Castle Semple to Howwood
Sedate water above the weir, with roach, perch and pike providing strong coarse-fishing interest.
Castle Angling Club Est. 1909
Angling on the
Black Cart Water.
Six miles of varied fishing in Renfrewshire, cared for by a welcoming club with more than a century of history.
LocationRenfrewshire
WaterBoth banks, six miles
MembershipNew members welcome
Preserving local angling
for future generations.
1909Established
6 milesof fishable water
Strongclub membership
Opento new members
Our river
A varied water with something for every angler.
The Black Cart runs from Castle Semple Loch to its confluence with the River Gryffe. Along the way it skirts Howwood, Johnstone and Linwood, with most stretches freely accessible.
Its waters support native brown trout and coarse fish, together with migratory sea trout and Atlantic salmon.
Explore the water
Three distinct stretches
Howwood to Linwood
Riffles, runs, pools and lies holding wild brown trout and migratory fish after summer spates.
Linwood to the Gryffe
Steadier tidal water that can be productive for all game species throughout the legal season.
A friendly, open club
New members and day-ticket anglers are always welcome.
Come and see what the Black Cart has to offer, meet local anglers and help us care for the river for the next generation.
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