Spout Burn is a small upland stream typical of northern UK burns, characterized by fast-flowing water over rocky substrates with good oxygenation. The short 5.1km stretch offers intimate brook trout fishing in a scenic setting, with occasional pools providing refuge for larger fish during summer months.
Anglers should note the close season on Spout 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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Spout Burn holds brown trout, brook trout, minnow, stoneloach.
An EA rod licence is required by law to fish Spout Burn. Club membership or a day ticket is also required on most stretches.
To fish Spout 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 Spout 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 Spout Burn.
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