Can you fish Whiteadder reservoir?
Can you fish Whiteadder reservoir?
The fishing season starts on the 1 April and will continue until the 30 September. Strictly no close season fishing.
Where is the river Whiteadder?
Scotland
Whiteadder Water /ˈhwʌtədər/ is a river in East Lothian and Berwickshire, Scotland. It also flows for a very short distance through Northumberland before joining the River Tweed.
Can you swim in Whiteadder reservoir?
Whiteadder Watersports Centre. You are still able to swim at the reservoir at your own risk, please see Our Swim Passes below with our qualified Open Water Swim Coach, Jim.
Can you walk around Whiteadder reservoir?
This enjoyable and peaceful circuit follows the route of the old Herring Road from Whiteadder Reservoir to climb up into the Lammermuirs. The walk then leads to the summit of Priestlaw Hill before returning past the reservoir.
Where do you park at Whiteadder reservoir?
Whiteadder Reservoir lies on the B6355 Gifford to Duns road – there is a small parking area just on the east side of the dam on the north side of the road. From here walk up the track alongside the water which is popular with overwintering birds.
Is there close season fishing at Whiteadder Reservoir?
Strictly no close season fishing. Please note there is no mobile phone reception in the Whiteadder area. In an emergency please be aware you may need to raise the alarm by trying one of the few houses in the vicinity of the reservoir, or by using the yellow emergency only phone beside the ticket machine at the centre itself.
What fish can you catch in the river Whiteadder?
The river Whiteadder offers wild brown trout fishing throughout the system and excellent runs of salmon and sea trout. Interestingly, the river is noted for having the world’s oldest fishing club, the Ellem Angling Club, established in 1829 and proudly in the Guinness Book of Records.
Where is Whiteadder Reservoir in Scotland?
Whiteadder Reservoir is a reservoir in East Lothian, Scotland, UK, in the Lammermuir Hills, 11 miles (18 km) north west of Duns in the Scottish Borders, and five miles (8 km) south east of Garvald. It was created to provide additional water facilities for East Lothian.
Where is the Whiteadder River?
The Whiteadder is a river which rises in the Lammermuir Hills and flows through East Lothian, Berwickshire and Northumberland before joining the Tweed near the Berwick and flowing into the North Sea. The salmon season on the Whiteadder runs from 1st February to 30th November, and the trout season on the Whiteadder from 15th March to 30th September.