berwick & District
angling association
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“My Grandfather bought New Mills in 1921 and
my Sister and I inherited the property from our
parents. I think the key to our success has been
our determination to make it succeed. It’s such a
lovely property that we’ve always wanted to make
it succeed.
New Mills are able to offer Trout fishing, on our own
private stretch of the Whiteadder and there is also
the Angling Association in the immediate vicinity.
It is situated right on the river bank so you can
literally walk out of the door in the morning straight
onto the river.
As well as that we are well situated for Salmon and
Trout fishing on the Tweed and Whiteadder and
sea fishing also. There’s the opportunity for people
to take advantage of the private area that we have
and they can also expand their fishing experience
further afield if they so wish.
Up to now we haven’t really promoted the fishing
opportunity we provide but would welcome more
people coming along to take advantage of what
we can offer because it is an ideal setting we have
here for anglers. We would encourage anyone with
an interest to contact us through our website or by
telephone and we’ll be happy to assist.”
Liz Horn of New Mills Holiday Cottage
Working closely with the River Tweed Commission, the
Commissioner’s bailiffs and the Tweed Foundation, the
Association strives to offer accessible fishing at a reasonable
price. There are a number of improvements presently taking
place including the removal of willow trees and strimming of
bank paths to make the fishing more accessible.
The Whiteadder has a good run of spring salmon followed
closely by large numbers of sea trout throughout the summer
months, peaking in June and July. The best salmon sport is to be
had at the end of the year during August, September, October
and November. Although catches have been down over the past
two years (as with all east coast rivers) this season is looking
quite good so far and may yet reach the 2012 catch record of 179
fish over the six beats.
Prices for fishing are very reasonable starting at £35 for a
brown trout season ticket and ri ͥ