Published on Friday 21 March 2025
No Fishing signs are being put up at Arbroath’s Keptie Pond.No Fishing signs are being put up at Arbroath’s Keptie Pond.
The signs will state - It is an offence to fish in the Keptie Pond Conservation Area without written permission.
And to be absolutely clear, Angus Council will NOT give permission to anyone due to the danger that fishing at Keptie Pond presents to wildlife.
Police Scotland has and will continue to take action. Anyone found to be fishing illegally is liable to be prosecuted and have their equipment seized under the terms of the Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries (Consolidation) Act 2003.
If you see anyone fishing at Keptie Pond, call Police Scotland on 101.