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Goukstane Burn is a small tributary stream in the Borders region, typical of upland Scottish burns with rocky substrates and cool clear water. The short 6.4km stretch offers intimate fly fishing in a predominantly moorland setting with tight banks and pocket pools suitable for trout.
Anglers should note the close season on Goukstane 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.
Goukstane Burn holds brown trout, sea trout.
An EA rod licence is required by law to fish Goukstane Burn. Club membership or a day ticket is also required on most stretches.
To fish Goukstane 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 Goukstane 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 Goukstane Burn.
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