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River Tweed

River fishing  United Kingdom · 04:29 - 21:59

River Tweed is a river in United Kingdom. Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.

Prime 100% The bite right now
Top bet: Common Bream Active through the night, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
83%
22°
Sun
100%
18°
Best day
Mon
100%
17°
Tue
100%
16°
Wed
100%
17°
Thu
100%
19°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Rain
Water temp (est.)
16°C
Air temp
19°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1015 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
98.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 03:44–05:44 Dusk 20:44–22:44 Night 22:44–03:44

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:27–23:27 Major period 09:27–11:27 Minor period 18:19–19:49 Minor period 01:05–02:35

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

01:00
19°
02:00
18°
03:00
18°
04:00
18°
05:00
18°
06:00
18°
07:00
19°
08:00
21°
09:00
23°
10:00
24°
11:00
26°
12:00
26°

Likely catch now (6 species)

Common Bream
Abramis brama
100%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Barbel
Barbus barbus
87%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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European Chub
Squalius cephalus
44%
Water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Atlantic Salmon
Salmo salar
36%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
22%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 16 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
16%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season.
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About the fishing here

River Tweed is a river in United Kingdom.

Popular catches here include Common Bream, Barbel, European Chub, Atlantic Salmon, Northern Pike and European Perch.

Common Bream fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

A national or regional fishing permit is generally required here. Check the local rules. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Tips right now

Technique Start with a ledger bait for common bream, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for common bream at night. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try red and yellow, strong scent for common bream.
Lure Ledger bait for common bream: Worm or corn.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:

About this water

The River Tweed, or Tweed Water, is a river 97 miles (156 km) long that flows east across the Border region in Scotland and northern England. Tweed cloth derives its name from its association with the River Tweed. The Tweed is one of the great salmon rivers of Britain and the only river in England where an Environment Agency rod licence is not required for angling. The river generates a large income for the local borders region, attracting anglers from all around the world.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at River Tweed?

Popular catches here include Common Bream, Barbel, European Chub, Atlantic Salmon, Northern Pike and European Perch.

Do you need a fishing license at River Tweed?

Usually yes. Most countries require a national or regional fishing permit. Check the local rules via the link on this page.

When is the best time to fish River Tweed?

Common Bream fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

What is biting at River Tweed right now?

Right now Common Bream is the most likely catch, at about 51%.