EYEMOUTH

Eyemouth a deep water mark produces cod, pollack,coalfish,wrass,and the occasional conger eel. Eyemouth is best fished on a near calm water and not on an easterly when there is a blow as it can be highly dangerous on the rocks with rogue waves and the rocks are treacherous when wet not a place to fish alone. Fish  on the bottom for cod using a flattie trace best, best bait a cocktail of lug worm and squid, crab comes into it own during the summer months. Getting there it is well sign posted off the A1

Cove Harbour

The cove is a small hidden harbour very close to Pease Bay caravan park its relatively easy to find. Take the turn off for Pease Bay at the roundabout, take the first opening on your left and follow the road down to the car park. This is a rough ground mark plenty of leads and rotten bottoms are needed cod, bass, place and flounder can be caught hear at the right time of the year also some wrass and mini species. We have found this mark to be very unproductive although it is one of the more comfortable and peaceful places to fish. 

Coldingham Bay

Coldingham beach is one of the cleanest, beautiful and best-sheltered beaches on the east coast, making it an ideal choice for the family holiday or a fun day at the beach. When the conditions are right surfing at Coldingham bay is as good as anywhere in Scotland. Surfer's travel regularly from as far as Glasgow and Edinburgh to catch the waves. Fishing from the beach can sometimes be dangerous due to the amount of holiday maker. For a quieter spot try the of the rocks at the right of the beach. There is a good number of place and flounder caught there every year especially around September.  Coldingham Bay is situated 1½ hour north of Newcastle and 1 hour south of Edinburgh by car.

St Abbs 

St Abbs harbour fishes well for codling under the 6lb mark.  The other place is the cliff marks round St Abbs at St Abbs head  there is a byelaw which prohibits anglers from fishing but if you are a responsible  angler and take your rubbish away with you there is not a problem codling, pollack, wrasse, conger, and also wolffish can be caught here. Divers can be a problem at times.

Fast Castle

Fast castle at cockburns path is another good area for codling, pollack, & wrasse, this place is not for the unfit, it is not the getting there, as it is a nice walk down, but coming back is the hard part as you have a walk of 3/4 of a mile up hill all the way  it's a struggle for the fittest with all your tackle.

TORNESS

Torness is famous for it's bass fishing and mullet. Most people fish the hot water outlet and start hammering the school bass there are a few good marks at torness. Just along the beach to the right of the power station Thornton Loch opposite the caravan site fishes well especially at night you don't just catch bass, there is also codling, whiting, rockling,flounder,dabs. Move along to the left of the power station to the inlet that can produce some nice cod and further along to skate raw the bay gives nice flounder and codling. The dollies can also give some nice cod at night it's getting the fish up that is the hard part don't attempt to climb down if you are fishing at night it can be hazardous in daylight so night time is not a good idea. Getting there well sign posted off the A1

DUNBAR

Dunbar harbour is a mark that most people from Edinburgh to Berwick have fished, if you  go over the bridge and round to the end of the harbor you can walk round and over the rocks there are a few comfortable places to fish from codling,coally,and wrasse are the main species that are caught here. The other part to fish is just over the bridge to the back of the old ruin but creels can be a problem here as the ropes are floating on top of the water. Take care when the rocks are wet they can get very slippy. Getting there well sign posted off the A1

NORTH BERWICK

North Berwick like Dunbar can be fished from the back of the harbor the rocks there are not to bad for fishing' but slippy when wet the fishing is much the same as Dunbar with codling, coaly's, and wrasse, being the main fish, from the beach you can get flounder, and dabs, and the occasional cod to about 7lb   Getting there well Sign posted off the A1

Leithies (Daisy Island)

The Leithies (known as Daisy Island by some of the locals) is a small group of rocky islands just outside North Berwick close to The Glen Golf Course, which can only be accessed when the tide is out, if you are crossing the golf course to get to them watch out for golf balls. The islands can be dangerous especially in bad weather when the waves are high and there is always the possibility of getting stranded on the islands if you don't keep a watch on the incoming tide, but if you do get cut off its not long before the tide will let you off again

Yellow Craigs

Yellow Craig is situated between Dirleton and North Berwick. Presuming you park the car at Yellow Craig, you go down the path to the beach, the rocks on the left is rough ground, the ground to the right is more clean ground The rocks can be very slippery so take care. This mark is said to produce cod to 5lb, at which state of the tide and weather,  Like most rocky marks be prepared to lose tackle. You can fish from the rocks but beware of getting cut of by the incoming tide its unsafe to stay on the rocks if the high tide is deeper than 4 meters but if its lower it is possible to stay on the rocks. Its better to be safe than sorry, watch for the tide coming in and get yourself off before you get cut off. Any big bait is fine tipped with mussels.

COCKENZIE POWER STATION

Cockenzie more famous for its mullet than the bass, but since they have put a barrier up at the bridge mullet fishing is only done through the fence which is a waste of time,  during the summer months it can get rather crowded and when the mackerel make an appearance you cant move, there are the odd codling and flounder get caught from the harbour walls and lots of small coalfish.  Getting there from the south you can take the North Berwick turn off and follow the coastal road west and you come right to it. From the North take the Trannent turn off from the A1 and you will see the sign for Cockenzie

MUSSELBURGH

Musselburgh famous for it's flounder the old lagoons used to be the spot that produced the bigger fish with flounder to 4lb until it was all filled in, you also have the mouth of the river Esk that during the summer months you can see the flounder so it's a question of take your pick at times Getting there head for Edinburgh .

GRANTON BREAKWATER

Granton Breakwater, has always been a favorite for the local fair weather fisherman and kids especially when the mackerel are in. There has always been a regular supply of codling here and the odd strap conger a few rockling, scorpion fish and coley. There is no need to cast here as there is a ledge that ends just 20 feet out  and to catch fish beyond that is rare unless you are fishing for the mackerel most people tend to fish just up at the first bend but fishing between the start of the breakwater and the bend produces more fish also the same goes for the top section between the bend and the point you can lose a lot of tackle here especially when the creels are out one of the local boys Tam Nicol is forever finding traces and spinners hooked to the creels if you ask him he will give you back what you have lost and more sometimes if tackle hasn't been claimed. Fishing has been stopped from the two harbours getting there head into Edinburgh and follow the signs for Granton the Breakwater is half way along lower Granton road .

NORTH QUEENSFERRY

North Queensferry has a few hot spots of its own to boast about just left of the forth rail bridge there are a few deep holes that hold fish mainly cod and there are some decent ones from time to time. At the harbour  you have the chance of some good flounder in the 2lb bracket when the tide is on the flood Getting there from the south head north to the forth road bridge once over take the first left and from the north head south and take the first left before the bridge. There is also sea world where you might like to visit, that can be quite interesting.

LONGANNET POWER STATION

Longannet power station is like all others when it comes to Bass there are your usual school bass in numbers but you do get the odd 4lb bass this place is mainly mud flats  and the flounder are plentyful but beware if going on to the mud when the tide is out you get stuck very easily here and the tide cuts you off in places getting there head for the kincardine bridge you will see longannet there are places to park and a fence to go round.

DYSART

Dysart can produce large cod when there is a good easterly blow I've seen some nice double figures come from this mark over the years though my best from here was only 8lb beware when there is a really strong wind as the waves come crashing over the harbour wall and when wet you can lose your footing  quite easily.  Getting there head for Kirkcaldy and dysart is at one end ask anyone you see and you wont go wrong .The east coast competitions are held from here. 

ELIE

Elie on the fife coast is a visitor attraction but can give some nice fishing at times especially to the left of the harbour round by the light house as with all the places in the firth of fourth easterly winds are best I've not heard of any great sized fish coming from here  i think the biggest that i know of is around the 5lb mark Elie is well sign posted from the coastal roads as with the rest of fife  

PITTENWEEM

Pittenweem has a good record for catching fish, the harbour wall is a perfect place, kids are safe here as long as they are accompanied by an adult. Fishing here can produce some good fish and a good variety of species can be caught on a single outing. Again getting there is no problem stick to the coastal trail the local fishermen are a friendly bunch and most will tell you what you want to know and of any other marks that have been producing fish . 

ANSTRUTHER

Anstruther harbour is a well known place for it's fishing as this place on a good easterly can give you some of the best fishing on the east coast of fife fishing from the left harbour wall is best avoid fishing the point if there is a heavy wave as you can see by the photo these waves can sweep you into the harbour so check out your tides and weather before you go if you get there and find that it is unfishable  move back up the harbour a bit where fishing is best most of the fish are caught there it is wise to have a small pair if step ladders when fishing here though not your average bit of tackle 

CELLARDYKE

Cellardyke which is a part of  Anstruther can give nice cod to double figure and is a comfortable place to  fish. When you get there get there on a low tide as you should with every mark and have a look at the layout you will see some really good spots that you would like to put your rod up though not from fife myself i find it a beautiful place and clean so please keep it that way take your litter home . 

CRAIL

Crail now this place I love for the fishing especially if you head for the old karting tracks there a rock there which is called the lions head parking is plentiful park your car and go through the gate (Remembering to close it after you) and head down to the rock if you go past the rock to the right fishing is best and there are some big cod from this area the chance of landing  them is another matter as the snags here are bad even with rotten bottoms on the fishing can put your rod to the test double figure fish not uncommon from this mark

FIFENESS

Fifeness the corner of fife as it is so well known this place is well know for the wrecks and attracts a lot of divers not very deep water but has a good fishing background and the sea life here is full of surprises having only fished this point on a few occasions I haven't had any complaints apart from the fact that there is no shelter you are out in the elements when fishing here, a very quiet place with the only sound being the waves and the wind, on an easterly you can expect your rod to keep going all the time .beware of your bait here as the crabs here have their own army and will strip your bait as soon  as it hits bottom.  

St ANDREWS

St Andrews has a broken shore line with patches of rocky areas and sandy beaches having only ever fished here once myself and only catching small flounder and small turbot to be honest I haven't had any reports of much being caught from here so I will try and find out more before i write it off.

DUNDEE

Dundee at riverside drive is well known for catching flounder you can fish from your car and you have the added benefit of all the local amenities close at hand even a snack bar so that saves on the home made stuff that we have to eat cold on nearly very trip 

ARBROATH

Arbroath Cliffs can give some nice fish on an easterly blow the same with the harbour fishing from the wall Arbroath can be one of these places that will fish well one day then nothing the next day it seems strange but if the boats are doing well then the shore isn't and vice versa on the whole it is well known by all who fish in Scotland as a mark to go to.

AUCHMITHIE

Auchmithie is a rocky area just north of Arbroath this place produces some nice cod when the weather is right it is often one of the hot spots during competitions that are held at Arbroath these events attract a lot of anglers from all over Scotland and Auchmithie gets a good few of them.

USAN

Usan is the most talked about place for producing double figure cod during the winter months and good sized pollack during the summer months stay on the A92 north from Arbroath it is well sign posted. Please respect the farmer and park out out harms way and close all gates behind you.

GOURDON

Here at Gourdon harbour cod can be caught especially when the weather is playing a good part in it south easterly winds are favorite for this area but it can get a bit dangerous on a big tide so care should be taken when fishing here waves can come over the walls and sweep you into the sea .Travel along the coast road (A92) from Stonehaven to Dundee. About half a mile south of Inverbervie turn left into the village of Gourdon. Go through the village and park at or near to the harbour. You can park on the pier itself.

INVERBERVIE

Inverbervie has a vast pebble beach known as bervie bay from here you can catch a number of species of fish here cod, flounder, plaice, turbot, dab, even thornback rays it is a comfortable fishing area not far from the car a lot of anglers from Edinburgh head for bervie bay because of it's variety of fish . But mainly for the cod for which it is famous for. Travel along the coast road (A92) from  Stonehaven to Dundee. About half a mile into Inverbervie (opposite the Clydesdale Bank) turn left and continue on until you reach the sea front. There is ample parking available close to the water, just beside the houses in the picture.

CRAWTON

A good variety of fish can be caught here this is a rough ground mark and holds and can get you into a few good snags there is good size cod, pollack,  saithe as with all places that are rocky care should be taken the footing is not the best to stand on as there a re a lot of pot holes .Travel along the coast road (A92) from Stonehaven to Dundee. About five mile south of Stonehaven turn left at the sign for Crawton. Travel along this road for about one mile and you will come to a car park. Walk from there towards the sea and you will come to the rocks, about half a mile.
Fishing is best right of the inlet. 

STONEHAVEN

Stonehaven is mainly flounder and dabs but i have fished to the right of the harbour off what I call seagull rock and caught a few nice cod the downfall of fishing that rock is the stench from the gulls it is very strong ammonia and the noise is unbearable from the young. Stonehaven is just off the main Aberdeen to Dundee duel carriageway, .The harbour area is well signposted and there is ample parking.

PORTLETHEN

Another good area for cod, pollack, and saithe this place can be very dangerous in bad weather so care should be taken and don't fish alone Portlethen is about five miles south of Aberdeen.
Traveling from the south, leave the dual carriageway at the Portlethen flyover. Go over the flyover and left at the first roundabout, right at the next, and right at the next again.
Traveling from the north, leave the dual carriageway at the first signpost for Portlethen, then straight on at the first roundabout. You will now be in the same position as above.
Turn left at the next mini roundabout, carry on left of the church and into the country. Keep on going on this road until you reach Old Portlethen. Take the first narrow road on the left just past the 30 speed limit. Continue on this road until you reach the barriers shown in the picture. There is room for three cars there and one slightly further back the same road. If these places are full then you can park back in the village where the road widens, (about half a mile).
Walk down the road to the sea front. Fishing is anywhere from the point shown northwards.

COVE BAY

This is a rough ground mark and snags are plentiful but the bonus when fishing here is the cod they are mostly all fresh run and a decent size can be caught when the weather right saithe  is also a good size along with pollack. Traveling from the north or south Cove Bay is signposted off the harbour road (A956). Travel through Cove until you reach the railway bridge on a blind corner. Go over the bridge to the right turn left then right and right again. This will take you down to the harbour where parking in plentiful. Fish from the rock or the harbour wall.

RED ROCK

Again a variety of fish can be caught from this mark main species being cod take great care as the rocks can get very slippy when wet you can walk back with the tide here and still fish. Travel from Nig Bay to Cove via the coast road. Once passed the Z bend with traffic lights look for the second railway bridge on the left. (about half a mile)
There is very little parking, but once parked go under that bridge and follow the path to the sea (third of a mile).
When you reach the see you should be over a high cliff with a cave. To the right of this cave and further out to sea is a large flat rock, this is the fishing area.
The climb down is relatively easy and there are some flat areas where it is safe for accompanied children to fish (not too young). If coming from the south then follow the signs for Aberdeen Harbour. This will take you along the A958. At the second roundabout turn right into the industrial estate, and keep on that road until you reach the coast. Turn left and the first bridge on he right is where the path is.

ABERDEEN BEACH

Aberdeen beach is flatfish country mainly flounder and dabs there is no need for long distance casting but is is a good place to practice and still catch fish. Easily found from the city center. Look for signs pointing to the beach or just keep traveling east and you will eventually reach the beach.
You can fish anywhere but it is best to keep away from the harbour end. This part is always full of tourists, wind surfers etc.
You are not permitted to fish from the harbour walls. (This is well signposted)

PETERHEAD POWER STATION

As with most power stations especially the hot water outlet there is a good supply of bass around this is more of an uneven bottom which is good feeding ground for the bass There is no access through the power station itself and there is no easy way to get there.
When you travel from the south towards Peterhead. Approximately one mile before Peterhead turn right towards Boddam, past the RAF station and onto Boddam harbour.
There are some places to park at the harbour.
Walk around the headland to the power station.

PETERHEAD HARBOUR

Peterehead used to be a great place for fishing but over the past 5 or 6 years this  has come to a grinding halt I remember when every cast you could have on your line a few different species at once and that was every cast now you are hard pushed to get one fish I don't know if it is because of seals but fishing is fading out for this once famous mark.  When you travel from the south into Peterhead you cannot miss the bay with the two piers. Park anywhere close to the pier.

FRAZERBOURGH

Frazerbourgh has a lot of good fishing marks though I have not been fishing there for quite some time now I got a report that double figure fish are still being caught on a regular basis there are lots of rough ground marks also a vast shore line of sandy beach it is aprox 10 miles from peterhead.

MARKS BETWEEN FRAZERBOURGH AND THE MORAY FIRTH

There are a lot of good fishing marks to be honest there are to many to list between these marks. There are a lot of fishing villages and the locals up There are very helpful places like Macduff , Portsoy, Portknockie, Buckie, Brandburgh, Burghead at the mouth of the moray firth the coast line is fantastic for fishing.

Further up the east coast I'm not to familiar with and haven't had any reports to say what the fishing is like I can only assume that it will do well in the right conditions but that is guess work for me I will make a point of trying to find out more failing that then i guess I'm going to have to go fish it myself and hope that on the day the weather is right.