Sills Burn is a modest 9-kilometre watercourse offering good fishing prospects for anglers seeking trout and eel. The river benefits from good water quality and healthy fish populations, making it a reliable destination for both fly and coarse fishing. Its character as a productive burn makes it suitable for anglers of varying experience levels.
Anglers should note the close season on Sills 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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Sills Burn holds trout, eel.
Trout fishing on Sills Burn may be subject to season restrictions set by the local club or riparian owner — always confirm before your session.
An EA rod licence is required by law to fish Sills Burn. Club membership or a day ticket is also required on most stretches.
To fish Sills 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 Sills 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 Sills Burn.
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