Lilburn Burn is a modest 10.3km stream offering intimate fishing in a rural setting. The Good water quality status suggests clear conditions suitable for sight fishing and fly work. This small burn provides a peaceful alternative to larger rivers with potential for trout and grayling in its clearer sections.
Anglers should note the close season on Lilburn 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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Lilburn Burn holds brown trout, grayling, minnows.
An EA rod licence is required by law to fish Lilburn Burn. Club membership or a day ticket is also required on most stretches.
To fish Lilburn 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 Lilburn 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 Lilburn Burn.
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