The Reisgill Burn is a small, fast-flowing moorland stream in the Scottish Borders offering intimate fly fishing in a remote setting. The burn cuts through rough terrain with a mix of pools and runs, providing classic upland trout habitat with good gradient and oxygenation.
The statutory close season on Reisgill Burn runs 15 March – 15 June (rivers, England & Wales). No coarse fishing is permitted during this period. Beyond the rod licence, fishing rights on Reisgill 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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Reisgill Burn holds brown trout, sea trout.
An EA rod licence is required by law to fish Reisgill Burn. Club membership or a day ticket is also required on most stretches.
To fish Reisgill 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 Reisgill 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 Reisgill Burn.
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