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The Reay Burn is a small Scottish stream spanning 5.1km, offering intimate fly-fishing opportunities in a rural setting. This modest watercourse provides a scenic experience typical of northern Scottish burns, with good access and reasonable holding pools for trout.
The statutory close season on Reay Burn runs 15 March – 15 June (rivers, England & Wales). No coarse fishing is permitted during this period. Fishing rights on Reay Burn are typically held by the riparian owner or a local angling association — check before visiting, as no rod licence is required in Scotland.
Water level data from the Environment Agency Real Time Flood Monitoring API. Nearest gauging station. Always verify conditions on arrival.
Reay Burn holds brown trout, sea trout, salmon parr.
No rod licence is required to fish Reay Burn in Scotland. Permission from the riparian owner, an estate or a local angling club is usually required on most stretches.
No rod licence is required to fish Reay Burn in Scotland. You will typically need permission from the riparian owner, an estate beat or a local angling club for most stretches of Reay Burn.
Always check conditions before you visit — access, water quality and rules can change seasonally. SEPA's Water Environment Hub provides up-to-date water quality information for Scottish rivers.
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