Spital Burn is a small, fast-flowing upland stream in northern England, typical of moorland burns with rocky substrate and clear water. The short 5.7km watercourse offers intimate fishing opportunities in a scenic setting, best suited to experienced anglers pursuing trout in challenging pocket water and small pools.
Anglers should note the close season on Spital 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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Spital Burn holds brown trout, sea trout, minnow, stoneloach.
An EA rod licence is required by law to fish Spital Burn. Club membership or a day ticket is also required on most stretches.
To fish Spital 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 Spital 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 Spital Burn.
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