Shirmers Burn is a small upland stream typical of northern UK watercourses, characterized by fast-flowing water over rocky substrates and gravel beds. The 7.8km burn offers an intimate fishing experience in a moorland setting, best suited to experienced anglers targeting wild brown trout in its clear, cold waters.
Anglers should note the close season on Shirmers Burn: 15 March – 15 June (rivers, England & Wales). Club membership or day ticket access is required in addition to your EA rod licence on most stretches.
Water level data from the Environment Agency Real Time Flood Monitoring API. Nearest gauging station. Always verify conditions on arrival.
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Shirmers Burn holds brown trout, sea trout, minnows, stone loach.
An EA rod licence is required by law to fish Shirmers Burn. Club membership or a day ticket is also required on most stretches.
To fish Shirmers 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 Shirmers 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 Shirmers Burn.
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