Permit Information - 2024 Season

Permit prices remain the same as last season and are excellent value. Permits can be obtained from the outlets shown below. Please observe and follow the rules & regulations of the river below at all times. A catch return by 15th November is required for all season and day ticket permits. (See rule 13).

***Special Offer - 2024 Junior Membership Promotion***

***Any Under-14s accompanied by an adult season ticket holder can fish for FREE!***

Tickets are also available from the Secretary by BACS payment to the association account:

Name of Account: Eden Angling Association

Sort Code: 30-25-84

Account Number: 00371123

Send an email with your name and address to eaasecretary2022@gmail.com when correct payment has been made and once confirmed, I will send out the permit and an acknowledgement email. Once you have an acknowledgement and are waiting for the permit to arrive, you can use the email as a temporary permit.

PERMIT PRICES

ADULT (18 & OVER) Season Permit: £55

OAP (65 and Over) Season Permit: £30

JUNIOR (Under 14-18) Season Permit: £10

DAY TICKETS: (15th February - 31st October) £15

Anyone posting 5 Day Tickets in the same name to the Secretary will receive a free season permit for remainder of the fishing season.

Permits are available at local outlets listed below. Click the link for a map showing locations

Cupar

R Dott Thomson
57 Bonnygate
CUPAR, KY15 4BY

Premier Store
16 Ladywynd
CUPAR, KY15 4DE

Eden Area

Alladins Cave
259 High Street
LESLIE Glenrothes, KY6 3AX

Deals on Reels
18 Station Rd,
COWDENBEATH, KY4 9SG

Anglers Choice
259 Strathmartine Road
DUNDEE, DD3 8QQ

Dan’s Goods
26 Main Street
GUARDBRIDGE, KY16 0UG

The Kilt Shop
68 South Street
ST ANDREWS, KY16 9JT

Rules and Regulations of the Association 

  1. The season will extend from 15th February to 31st October inclusive for salmon/sea trout and from 15th March to 6th October inclusive for brown trout.

  2. NO SUNDAY FISHING.

  3. Brown trout measuring less than 12 in. and Sea trout less than 12in. must be returned to the water. The mixed bag limit is 3 Trout which can be sea or Brown Trout per day. As the river is currently designated by Marine Scotland as mandatory catch & release for Salmon, until further notice all salmon caught must be returned to the river regardless of condition.

  4. Only one rod is allowed by an angler and it must not be left unattended.

  5. Members and ticket holders shall avoid damaging crops, fences and trees, leave no litter, shut all gates, will no light fires and follow the country code.

  6. Parking will be in designated area only.

  7. The members and officials of the association have power to inspect the ticket of every person fishing and to see the fish in their possession.

  8. The committee has the right to refuse any application for membership or visitor ticket.

  9. Members are expected to report all cases of suspected illegal fishing to the secretary or committee.

  10. Members are reminded that it is an offence to kill unclean or gravid fish.

  11. It is illegal to use as bait natural prawn or shrimp or any part thereof.

  12. Gaffing is strictly forbidden throughout the season.

  13. Details of all Salmon (Salmon.5lb), Grilse (Salmon <5lb), Sea trout (>1lb), Finnock (Sea Trout <1lb) and Brown Trout caught must be made either using the online form, or by returning the catch return form provided with your permit to the Secretary before the 30th NOVEMBER. Failure to do so may result in refusal of next year’s ticket.

  14. All Anglers must carry and use a disgorger.

  15. Bait fishing is by single hook only.

  16. Climbing trees is forbidden.

EDEN ESTUARY LOCAL NATURE RESERVE - It is a condition when fishing the Estuary at Kincaple that all Anglers must comply with the Local Nature Reserve byelaws at all times.

Please observe all of the the above and enjoy your fishing!