Cochill Burn is a small upland stream in the Scottish Borders region, typically characterized by fast-flowing water over rocky substrates with good oxygenation. The burn offers an intimate fishing experience suitable for trout anglers seeking quieter conditions away from main river systems, with seasonal water levels influenced by moorland runoff.
Anglers should note the close season on Cochill 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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Cochill Burn holds brown trout, sea trout.
An EA rod licence is required by law to fish Cochill Burn. Club membership or a day ticket is also required on most stretches.
To fish Cochill 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 Cochill 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 Cochill Burn.
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