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. Beyond the rod licence, fishing rights on Burn of Mar 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 Mar holds brown trout, sea trout, salmon parr.
An EA rod licence is required by law to fish Burn of Mar. Club membership or a day ticket is also required on most stretches.
To fish Burn of Mar, 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 Mar.
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 Mar.
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