Carrick Burn is a small Scottish stream of 7.3km offering intimate fly fishing opportunities through rural countryside. The burn provides typical upland stream character with fast-flowing sections over rocky substrates, ideal for pursuiting wild brown trout in a peaceful setting.
Anglers should note the close season on Carrick 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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Carrick Burn holds brown trout, sea trout, arctic charr.
An EA rod licence is required by law to fish Carrick Burn. Club membership or a day ticket is also required on most stretches.
To fish Carrick 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 Carrick 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 Carrick Burn.
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