Fish the Lower Tweed
Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced angler, enjoy a day of salmon fishing tailored to you on one of the Lower Tweed's historic beats.
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A long fishing history
Formerly part of the renowned Lees Beat, Lower Lees benefits from a long-established reputation as one of the most consistently productive stretches of water on the entire Tweed system.
Historically, Lower Lees was fished as part of the wider Lees Beat, a highly regarded two-mile, four-rod fishery.
The wider Lees Beat achieved a remarkable five-year average of 381 salmon and grilse annually between 2020 and 2024, including an outstanding catch of 624 fish in 2024.
- 5/8 mile
- Exclusive single left bank fishing
- 2 rods
- A 2 rod beat
- 5 named pools
- Varied fishing throughout the season
- Bank/Boat/Wade
- Multiple ways to access the water
Facilities
Lower Lees guests have access to the fishing hut at Upper North Wark, one of the finest huts on the river and just a five-minute drive from the beat.
A hot cup of coffee and a warm welcome await your arrival. The hut has a comfortable balcony overlooking the river where, weather permitting, anglers and their partners can sit outside, read a book and take in the beautiful views.
Cooking, lighting, heating and toilet facilities are all available for your use, along with extensive off-road parking.
Lower Lees also has two Tweed rowing boats, providing access to pools that are more difficult to wade.
Equipment Hire
If you're new to salmon fishing or don't have the correct equipment with you, everything you need can be hired from the beat.
Full hire package available:
- 15ft double-handed salmon rod
- Reel & lines
- Floating & sinking tips
- Flies
- Waders & boots
- Protective glasses
All you need to bring is a hat and some thick socks!
There is no guarantee of catching a fish and any salmon caught need to be returned to the water by order of the Tweed Commissioners.
Group Bookings
We can accommodate up to 6 rods across two beats by separate arrangement. They are 5 minutes apart and both benefit from the hut at Upper North Wark. They are complementary to the extent that one fishes well at high water and the other at low water. Please contact us at bookings@lowerleesfishing.com for more details.