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Cadgill Burn is a small upland stream spanning 8.2km through Scottish moorland, offering intimate fly fishing for wild brown trout in a remote and scenic setting. The burn's moderate gradient and rocky substrate create excellent habitat for native trout populations, with good water quality typical of moorland streams. This is a peaceful destination for anglers seeking solitude and the chance to catch smaller, indigenous fish in their natural environment.
Cadgill Burn 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.
Water level data from the Environment Agency Real Time Flood Monitoring API. Nearest gauging station. Always verify conditions on arrival.
Cadgill Burn holds trout, eel.
Trout fishing on Cadgill Burn may be subject to season restrictions set by the local club or riparian owner — always confirm before your session.
No rod licence is required to fish Cadgill Burn 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 Cadgill Burn in Scotland. You will typically need permission from the riparian owner, an estate beat or a local angling club for most stretches of Cadgill Burn.
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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