Capehope Burn is a small Scottish stream of 6.7km offering intimate fishing in a rural setting. The burn typically provides clear water over rocky substrate, characteristic of upland Scottish burns with good flow after rainfall. Best suited to fly fishing for trout in its upper reaches, with opportunities for grayling in slower sections.
Anglers should note the close season on Capehope 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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Capehope Burn holds brown trout, sea trout, grayling.
An EA rod licence is required by law to fish Capehope Burn. Club membership or a day ticket is also required on most stretches.
To fish Capehope 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 Capehope 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 Capehope Burn.
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