have some great grilse and sea trout fishing.  Then through the months into the Autumn brings the most productive back-end salmon fishing.

Fishing is available Monday to Saturday between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on alternative beats (Upper and Lower) switching beats at 1pm.  In this way, anglers may enjoy fishing a great variety of different pools and streams.

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Facilities

• Safe parking and safe wading
• Friendly furnished fishing hut
• Two boats when required

Safety Notice
All anglers fishing at Tweedswood are advised that no responsibility is accepted for any accident or injury to persons visiting the fishery, or for loss or damage to their property, howsoever caused.

We also suggest that anglers should bring and wear their own life jackets when fishing at Tweedswood.