Salmon fishing in Galashiels
Kingsknowes Hotel guests can enjoy the many places to fish in the Scottish Borders, however, you must have a permit to do so. Fishing permits can be purchased from local angling shops, retailers, or direct from Visit Scotland's website. Trout fishing permits can be purchased direct with us at £25.00.
The Kingsknowes Hotel is perfectly situated for those wishing to fish the Middle and Upper Tweed. The Hotel sits above the beat Boleside, where this season a 50lb salmon was caught, and is also in easy reach of Bemersyde all the way up to Traquair.
To book fishing you must visit the FishPal website.
The historic and popular River Tweed is renowned for its salmon fishing, with anglers and sport fishing lovers from all over the world. The Tweed was the first river in the world to be properly managed for the environment and the fish that populate it. It ranks among the very top salmon rivers in the world.
Obtain Fishing Permits And Further Information
Waders and fishing tackle can be rented from The Borders Gun Room in St. Boswells. Various reservoirs and lochs are in the surrounding area, great for children and beginner's and plentiful with brown trout and sea trout.
The Tweed has seasonal fishing for:
Salmon
Sea Trout
Trout
Grayling