LOT 3 Lower North Wark Fishings

The Lower North Wark Salmon Fishings

1.4 miles left bank fishing
Five year average catch: 233 salmon, 20 sea trout
Fishing hut
In the event that lots 1 and 2 are sold separately, each individual lot will be granted such rights as are necessary to enable it to be properly serviced and enjoyed.

LOT 3: THE LOWER NORTH WARK BEAT

The fishery extends to approximately 1.4 miles of left bank fishing on the Scottish side directly opposite South Wark. In contrast to South Wark the interest comprises the exclusive salmon and sea trout fishing rights, but does not include the solum other than the land upon which the fishing hut sits.

There are seven named pools the most prolific of which are currently Annaside, Ferrystream and Willows. The Wall and The Cuddy Hole, both of which are best fished off the island, together with the North Temple, can also hold large numbers of fish. The Mill Stream at the top of the beat is not usually included in the let and has been very lightly fished. The four pools in the top half of the beat can be readily waded or bank fished whilst the three lower pools are normally fished from the boat.

Lower North Wark fishes best at low-medium river heights and to that extent it interconnects well with the South Wark fishery which favours medium-high water levels. The beat is normally fished with two rods with three on occasions, particularly later in the season. One boatman is available until mid-September and thereafter two. Three boats are included in the sale. Again the vast majority of fish are caught on the fly with spinning very much restricted.

The beat includes a small modern timber built fishing hut which is sited on the bank overlooking The Cuddy Hole and Ferrystream pools. There is a small boatman's hut immediately adjacent.

Access to the beat is via a track running through Fireburnmill Farm and, thereafter, along the riverbank to the fishing hut.

Additionally, the boatman currently has the use of a steel container located in the farm steading by informal arrangement with the farmer.

Lower North Wark fishings are normally let weekly or half weekly and the entire 2026 season was booked out by early March.

The trout and grayling fishing is owned by the riparian owner and is currently let to Coldstream and District Angling Association. Accordingly, the owner of the Lower North Wark Fishings has the non-exclusive right to fish for indigenous species.

Over the last 20 years the catch records have been remarkably consistent as detailed below:

Year Salmon Sea Trout
5 year ave (2021-25) 233 20
10 year ave (2016-25) 196 22
20 year ave (2006-25) 242 20
GENERAL REMARKS

VIEWING

Strictly by appointment with the Joint Selling Agents.

TENURE

The property is offered for sale freehold with vacant possession upon completion subject to the existing leases listed below.

METHOD OF SALE

The property is offered for sale with vacant possession (subject to any occupations) by private treaty with entry by arrangement between the parties. A closing date for offers may be fixed and interested parties are advised to register their interest with the Joint Selling Agents. The Vendors shall not be bound to accept the highest or indeed any offer.

OFFERS

Offers in writing should be submitted to the Joint Selling Agents.

Tenure: Freehold