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Burn of Durn Fishing Guide

River · 8.8km (5 miles) · United Kingdom
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River Close season applies WQ: Moderate

About Burn of Durn

The Burn of Durn is a small Scottish stream of approximately 8.8km that flows through moorland and agricultural terrain in the northeast Highlands. This intimate burn offers a peaceful fishing experience suited to anglers seeking quieter waters away from busier rivers, with good holding pools for its size.

Burn of Durn observes the standard close season: 15 March – 15 June (rivers, England & Wales). Always check local byelaws before your visit. No rod licence is needed in Scotland, but permission or a permit from the estate, club or riparian owner is usually required.

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Water Type
River
Length
8.8km (5mi)
Close Season
15 March – 15 June (rivers, England & Wales)
Water Quality
Moderate
Fish Status
Moderate
Licence Required
EA Rod Licence

Fish Species in Burn of Durn

Burn of Durn holds brown trout, sea trout, salmon.

Salmon fishing on Burn of Durn requires permission from the riparian owner or estate, with catch-and-release or other district-specific rules often applying.

No rod licence is required to fish Burn of Durn in Scotland. Permission from the riparian owner, an estate or a local angling club is usually required on most stretches.

Frequently Asked Questions

Planning a Trip to Burn of Durn

No rod licence is required to fish Burn of Durn 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 Durn.

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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