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Green Burn is a small to medium-sized lowland river offering productive coarse fishing opportunities throughout its length. The river features a mix of shallow runs and deeper pools with good weed growth that provides excellent habitat for roach, bream, and pike. Access is generally good at several points along the river, though anglers should check local landowner permissions and Environment Agency guidance before fishing, as some sections may require permits.
The statutory close season on Green Burn runs 15 March – 15 June (rivers, England & Wales). No coarse fishing is permitted during this period. Fishing rights on Green Burn are typically held by the riparian owner or a local angling association — check before visiting, as no rod licence is required in Scotland.
Water level data from the Environment Agency Real Time Flood Monitoring API. Nearest gauging station. Always verify conditions on arrival.
Green Burn holds roach, bream, pike, perch, dace, chub, tench.
No rod licence is required to fish Green 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 Green Burn in Scotland. You will typically need permission from the riparian owner, an estate beat or a local angling club for most stretches of Green 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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