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River Kelvin

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The River Kelvin is a 34-kilometre freestone river flowing from its source at Wyndford to its confluence with the River Clyde at Partick, passing through the heart of Glasgow — one of the UK's largest cities. What makes this river truly remarkable is its dramatic transformation from an industrial waterway, once choked with pollution and blocked by weirs, into a thriving fishery that now supports returning Atlantic salmon, sea trout, and healthy populations of brown trout along its entire length. The river transitions from a gently meandering stream crossing open flood plains in its upper reaches to a dramatic, wooded gorge as it cuts through the urban landscape of Glasgow, offering anglers an extraordinary variety of water types and fishing experiences within a single river system.


Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at River Kelvin and what's needed to catch them.

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Brown Trout

Brown Trout

Salmo trutta

Rainbow Trout

Rainbow Trout

Oncorhynchus mykiss


Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on River Kelvin. 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.

Killermont

Flow Station

Bridgend

Flow Station

Know where you can legally fish on River Kelvin

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.

Take River Kelvin with you

The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.

  • Use the map without signal

    Download the map around River Kelvin to use it offline when coverage drops.

  • Log your catches here

    Keep a private fishing journal for River Kelvin to find where and when fish are biting for you.

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Water and weather conditions (10 day forecast)

See the best times to fish River Kelvin and check the forecast before you go.

Bridgend

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