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Tweeddale Burn Fishing Guide

River · 5.9km (4 miles) · United Kingdom
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About Tweeddale Burn

Tweeddale Burn is a small stream in the Scottish Borders with a typical upland character, offering intimate fly fishing in a rural setting. The burn flows through moorland and farmland with good riparian cover, providing habitat for wild trout in its clearer reaches. Best fished during spate conditions when water levels rise, offering exciting small-stream fishing for resident brown trout.

The statutory close season on Tweeddale Burn runs 15 March – 15 June (rivers, England & Wales). No coarse fishing is permitted during this period. Fishing rights on Tweeddale Burn are typically held by the riparian owner or a local angling association — check before visiting, as no rod licence is required in Scotland.

Current Water Conditions

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Water Type
River
Length
5.9km (4mi)
Close Season
15 March – 15 June (rivers, England & Wales)
Water Quality
Good
Fish Status
Moderate
Licence Required
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Fish Species in Tweeddale Burn

Tweeddale Burn holds brown trout, sea trout, minnow, stoneloach.

No rod licence is required to fish Tweeddale Burn in Scotland. Permission from the riparian owner, an estate or a local angling club is usually required on most stretches.

Frequently Asked Questions

Planning a Trip to Tweeddale Burn

No rod licence is required to fish Tweeddale Burn in Scotland. You will typically need permission from the riparian owner, an estate beat or a local angling club for most stretches of Tweeddale Burn.

Always check conditions before you visit — access, water quality and rules can change seasonally. SEPA's Water Environment Hub provides up-to-date water quality information for Scottish rivers.

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