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Harperrig Reservoir

KirknewtonEH27 8DH 07851 011085

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About the fishery

Harperrig is a seasonal, fly-only brown-trout fishery near Kirknewton, with visitor bank permits.

Lakes and fish species

  • The operator describes Harperrig as a natural brown-trout fishery.

Fishing access and booking

  • Visitor day permits cover fly fishing from the bank. Fish within the marked beat. Buy a permit by phone or from the Festival Store in Kirknewton.

Tickets and prices

  • The operator lists £20 for a full day and £15 for an evening permit between 1 May and 31 August. Up to two under-16s per paying adult fish free and share that adult’s catch limit.

Opening times and seasons

Fishing season15 March–6 October
Full-day bank fishingFrom 8 am. Close by 11 pm or one hour after sunset, whichever is earlier, under the general fishery hours.
Evening permit (1 May–31 August)4 pm to 11 pm or one hour after dusk, whichever is earlier.

The day-permit page describes fishing until one hour after dusk. Follow the operator’s earlier general closing limit and confirm the exact time when buying a permit.

Fishing rules

  • Day permits allow up to three fish, with a size limit. Use barbless or debarbed hooks for catch and release after reaching the limit. Carry your permit and submit a catch return after fishing.

Facilities and accessibility

  • Use the designated anglers’ parking area at the west end. The fishing hut is for members.

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