Upper North Wark Fishing, salmon fishing on the River Tweed
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Booking Conditions & Terms of Let

Every booking is made on these terms. Please read both sections before you book.

Upper North Wark Booking Conditions 2026 Season

The below are meant to help you enjoy your day in a safe environment.

  • Please meet the Ghillie at 9 am at the main hut. The car park for this is situated adjoining the A698 Coldstream to Kelso road, about 2 miles east of Birgham.
  • Please ensure that you ring the Ghillie before you come, so he knows to expect you and he can advise you on the correct equipment to bring. (Martin Ritchie 07825 334427). Please remember that it is customary to give him a tip at the end of your fishing. You must report any catches direct to the Head Ghillie as these are important records. If you have any problems with your fishing, please tell the Ghillie straightaway.
  • Fishing is from 9am to 5pm with the Ghillie having an hour off at lunch time. There may be flexibility during the summer and the Ghillie may be able to work some evenings instead of the mornings when fishing conditions may be better. Please request this in advance but there is no obligation on him to do so. During November the hours of fishing are 09.30am to 16.00.
  • No Sunday fishing.
  • The Head Ghillie's decision is final in all matters including safety aspects which relate to this fishery. In conditions of high water/a rising river and/or high winds, it will be left for the ghillie to decide if it is safe to use boats or to fish at all including from the banks.
  • Fishing on the River Tweed is by fly only on or before 14 February and on or after 15 September. It is illegal to sell fish in any form. No prawns, worms or shrimps can be used at any time and gaffs are banned. The Tweed Angling Code also applies. This can be viewed at this link https://www.rivertweed.org.uk/media/e3rnm5w2/2-rtc-tweed-spring-salmon-sea-trout-2.pdf
  • The River Tweed Commissioner's Spring Salmon Conservation rules are mandatory on this beat and apply from 1 February to 30 June inclusive.
  • The Tenant is responsible for bringing his or her own safety equipment, such as life jackets and safety glasses. Anglers are strongly encouraged to wear buoyancy aids at all times and even when fishing from the bank. You may be required to sign a waiver if you do not wear a life jacket.
  • No liability shall be incurred by the owner for any loss, damage or injury however caused to the angler or his guests and their property during the period of the let.
  • Weather conditions may mean the river is not fishable. This can mean very high or very low water. The Head Ghillie may decide that fishing cannot take place. There can be no refunds in these circumstances
  • There is no guarantee that a fish will be caught. Any fish caught must be returned to the river by order of the Tweed Commissioners. This is to ensure the viability and stability of fishing stocks moving forward
  • The beat allows 3 rods to fish and there are 2 ghillies. Their time will be shared with the rods over the day but this may mean you will be unaccompanied for part of the day. If you would like to be certain of being accompanied all day, subject to availability, we may be able to secure the services of an additional ghillie. There will be an additional charge in these circumstances. Please contact the head ghillie Martin Ritchie on 07825 334427 if you would like us to book this.

Upper North Wark Fishery Terms of Let Agreement 2026

  1. The Tenant has requested and the Owner has agreed to a booking of Upper North Wark fishery. This Agreement sets out the terms of the let.
  2. You acknowledge that you have read, understood and accepted this Terms of Let Agreement and the Booking Conditions.
  3. A non-refundable deposit of 50% of the total invoice will become due immediately. Having paid the non-refundable deposit, the Tenant agrees to pay the balance of the total due eight weeks before the let takes place. It is the responsibility of the Tenant to pay this sum as reminders will not be sent.
  4. If the Tenant fails to pay the balance in accordance with paragraph 2 of this Agreement the owner shall be entitled to cancel The Agreement with the Tenant and retain the deposit. The Owner may at his discretion attempt to re let the days but no compensation or refund will be due to the Tenant.
  5. If the Tenant cancels their booking at any time the owner shall be under no obligation to return any sums paid.
  6. In the unlikely event the Owner cancels the whole or part of your let for any reason the total rent for the cancelled period will be returned to the Tenant.
  7. The Owner or his Head Ghillie has total discretion as to whether fishing takes place.
  8. The Tenant is obliged to obey all requirements and orders of the owner or his Head Ghillie as to their conduct including others in their party.
  9. This Agreement should be read in conjunction with the Booking Conditions.
  10. Weather conditions may lead to the river becoming un fishable. This can include but not be limited to high water and / or high winds. There can be no refunds in any circumstances
  11. There is no guarantee of any fish being caught – and any salmon caught– will have to be returned to the River – by order of the Tweed Commissioners