Fishing along the Forth & Clyde Canal

The canals hold good populations of Cyprinid coarse fish species. These include roach, bream, rudd, gudgeon, carp and tench: perch, pike, trout and eels are also present. Roach and perch are the most common species throughout the canal, and can easily be caught using maggots, pinkies, worms or bread as hookbait. Use a small hook such as a size 20 and a fine line of 2lbs breaking strain.

The Forth & Clyde is especially noted for its tench - the Scottish record for this species was taken from the Forth & Clyde canal. Carp approaching a colossal 20lb in weight have been recorded, and Firhill Basin in Glasgow is a noted hotsopt for this species. Pike are present on most sections of the waterway.

You need a permit to fish on the Lowland Canals through the
Lowland Canal Angling Partnership – Scotland (LCAPS)
Details can be obtained from:

The Lowland Canals Office, New Port Downie, Lime Road, Tamfourhill, Falkirk FK1 4RS. Telephone: 01324 671217; fax: 01324 671225. Visit www.fishbritain.co.uk/CoarseFisheries/forthandclydecanal

LCAPS
Chairman: John Ellis, 01923 208717
Policy Development Officer: Ron Woods, 0141 571 1361

Adult Annual Membership - £15
OAP/Disabled annual membership - £10
Adult Day membership (all categories) - £3
Junior day/annual membership - £2

All cheques for permits should be made payable to LCAPS.