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Upper North Wark

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Overview

Upper North Wark is an excellent Lower Tweed beat with nearly one mile of prime Tweed water situated on the world famed stretch of the river between Coldstream and Kelso.

Given the location on the Lower Tweed, there is the potential to fish well throughout the season. The beat fishes particularly well in mid to higher water. The beat contains the famous Snipe rock pool, which is reputed to be one of the best on the Tweed in a higher water.

Under new ownership, the beat now has 3 full time ghillies all year round - head ghillie Martin Ritchie and 2 under ghillies. They are long standing Tweed boatmen and will enhance your enjoyment of the day. The beat has 5 wooden Tweed boats available for guests on a daily basis. The beat is generally fished from the boats unless lower water conditions make wading possible. Alternatively, the boats can be used as platforms from which to fish. Basically whatever medium of fishing you prefer can be catered for.

Their is a variety of water over the 4 named pools - Snipe, Mill Stream, Back Of The Isle and Wark Dub. In recent years,  more of the Mill Stream has been opened up and increased access to parts of the beat not previously fished and there is a noticeable increase in the catches in these new areas.

When fishing in higher water sinking lines tend to be used with assorted poly leaders to cover the variations in the pools. If you require any advice or help please don't hesitate to contact the Head Ghillie in advance of your visit who will be delighted to give you the benefit of his thoughts on the best equipment for the conditions.

The beat is happy to cater for fishers of all abilities. Coaching is available for beginners or perhaps to help the more “experienced fisherman“ cast those extra few yards!

The beat has ample off road parking and a well-appointed fishers' hut with heating, cooking and toilet facilities. The hut is situated at the centre of the beat and all pools are easily accessed. During 2019 a new fishing hut was built which has improved the facilities on the beat to an exceptional level.


Banks
1m Left
Max rods/permits
3
Ghillies
3
5 year average
54.6

Catches

Atlantic salmon

Last 7 days: 0 (Largest: 0lbs)
'19 '20 '21 '22 '23 Avg '24
Jan 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Feb 6 1 0 0 4 2.2 0
Mar 6 10 7 9 10 8.4 0
Apr 1 0 0 3 7 2.2 0
May 0 0 4 1 0 1 0
Jun 7 0 0 0 1 1.6 0
Jul 1 22 2 0 8 6.6 0
Aug 13 21 0 0 26 12 0
Sep 10 14 0 1 6 6.2 0
Oct 11 10 8 20 9 11.6 0
Nov 0 7 3 3 1 2.8 0
Dec 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 55 85 24 37 72 54.6 0

Sea trout

Last 7 days: 0 (Largest: 0lbs)
'19 '20 '21 '22 '23 Avg '24
Jan 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Feb 0 0 1 0 0 0.2 0
Mar 0 1 2 1 0 0.8 0
Apr 1 0 0 0 0 0.2 0
May 0 0 2 0 0 0.4 0
Jun 19 0 0 0 0 3.8 0
Jul 3 11 0 0 0 2.8 0
Aug 7 6 0 0 0 2.6 0
Sep 1 0 0 0 0 0.2 0
Oct 2 2 2 0 0 1.2 0
Nov 0 2 0 0 0 0.4 0
Dec 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 33 22 7 1 0 12.6 0

Reviews

4.8
Based on 18 reviews
Description
4.9
Banks
4.9
Hut
5.0
Ghillie customer service
4.9
Ghillie knowledge / advice
4.9
Value for money
4.3
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Unfortunately the river was over 5 feet up on the previous day with a lot of debris coming down, so prospects were poor. Martin was very supportive and expertly manoeuvred the boat well to allow me to attempt fishing along the margins… no fish, but that was to be expected given the conditions.

MicheleP

Superbly run fishery with very knowledgeable and helpful ghillies plus excellent facilities. Would thoroughly recommend

ColinH

Fabulous day. Very well looked after by the brilliant ghillie team

DanielB
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Facilities & information

Facilities

W.C.

Refreshments

Hut

Boat fishing available

Easy wading

Bank fishing

Beginner friendly

Tuition available

Equipment hire

Rod sharing allowed

Fish

Sea trout

Atlantic salmon

Facilities

Fire Pit / BBQ

Food

Gas hob

Gas oven

Recreations

Pub (a short drive)

Arrival information & directions

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