The Burn of Oldtown is a small Scottish stream of approximately 5.2km, characterized by shallow, fast-flowing sections with rocky substrates typical of upland burns. It offers an intimate fishing experience in a rural setting, with the short length making it suitable for a quick outing or educational fishing trips.
The statutory close season on Burn of Oldtown 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 Oldtown 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 Oldtown holds brown trout, sea trout, minnow, stoneloach.
An EA rod licence is required by law to fish Burn of Oldtown. Club membership or a day ticket is also required on most stretches.
To fish Burn of Oldtown, 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 Oldtown.
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 Oldtown.
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