Firth of Clyde Inner - Cumbraes

Saltwater
Estuary

Firth of Clyde Inner - Cumbraes

Saltwater
Estuary

Sq. miles: 34
Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 12

The Firth of Clyde Inner - Cumbraes is a designated coastal water body situated in the sheltered inner Firth of Clyde, encompassing the waters around the islands of Great and Little Cumbrae. This area is part of a complex marine ecosystem characterized by its inshore waters, which are influenced by the surrounding geography of North Ayrshire. The seabed morphology and biological communities here are significant, though the area has faced environmental pressures.

Scotland licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Firth of Clyde Inner - Cumbraes and what's needed to catch them.

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Atlantic Cod

Gadus morhua

Ballan Wrasse

Labrus bergylta

Corkwing Wrasse

Symphodus melops

Cuckoo Wrasse

Labrus mixtus

European Plaice

Pleuronectes platessa

Goldsinny Wrasse

Ctenolabrus rupestris

Lemon Sole

Microstomus kitt

Lesser Spotted Dogfish

Scyliorhinus canicula

Pollack

Pollachius pollachius

Poor Cod

Trisopterus minutus

Thicklip Grey Mullet

Chelon labrosus

Witch Flounder

Glyptocephalus cynoglossus

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Firth of Clyde Inner - Cumbraes. 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.

Westbourne House Caravan Park

Campsite

Know where you can legally fish on Firth of Clyde Inner - Cumbraes

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.

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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.

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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.

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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)

On open water, wind and tide matter as much as the weather. See the best times to fish Firth of Clyde Inner - Cumbraes and check the marine forecast before you launch.

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