Rottenraw Burn is a small Scottish stream of around 5.4km, characterized by clear water running through moorland and agricultural terrain. The burn offers an intimate fishing experience with good access to traditional pools and runs, typical of upland Scottish watercourses.
Rottenraw Burn observes the standard close season: 15 March – 15 June (rivers, England & Wales). Always check local byelaws before your visit. A rod licence alone does not grant access — most stretches require club membership or a day ticket in addition.
Water level data from the Environment Agency Real Time Flood Monitoring API. Nearest gauging station. Always verify conditions on arrival.
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Rottenraw Burn holds brown trout, sea trout, arctic charr.
An EA rod licence is required by law to fish Rottenraw Burn. Club membership or a day ticket is also required on most stretches.
To fish Rottenraw 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 Rottenraw 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 Rottenraw Burn.
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