The Tarret Burn is a small, productive river spanning 10.1km with excellent water quality, offering anglers a rewarding experience in a well-maintained system. This burn provides consistent opportunities for trout and salmon fishing, with good habitat diversity supporting healthy fish populations. The clean, oxygenated waters make it an ideal destination for both fly and spinning techniques.
The statutory close season on Tarret Burn runs 15 March – 15 June (rivers, England & Wales). No coarse fishing is permitted during this period. Beyond the rod licence, fishing rights on Tarret Burn are typically held by local angling clubs — check with the relevant club or day ticket provider before visiting.
Water level data from the Environment Agency Real Time Flood Monitoring API. Nearest gauging station. Always verify conditions on arrival.
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Tarret Burn holds trout, salmon, eel.
Salmon fishing on Tarret Burn requires a separate migratory salmonid licence from the EA in addition to the standard rod licence. Bag limits and season dates apply.
Trout fishing on Tarret 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 Tarret Burn. Club membership or a day ticket is also required on most stretches.
To fish Tarret 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 Tarret 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 Tarret Burn.
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