Hagg Burn is a small upland stream offering intimate fly fishing for wild trout in a moorland setting. The 6.9km watercourse provides typical moorland burn character with pocket pools and shallow runs, ideal for light tackle work and careful stalking of native browns.
Anglers should note the close season on Hagg 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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Hagg Burn holds trout.
Trout fishing on Hagg Burn may be subject to season restrictions set by the local club or riparian owner — always confirm before your session.
An EA rod licence is required by law to fish Hagg Burn. Club membership or a day ticket is also required on most stretches.
To fish Hagg 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 Hagg 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 Hagg Burn.
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