River Almond in Lothian

River Almond Sea Trout

River Almond Sea Trout. Cramond Angling Club has more than 6.5 miles of (mostly) double bank salmon, sea trout and brown trout fishing. Click on the image for more information,

Salmon Season

1 Feb to 31 Oct

Description of the River Almond in Lothian

The River Almond in Lothian, Scotland is 28 miles long, rising in North Lanarkshire running through West Lothian and the town of Livigston into the Firth of Forth at Cramond near Edinburgh.

Once very polluted now improving with sea trout and a few salmon. More than 6.5 miles of (mostly) double bank salmon sea trout and brown trout fishing is available via Cramond Angling Club. During Season 2011 the Cramond Angling Club reported 49 salmon and grilse, 231 sea trout and finnock and 740 brown trout.

Tributaries include Breich Water and Linhouse water.

River Almond headwaters flowing through Polkemmet Estate.
River Almond headwaters flowing through Polkemmet Estate.

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River Almond from footbridge leading to Seafield near Blackburn

River Almond from footbridge leading to Seafield near Blackburn

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Path beside River Almond near Mill Farm near Livingstone

Path beside River Almond near Mill Farm near Livingstone

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Weir on the River Almond by Mid Calder
Weir on the River Almond by Mid Calder

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River Almond Seen from the West Lothian bank at Birds Mill. Quite a lively fast river.

River Almond Seen from the West Lothian bank at Birds Mill. Quite a lively fast river.

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The River Almond at Kirkliston. Looking downstream from the old railway bridge.

The River Almond at Kirkliston. Looking downstream from the old railway bridge.

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Angler fishing the River Almond at Crammond Bridge

Angler fishing the River Almond at Crammond Bridge

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West Side of Cramond Island where the The Almond enters the Forth.

West Side of Cramond Island where the The Almond enters the Forth.

Local Tips and Advice on the River Almond in Lothian

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Fishing Links for the River Almond in Lothian

  • Cramond Angling Club More than 6.5 miles of (mostly) double bank salmon, sea trout and brown trout fishing for Season Ticket and Day Tickets on the River Almond (Lothian). There is good access to most parts of the river.
  • Fly Fishing West Lothian An excellent resource for fly fishers in West Lothian. It provides information on Breich Water, Linhouse Water, Mureiston Water, River Almond, River Avon as well as stillwater fisheries. It carries catch reports, News, Q&A and more. An excellent local site.
  • Forth District Salmon Fisheries Board Forth District Salmon Fisheries Board is the staturory body for looking after salmon and sea trout in the Forth catchment.
  • West Lothian Angling Association The club provides fishing for brown trout on 7 miles (double bank) of the River Almond between Kirkton Weir to Clifton Aqueduct. Day tickets available.