The Ettrick Water is a declining Atlantic salmon system where declining Atlantic salmon populations are Category 3 under Scottish Government classification; every fish returned matters. Mandatory catch-and-release applies. The upper reaches above Ettrickbridge are classic wild trout water — stony, fast, full of character, and demanding the proper small-stream approach of short rod, short line, and a willingness to walk. The lower river from Selkirk down to the Tweed confluence is the salmon water, particularly productive on the autumn run in September and October when fresh fish push up from the main river. The Ettrick shares the famous Tweed autumn timing and a sinking-tip line with a small tube will find fish from the end of August onwards. Day tickets are accessible through local clubs and the Selkirk & District Angling Association.
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