The Burn of Achanarras is a small Scottish stream located in Caithness in the far north of Scotland. This modest watercourse offers intimate fishing in a remote, rugged landscape with excellent water quality typical of Highland burns. The burn provides opportunities for brown trout fishing in a pristine setting with minimal development.
The statutory close season on Burn of Achanarras runs 15 March – 15 June (rivers, England & Wales). No coarse fishing is permitted during this period. Beyond the rod licence, fishing rights on Burn of Achanarras are typically held by local angling clubs — check with the relevant club or day ticket provider before visiting.
Water level data from the Environment Agency Real Time Flood Monitoring API. Nearest gauging station. Always verify conditions on arrival.
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Burn of Achanarras holds brown trout, sea trout, arctic char.
An EA rod licence is required by law to fish Burn of Achanarras. Club membership or a day ticket is also required on most stretches.
To fish Burn of Achanarras, you need a valid EA rod licence, available online from gov.uk. Annual, day and 8-day licences are available. In addition to the rod licence, you will need club membership or a day ticket from the controlling angling club or riparian owner for most stretches of Burn of Achanarras.
Always check conditions before you visit. Water quality, access and rules can change seasonally. The EA's Catchment Data Explorer provides up-to-date water quality information for Burn of Achanarras.
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