Carnoustie to Fife Ness
- Saltwater
- Bay
Carnoustie to Fife Ness
- Saltwater
- Bay
- Sq. miles
- 111
- Boat Ramps
- 0
- Access Points
- 0
- Species
- 19
The coastline stretching from Carnoustie to Fife Ness offers a diverse and productive stretch of Scottish inshore fishing grounds along the North Sea. This area is characterized by a mix of rocky bedrock outcrops, sandy bays, and estuarine influences, providing varied habitats for a range of saltwater species. The water body is managed by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) and is classified as having Good Ecological Status, indicating healthy benthic habitats and a robust marine ecosystem.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are at Carnoustie to Fife Ness and what's needed to catch them.
Find which waters have the species you want to catch
Atlantic Cod
Gadus morhua
Ballan Wrasse
Labrus bergylta
Coalfish
Pollachius virens
Corkwing Wrasse
Symphodus melops
Cuckoo Ray
Leucoraja naevus
Dab
Limanda limanda
European Eel
Anguilla anguilla
European Flounder
Platichthys flesus
European Plaice
Pleuronectes platessa
European Smelt
Osmerus eperlanus
European Sprat
Sprattus sprattus
Goldsinny Wrasse
Ctenolabrus rupestris
Grey Gurnard
Eutrigla gurnardus
Lesser Spotted Dogfish
Scyliorhinus canicula
Lesser Weever
Echiichthys vipera
Ling
Molva molva
Lumpsucker
Cyclopterus lumpus
Pollack
Pollachius pollachius
Sea Trout
Salmo trutta
Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on Carnoustie to Fife Ness. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.
CLAN SHAW (PART OF)
CLAN SHAW (PART OF) (POSSIBLY)
FESTING GRINDALL
HMS FERTILE VALE
HMS KNOT
HMS SOPHRON
ISLAND MAGEE
KATE THOMPSON
MOOR
PROTECOR
Know where you can legally fish on Carnoustie to Fife Ness
See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.
Scotland licenses and regulations
Scotland Boating Regulations
Scottish Canals is the public navigation authority for Scotland's canals, covering boat licences, permits, and navigation rules. For coastal and sea boating the UK-wide Maritime & Coastguard Agency guidance applies instead.
Scotland Fishing License
Scotland has no statutory rod licence for trout or coarse fishing (the only exception is the Border Esk). You instead need the permission of the landowner or permit holder; salmon and sea trout are fished via permits from the local fishery.
Scotland Fishing Regulations
Official gov.scot guidance on freshwater fisheries rules - close times for salmon and brown trout, protection orders, and the consents needed to catch salmon or freshwater fish. Check the page for current dates.
Scotland Stream Access Laws
The Scottish Outdoor Access Code grants broad public right of responsible access to most land and inland water (unlike England/Wales). Important: fishing is explicitly excluded from these access rights - you still need the relevant permit or the rights-holder's permission to fish.
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Tides, wind & water conditions (10 day forecast)
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