Tongue Burn is a small Scottish stream with a length of 5.3km, offering intimate fly fishing opportunities typical of upland burn systems. The water flows through moorland terrain with good gradient and clear flows during normal conditions, providing habitat for wild trout in a scenic setting.
The statutory close season on Tongue Burn runs 15 March – 15 June (rivers, England & Wales). No coarse fishing is permitted during this period. Beyond the rod licence, fishing rights on Tongue 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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Tongue Burn holds brown trout, sea trout, salmon parr.
An EA rod licence is required by law to fish Tongue Burn. Club membership or a day ticket is also required on most stretches.
To fish Tongue 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 Tongue 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 Tongue Burn.
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