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Hawkshaw Burn is a small, fast-flowing moorland stream in the Scottish borders with a character typical of upland burns. The water is generally clear and acidic, offering a challenging but rewarding experience for those willing to wade through rugged terrain. Best fished during spate conditions when water levels rise, providing excellent sport with native trout.
Hawkshaw Burn observes the standard close season: 15 March – 15 June (rivers, England & Wales). Always check local byelaws before your visit. No rod licence is needed in Scotland, but permission or a permit from the estate, club or riparian owner is usually required.
Water level data from the Environment Agency Real Time Flood Monitoring API. Nearest gauging station. Always verify conditions on arrival.
Hawkshaw Burn holds brown trout, sea trout, eels.
No rod licence is required to fish Hawkshaw 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 Hawkshaw Burn in Scotland. You will typically need permission from the riparian owner, an estate beat or a local angling club for most stretches of Hawkshaw 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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