Kendrum Burn is a modest Scottish stream flowing through rural terrain, offering intimate fishing on a small watercourse typical of the Borders region. The burn provides opportunities for brown trout in its clearer sections, with the character changing from faster rocky runs to slower pools depending on recent rainfall and flow rates.
The statutory close season on Kendrum Burn runs 15 March – 15 June (rivers, England & Wales). No coarse fishing is permitted during this period. Beyond the rod licence, fishing rights on Kendrum Burn are typically held by local angling clubs — check with the relevant club or day ticket provider before visiting.
Water level data from the Environment Agency Real Time Flood Monitoring API. Nearest gauging station. Always verify conditions on arrival.
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Kendrum Burn holds brown trout, sea trout, minnow, stone loach.
An EA rod licence is required by law to fish Kendrum Burn. Club membership or a day ticket is also required on most stretches.
To fish Kendrum 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 Kendrum 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 Kendrum Burn.
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