Carham

beat overview

Carham offers a mile of double-bank fishing for 3 rods on the lower Tweed, approximately halfway between Kelso and Coldstream, with a five-year average catch of 144 salmon and 21 sea-trout. The Border runs down the middle of the beat, so fish can be caught in both Scotland and England.

Carham lies on an S-bend in the river, providing varied fishing and a high proportion of streamy, attractive fly water. The fishing is readily accessible and much of it is easily waded.

Although July to October are the most productive months, fish are caught throughout the season. Recent years have seen significant increases in summer catches, linking the traditional spring and autumn periods, but less fish in February and late November - but fish can be caught on any day of the season.

The modern fishing hut has a wood-burning stove, providing a snug retreat in cold weather; it also provides a great view of much of the beat and is light and airy in summer. Two ghillies are provided during the best of the autumn fly-only period from 15th September to mid-October, with one ghillie at other times. A second ghillie is normally available to be pre-booked.

The beat is always let as a 3 rod whole, with prices from £195 per day for periods of one to six days - most lets are for two or three days. Bookings can only be made through the proprietors - all enquiries are welcome.

If you are looking for somewhere to stay please have a look at http://www.tweedbeats.com/accommodation

archived catch statistics

Salmon	Febr	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Total
2018 Salmon	3	3	10	5	5	9	17	26	27	8	113
2019 Salmon	6	9	9	20	18	17	32	37	12	0	160
2020 Salmon	2	5	0	22	17	44	47	58	20	5	220
2021 Salmon	0	9	12	9	5	8	48	15	14	0	120
2022 Salmon	3	6	7	9	8	14	1	35	18	3	104
AVG Salmon	3	6	8	13	11	18	29	34	18	3	143

Sea Trout	Febr	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Total
2018 Sea Trout	0	1	0	1	0	0	2	2	3	0	9
2019 Sea Trout	0	2	2	0	10	8	11	2	0	0	35
2020 Sea Trout	0	2	0	1	4	9	13	1	1	2	33
2021 Sea Trout	0	0	0	1	0	1	6	2	3	1	14
2022 Sea Trout	0	0	1	2	0	1	0	5	6	0	15
AVG Sea Trout	0	1	1	1	3	4	6	2	3	1	21

season to date

Salmon	Febr	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Total
2023 Salmon	2	7	8	6	2	31	48	10	14	1	129

Sea Trout	Febr	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Total
2023 Sea Trout	0	0	1	1	4	20	15	3	0	0	44