Manuel Burn is a small Scottish stream of approximately 6.2km in length, offering intimate fly-fishing opportunities in a rural setting. The burn flows through moorland and grassland, providing typical upland stream habitat with rocky pools and runs. It's best suited to experienced anglers seeking wild brown trout in a peaceful, undeveloped environment.
Anglers should note the close season on Manuel 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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Manuel Burn holds brown trout, sea trout.
An EA rod licence is required by law to fish Manuel Burn. Club membership or a day ticket is also required on most stretches.
To fish Manuel 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 Manuel 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 Manuel Burn.
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