The Water of Leith is a river flowing through the heart of Edinburgh, Scotland, rising in the Pentland Hills and winding its way through the city before emptying into the Firth of Forth at the port of Leith. This urban river punches well above its weight as a fishery, offering a surprisingly rich and biodiverse angling experience across an approximately 12-mile fishable stretch between Bridge Road in Balerno and West Bowling Green Street Bridge in Leith. Despite running through one of Scotland's major cities, the river supports a healthy wild fish population and provides a genuinely rewarding experience for anglers of all ages and abilities. The fishery is entirely wild — the river is not stocked with trout — making every catch a testament to the river's natural productivity and the conservation efforts that sustain it.