The Byre Burn is a small Scottish stream of approximately 5.3km, offering intimate fishing in a pastoral setting. This modest watercourse provides typical lowland burn characteristics with good accessibility and a mix of pool and run sections suitable for trout enthusiasts.
Anglers should note the close season on Byre Burn: 15 March – 15 June (rivers, England & Wales). Club membership or day ticket access is required in addition to your EA rod licence on most stretches.
Water level data from the Environment Agency Real Time Flood Monitoring API. Nearest gauging station. Always verify conditions on arrival.
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Byre Burn holds brown trout, sea trout, minnows, stone loach.
An EA rod licence is required by law to fish Byre Burn. Club membership or a day ticket is also required on most stretches.
To fish Byre Burn, 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 Byre Burn.
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 Byre Burn.
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