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Kelphope Burn is a small moorland stream in the Scottish Borders known for its clear, fast-flowing waters typical of upland burns. The short 6.6km watercourse offers intimate fishing in a wild, undeveloped landscape with excellent access to native trout populations.
Anglers should note the close season on Kelphope Burn: 15 March – 15 June (rivers, England & Wales). Access on most stretches is via club membership, an estate beat or a local permit — Scotland has no general rod-licence requirement.
Water level data from the Environment Agency Real Time Flood Monitoring API. Nearest gauging station. Always verify conditions on arrival.
Kelphope Burn holds brown trout, sea trout, char.
No rod licence is required to fish Kelphope 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 Kelphope Burn in Scotland. You will typically need permission from the riparian owner, an estate beat or a local angling club for most stretches of Kelphope 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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