Lochgelly Burn is a modest 5.7km watercourse in Fife, Scotland, characterized by typical lowland burn features with a mix of pool and riffle sections. The burn offers opportunities for trout fishing in its clearer upper reaches, though water quality can be variable due to industrial heritage in the area. Best fished during higher water levels when fish are more active throughout the system.
The statutory close season on Lochgelly Burn runs 15 March – 15 June (rivers, England & Wales). No coarse fishing is permitted during this period. Beyond the rod licence, fishing rights on Lochgelly 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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Lochgelly Burn holds brown trout, sea trout, eels, minnows.
An EA rod licence is required by law to fish Lochgelly Burn. Club membership or a day ticket is also required on most stretches.
To fish Lochgelly 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 Lochgelly 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 Lochgelly Burn.
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