Philip Burn is a small Scottish burn offering intimate fly-fishing opportunities in a rural setting. The short 5.8km stretch provides classic upland stream habitat with good access for anglers seeking native trout in relatively uncrowded conditions.
The statutory close season on Philip Burn runs 15 March – 15 June (rivers, England & Wales). No coarse fishing is permitted during this period. Beyond the rod licence, fishing rights on Philip Burn are typically held by local angling clubs — check with the relevant club or day ticket provider before visiting.
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Philip Burn holds brown trout, sea trout.
An EA rod licence is required by law to fish Philip Burn. Club membership or a day ticket is also required on most stretches.
To fish Philip 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 Philip 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 Philip Burn.
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