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The Burn of Mar is a small Scottish stream of approximately 6km, typical of Aberdeenshire's upland watercourses. This intimate burn offers fly fishing opportunities in a rural setting with modest flows and clear water in normal conditions. The tight, overgrown banks require careful approach and short casting technique.
The statutory close season on Burn of Mar runs 15 March – 15 June (rivers, England & Wales). No coarse fishing is permitted during this period. Fishing rights on Burn of Mar 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 Mar holds brown trout, sea trout, salmon parr.
No rod licence is required to fish Burn of Mar 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 Mar 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 Mar.
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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