The Molendinar Burn is a modest 6.4km stream in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, offering intimate fishing in an urban/suburban setting. The burn flows through Strathaven and has moderate gradient sections interspersed with deeper pools, providing shelter for trout. Conditions can be variable due to urban runoff impacts, but the watercourse retains patches of good habitat for small fish.
The statutory close season on Molendinar Burn runs 15 March – 15 June (rivers, England & Wales). No coarse fishing is permitted during this period. Beyond the rod licence, fishing rights on Molendinar 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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Molendinar Burn holds brown trout, sea trout, minnow, stickleback.
An EA rod licence is required by law to fish Molendinar Burn. Club membership or a day ticket is also required on most stretches.
To fish Molendinar 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 Molendinar 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 Molendinar Burn.
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