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The Burn of Craig is a small Scottish upland stream with a character typical of fast-flowing spate burns, offering a challenging but rewarding experience for those targeting trout in pocket water and deeper pools. Access is generally available along much of the burn, though anglers should check with local landowners and respect private property boundaries. This burn is best fished during higher water levels when flow increases, and a valid Scottish fishing permit or association membership is typically required.
The statutory close season on Burn of Craig runs 15 March – 15 June (rivers, England & Wales). No coarse fishing is permitted during this period. Fishing rights on Burn of Craig are typically held by the riparian owner or a local angling association — check before visiting, as no rod licence is required in Scotland.
Water level data from the Environment Agency Real Time Flood Monitoring API. Nearest gauging station. Always verify conditions on arrival.
Burn of Craig holds brown trout, sea trout.
No rod licence is required to fish Burn of Craig in Scotland. Permission from the riparian owner, an estate or a local angling club is usually required on most stretches.
No rod licence is required to fish Burn of Craig in Scotland. You will typically need permission from the riparian owner, an estate beat or a local angling club for most stretches of Burn of Craig.
Always check conditions before you visit — access, water quality and rules can change seasonally. SEPA's Water Environment Hub provides up-to-date water quality information for Scottish rivers.
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