Ladykirk Burn is a small Scottish stream offering intimate fishing in a rural setting near the Scottish Borders. The burn flows through pleasant countryside with mixed habitat, providing opportunities for brown trout and other coarse species in its clearer sections. This is a modest water best suited to those seeking a quiet, reflective fishing experience rather than prolific catches.
Anglers should note the close season on Ladykirk 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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Ladykirk Burn holds brown trout, minnow, stone loach, bullhead.
An EA rod licence is required by law to fish Ladykirk Burn. Club membership or a day ticket is also required on most stretches.
To fish Ladykirk 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 Ladykirk 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 Ladykirk Burn.
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